Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner)

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of employees working as an open cut examiner in a surface coal mine. 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 and contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory and 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 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:

38.4%

Technicians and Trades Workers

24.3%

Machinery Operators and Drivers

9.4%

Professionals

Industries

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

21.6%

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

16.8%

Manufacturing

14.4%

Construction

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 IV in Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner) 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

Coal Mining

Certificate II

Certificate III

Underground Coal Operator

Certificate IV

Diploma

Underground Coal Mine Manager

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Civil Construction

Surface Extraction and Processing

Metalliferous Mining

Mineral Exploration

Drilling

Certificate II

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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 = 14

9 core units plus

5 elective units, of which:

one (1) must be chosen from Group A

at least three (3) must be chosen from Group B

no more than one (1) may be chosen from Group C

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.

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
BSBSUS301	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
RIIBLA205D	Store, handle and transport explosives
RIIERR401D	Apply and monitor surface operations emergency preparedness and response procedures
RIIMEX405D	Apply and monitor systems and methods of surface coal mining
RIIMPO403D	Monitor interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment
RIIRIS402D	Carry out the risk management processes
RIIWHS301D	Conduct safety and health investigations
RIIWHS402D	Examine and maintain mine safety
RIIWHS404D	Implement and monitor health and hygiene management systems
Electives
Group A
Unit code	Unit title
RIIBLA201D	Support shotfiring operations
RIIBLA301D	Conduct surface shotfiring operations
Group B
Unit code	Unit title
RIIBHD301D	Conduct surface blast hole drilling operations
RIIMPO301E	Conduct hydraulic excavator operations
RIIMPO302E	Conduct hydraulic shovel operations
RIIMPO303E	Conduct rope shovel operations
RIIMPO304D	Conduct wheel loader operations
RIIMPO308F	Conduct tracked dozer operations
RIIMPO310F	Conduct grader operations
RIIMPO312E	Conduct scraper operations
RIIMPO336E	Conduct belly dump truck operations
RIIMPO337E	Conduct articulated haul truck operations
RIIMPO338E	Conduct haul truck operations
RIIMPO329E	Conduct dragline operations
Group C
Unit code	Unit title
BSBCUS401	Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies
BSBINM401	Implement workplace information system
BSBINN301	Promote innovation in a team environment
BSBLED401	Develop teams and individuals
BSBMGT401	Show leadership in the workplace
BSBMGT402	Implement operational plan
BSBWOR404	Develop work priorities
RIIBLA308D	Conduct electronic blasting operations
RIICOM301D	Communicate information
RIIERR403D	Lead rescue team
RIILAT402D	Provide supervision in the leadership of diverse work teams
RIIMPO401D	Supervise mobile plant operations
RIIMPO402D	Apply the principles of earthworks construction
RIIRIS403D	Managing and coordinating spill responses
TAEASS401	Plan assessment activities and processes
TAEASS402	Assess competence

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Course Overview

Student Outcomes

Satisfied with Training

Improved Work Status

Salary

Jobs

38.4%

24.3%

9.4%

Industries

21.6%

16.8%

14.4%

Financial Assistance

JobTrainer

Subsidised Training

VET Student Loans

Career Information

Resources and Infrastructure Career Pathway

Stream

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Australian Apprenticeships

Units & Packaging

Training Providers

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