Diploma of Minerals Processing - RII50315

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of metal or coal processing facility managers who perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy and requiring the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment/roles/techniques for themselves and others. They are required to demonstrate the application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills and implement mine management plans.

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

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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 (Diploma).

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 (Diploma).

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 (Diploma).

Jobs

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

32.2%

Technicians and Trades Workers

27.4%

Professionals

9.5%

Labourers

Industries

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

19.3%

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

13.4%

Mining

12%

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

State and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study certain courses.
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

Diploma of Minerals Processing 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

Metalliferous Mining

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Minerals Process Plant Manager

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Civil Construction

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 table 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 six (6) must be chosen from the electives

no more than two (2) units may come 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
BSBCUS501	Manage quality customer service
BSBMGT516	Facilitate continuous improvement
RIICOM301E	Communicate information
RIIENV501D	Implement and maintain environmental management plan
RIIERR503D	Implement emergency preparedness and response systems
RIIGOV501D	Identify, implement and maintain legal compliance requirements
RIIRIS402E	Carry out the risk management process
RIIWMG501D	Implement the site water management plan
Electives
Unit code	Unit title
BSBINM501	Manage an information or knowledge management system
BSBINN502	Build and sustain an innovative work environment
BSBLED501	Develop a workplace learning environment
BSBMGT517	Manage operational plan
BSBSUS401	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBWHS501	Ensure a safe workplace
BSBWOR501	Manage personal work priorities and professional development
BSBWOR502	Lead and manage team effectiveness
RIIENV502E	Undertake process or project environmental impact assessments
RIILAT402D	Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams
RIIPRO502D	Develop, implement and maintain process control systems
RIIRAI501D	Implement mine transport systems and production equipment
RIIRAI503D	Implement site services and infrastructure systems
RIIRIS403D	Managing and coordinate spill response
RIIWBP502D	Plan and monitor recycled material operations

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