Certificate IV in Underground Metalliferous Mining Operations - RII40320

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as supervisors or team leaders, working in underground metalliferous mines, who 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 mine management plans to the workplace. This qualification is not applicable to coal mining.

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

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Unfortunately, no subsidies are currently available for this course.

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 Underground Metalliferous Mining 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

Metalliferous Mining

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Minerals Process Plant Manager

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Civil Construction

Surface Extraction and Processing

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 = 16

8 core units plus

8 elective units, of which:

at least 6 must be from the electives listed below

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
BSBSUS411	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBWHS411	Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
RIICOM301E	Communicate information
RIIGOV401E	Apply, monitor and report on compliance systems
RIIMEX404E	Apply and monitor systems for stable mining
RIIQUA201E	Maintain and monitor site quality standards
RIIRIS301E	Apply risk management processes
RIIWHS301E	Conduct safety and health investigations
Electives
Unit code	Unit title
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
BSBPEF402	Develop personal work priorities
BSBSTR401	Promote innovation in team environments
BSBSTR402	Implement continuous improvement
HLTAID011	Provide first aid
RIIBLA303E	Conduct underground development shotfiring
RIIBLA304E	Conduct underground production shotfiring
RIIBLA401E	Manage blasting operations
RIIBLA402E	Monitor and control the effects of blasting on the environment
RIIERR403E	Lead rescue teams
RIIERR404D	Apply and monitor underground metalliferous mine emergency preparedness and response systems
RIILAT402E	Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams
RIIMEX406D	Apply and monitor mine transport systems and production equipment
RIIRAI401D	Apply and monitor mine services and infrastructure systems
RIIRIS402E	Carry out the risk management process
RIIRIS403E	Managing and coordinate spill response
RIISAM403E	Commission/recommission plant
RIIUND401E	Apply and monitor the ventilation management plan
RIIWHS401E	Supervise work in confined spaces
RIIWHS403E	Apply the work health and safety management system
TAEASS301	Contribute to assessment
TAEASS401	Plan assessment activities and processes
TAEASS402	Assess competence
TAEASS403	Participate in assessment validation
TAEDEL301	Provide work skill instruction

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