Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner) - RII40220

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals, including open cut examiners, working in surface coal mines, who perform tasks involving a broad range of day-to-day, operational activities in their area of responsibility. They are responsible for ensuring a safe work environment through applying the safety and health management system in and around work areas of surface excavation, including monitoring the quantity and quality of output, supervising others and applying solutions to non-routine problems.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

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

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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 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

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

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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

Total number of units = 14

10 core units plus

4 elective units of which:

one (1) must be chosen from Group A

at least one (1) must be chosen from Group B

one (1) or more may be chosen from Group C

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

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

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
BSBMGT401	Show leadership in the workplace
BSBSUS401	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
RIIBLA205E	Store, handle and transport explosives
RIIERR401E	Apply and monitor emergency preparedness and response systems in surface operations
RIIMEX405E	Apply and monitor systems and methods of surface coal mining
RIIMPO403D	Monitor interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment
RIIRIS402E	Carry out the risk management process
RIIWHS301E	Conduct safety and health investigations
RIIWHS402E	Examine and maintain mine safety
RIIWHS404E	Implement and monitor health and hygiene management systems
Electives
Group A
Unit code	Unit title
RIIBLA201E	Support shotfiring operations
RIIBLA301E	Conduct surface shotfiring operations
Group B
Unit code	Unit title
RIIMPO301E	Conduct hydraulic excavator operations
RIIMPO302E	Conduct hydraulic shovel operations
RIIMPO303E	Conduct rope shovel operations
RIIMPO329F	Conduct dragline operations
Group C
Unit code	Unit title
RIIBHD301E	Conduct surface blast hole drilling operations
RIIMPO304E	Conduct wheel loader operations
RIIMPO308F	Conduct tracked dozer operations
RIIMPO310F	Conduct grader operations
RIIMPO312E	Conduct scraper operations
Group D
Unit code	Unit title
RIIMPO336E	Conduct belly dump truck operations
RIIMPO337E	Conduct articulated haul truck operations
RIIMPO338E	Conduct rigid haul truck operations
Group E
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
BSBMGT402	Implement operational plan
BSBWOR404	Develop work priorities
RIICOM301E	Communicate information
RIIERR403E	Lead rescue team
RIILAT401E	Provide leadership in the supervision of Indigenous employees
RIILAT402E	Provide supervision in the leadership of diverse work teams
RIIMPO401D	Supervise mobile plant operations
RIIMPO402D	Apply the principles of earthworks construction
RIIRIS403E	Managing and coordinating spill response
TAEASS401	Plan assessment activities and processes
TAEASS402	Assess competence

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