Certificate IV in Surface Extraction Operations - RII40120

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $9290

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Average Course Duration: 1 Year

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Australian Apprenticeships

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as supervisors and team leaders working open cut mines or quarries. They perform tasks involving a broad range of varied activities, most of which are complex and non-routine. They are responsible for the quantity and quality of the output of others, contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems and apply safety management plans to the workplace.

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 IV).

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 IV).

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 IV).

Jobs

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

43.7%

Technicians and Trades Workers

20.8%

Machinery Operators and Drivers

11.3%

Community and Personal Service Workers

Industries

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

19.3%

Mining

18.9%

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

14.5%

Manufacturing

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 IV in Surface Extraction Operations 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 = 13

4 core units plus

9 elective units, of which:

1 must be from Group A

at least 2 must be from Group B

no more than 4 may be from Group C

no more than 1 may be from Group D

no more than 2 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
RIICOM301E	Communicate information
RIIENV302E	Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
RIIGOV401E	Apply, monitor and report on compliance systems
RIIRIS401E	Apply site risk management system
Electives
Group A
Unit code	Unit title
BSBWHS411	Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
RIIWHS402E	Examine and maintain mine safety
Group B
Unit code	Unit title
RIIARO401	Supervise autonomous operations
RIIBLA401E	Manage blasting operations
RIIERR302E	Respond to local emergencies and incidents
RIIERR401E	Apply and monitor emergency preparedness and response systems in surface operations
RIIMEX401D	Apply pit plan
RIIMEX402E	Supervise dredging operations
RIIMEX404E	Apply and monitor systems for stable mining
RIIMEX405E	Apply and monitor systems and methods of surface coal mining
RIIMEX407	Apply and monitor the ground control management plan
RIIMEX408	Supervise overburden dump operations
RIIMPO401D	Supervise mobile plant operations
RIIMPO403D	Monitor interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment
RIIPRO401D	Supervise processing operations
RIIPRO402D	Supervise recycled materials operations
RIIRAI401D	Apply and monitor mine services and infrastructure systems
RIIRAI402D	Apply and monitor site plant and resource management plan
RIISRM401D	Apply and monitor the site stockpile management plan
RIISTD401	Monitor quarry laboratory operations and the quality of results
RIIWBP401D	Apply and monitor site waste and by-products management plan
RIIWMG401D	Apply and monitor the site water management plan
Group C
Unit code	Unit title
BSBESB401	Research and develop business plans
BSBESB403	Plan finances for new business ventures
BSBESB404	Market new business ventures
BSBFIN401	Report on financial activity
BSBHRM413	Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
BSBINS402	Coordinate workplace information systems
BSBLDR411	Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
BSBOPS402	Coordinate business operational plans
BSBOPS404	Implement customer service strategies
BSBPEF402	Develop personal work priorities
BSBWHS521	Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
ICTICT312	Use advanced features of applications
RIIBLA301E	Conduct surface shotfiring operations
RIIBLA402E	Monitor and control the effects of blasting on the environment
RIICCR401E	Develop and maintain positive community relations
RIIENV401E	Supervise dust and noise control
RIIERR201E	Conduct fire team operations
RIIERR301E	Respond to work site incidents
RIIERR403E	Lead rescue teams
RIIERR406	Provide support for rescue operations
RIILAT402E	Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams
RIIQUA401E	Apply a quality management system on site
RIIRIS301E	Apply risk management processes
RIIRIS403D	Manage and coordinate spill response
RIIRIS501E	Implement and maintain management systems to control risk
RIISAM401E	Apply site plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance management plans
RIISAM403E	Commission/recommission plant
RIIWHS301E	Conduct safety and health investigations
RIIWHS401E	Supervise work in confined spaces
TAEASS301	Contribute to assessment
TAEASS401	Plan assessment activities and processes
TAEASS402	Assess competence
TAEASS403	Participate in assessment validation
TAEDEL301	Provide work skill instruction
Group D
Unit code	Unit title
HLTAID011	Provide first aid
RIIERR205D	Apply initial response First Aid

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