Certificate II in Resource Processing - RII20520

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as entrylevel operators, working in metalliferous processing facilities or coal preparation and treatment plants, who perform mainly routine operational tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge, in a defined context under direct supervision.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the qualification.

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Student Outcomes

Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate II).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate II).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate II).

Jobs

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate II) are most often employed as:

44%

Technicians and Trades Workers

21.4%

Labourers

10.9%

Sales Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate II) are most often employed in:

22.3%

Construction

13.4%

Accommodation and Food Services

12.9%

Retail Trade

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

The following highlighted state and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study this course. Please check with your preferred training provider to see if you are eligible.
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VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Resources and Infrastructure Career Pathway

Certificate II in Resource Processing is in the Engineering and Related Technologies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Resources and Infrastructure.

Stream

Surface Extraction and Processing

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Civil Construction

Metalliferous Mining

Drilling

Coal Mining

Certificate II

Certificate III

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

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Units & Packaging

The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.

Total number of units = 10

4 core units plus

6 elective units, of which:

1 must be from Group A

at least 4 must be from Group B

no more than 1 may be from Group C

no more than 1 may be from elsewhere in this or any other currently endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome.

The elective bank contains both licensed and non-licensed units of competency relating to high risk work in the resources and infrastructure industry. To be appointed under any statutory requirements in related roles, units of competency should be selected to meet the state/territory licensing requirements.

There are no prerequisites to imported units listed in this qualification. Where a unit is imported as an elective care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified are complied with.

Core units of competency
Unit code	Unit title
BSBSUS211	Participate in sustainable work practices
RIICOM201E	Communicate in the workplace
RIIRIS201E	Conduct local risk control
RIIWHS201E	Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
Electives
Group A
RIIGOV201E	Comply with site work processes/procedures
RIIQUA201E	Maintain and monitor site quality standards
Group B
Unit code	Unit title
MSL973013	Perform basic tests
MSMSUP101	Clean workplace or equipment
PMAOPS202	Operate fluid mixing equipment
PMAOPS205	Operate heat exchangers
PMAOPS208	Operate chemical separation equipment
PMAOPS223	Operate and monitor valve systems
PMAOPS230	Monitor, operate and maintain pipeline stations and equipment
PMAOPS246	Operate separation equipment
PMAOPS247	Operate powered separation equipment
PMAOPS343	Transfer bulk fluids into/out of storage facility
RIIERR302E	Respond to local emergencies and incidents
RIIMCP202D	Conduct rail dispatch operations
RIIMEX203D	Break oversize rock
RIIMPO206D	Conduct bulk water truck operations
RIIMPO208F	Operate support equipment
RIIMPO306D	Operate plant/machinery on live stockpiles
RIIMPO308F	Conduct tracked dozer operations
RIIMPO331E	Conduct operations with stockpile dozer
RIIPBE201D	Conduct aeration process
RIIPBE202D	Conduct digestion process
RIIPBE203D	Conduct precipitation operations
RIIPBE204D	Conduct reduction process
RIIPEO201E	Conduct conveyor operations
RIIPEO203D	Conduct stacker operations
RIIPEO204D	Conduct shore side mooring operations
RIIPEO205D	Conduct ship loading operations
RIIPGP201D	Conduct pump operations
RIIPGP202D	Handle reagents
RIIPGP203D	Operate compressors
RIIPHA201D	Operate raw material feed systems
RIIPRO201D	Conduct crushing operations
RIIPRO202D	Conduct screening and conveying operations
RIIPRO204D	Bulk package and store product
RIIPRO205D	Conduct blending plant operations
RIIPRO301D	Conduct crushing and screening plant operations
RIISAM212E	Service mine plant and equipment
RIISRM302E	Conduct stockpile reclaiming operations
RIISTD202D	Collect routine site samples
RIIVEH305F	Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
RIIWBP201E	Treat and dispose of rejects and tailings
RIIWBP202E	Distribute tailings
RIIWBP203E	Monitor tailings dam environments
Group C
Unit code	Unit title
BSBTEC101	Operate digital devices
BSBTWK301	Use inclusive work practices
CPCCLSF2001A	Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
RIIBEF201E	Plan and organise work
RIIERR201E	Conduct fire team operations
RIIERR205D	Apply initial response First Aid
RIIHAN201E	Operate a forklift
RIIHAN203D	Conduct lifting operations
RIIHAN204D	Load and unload cargo/goods
RIIHAN205D	Secure cargo
RIIHAN206E	Transport plant, equipment and personnel
RIIHAN208D	Perform dogging
RIIHAN209E	Perform basic rigging
RIIHAN210D	Perform intermediate rigging operations
RIIHAN212E	Conduct non-slewing crane operations
RIIHAN301E	Operate elevating work platform
RIIMCP301D	Monitor plant operations for coal preparation
RIIRIS202D	Respond to site based spills
RIISAM202E	Isolate and access plant
RIISAM205E	Cut, weld and bend materials
RIISAM207E	Apply operational maintenance skills
RIISAM208E	Perform plant operational maintenance
RIIWHS202E	Enter and work in confined spaces
RIIWHS204E	Work safely at heights
TLILIC0003	Licence to operate a forklift truck

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