Certificate III in Mining Exploration - RII30520

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Average Course Duration: 6 Months

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as exploration geological technicians or mining geological technicians who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications applied in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve application of some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services and/or contingency measures.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

No licencing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

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

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 III).

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 III).

Jobs

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

48.6%

Technicians and Trades Workers

18.9%

Machinery Operators and Drivers

15.6%

Labourers

Industries

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

22.3%

Construction

16.3%

Other Services

14.2%

Manufacturing

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

Financial Assistance

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Subsidised Training

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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 III in Mining Exploration 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

Mineral Exploration

Certificate II

Mining Field Assistant

Certificate III

Mine Geology Technician

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Civil Construction

Surface Extraction and Processing

Metalliferous Mining

Drilling

Coal Mining

Certificate II

Underground Loader Operator

Certificate III

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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 = 13

5 core units plus

8 elective units, of which:

no more than one (1) unit may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect current occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.

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
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid
RIICOM301E	Communicate information
RIIENV201E	Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
RIIRIS201E	Conduct local risk control
RIIWHS201E	Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
Electives
Unit code	Unit title
RIICAR301D	Rehabilitate exploration site
RIIEGS201D	Operate in isolated and remote situations
RIIEGS301E	Operate and maintain instruments and field equipment
RIIEGS302D	Plan and undertake field trip
RIIEGS303E	Provide geological field assistance
RIIEGS304E	Mobilise equipment and materials
RIIEGS305E	Navigate in remote or trackless areas
RIIMPO319E	Conduct backhoe/loader operations
RIIMPO334E	Conduct skid steer loader operations using attachments
RIIRIS202E	Respond to site based spills
RIISAM209E	Carry out operational maintenance
RIISTD202D	Collect routine site samples
RIISTD301D	Take environmental samples and measurements
RIISTD302E	Process data and maintain accurate records
RIIVEH305F	Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle

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