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Course Details

Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations

About RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations

This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as production operators, working in open cut coal or metalliferous mines or quarries, who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.

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.

These competencies include but are not limited to:

CORE:
  • ​RIIENV201E Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
  • RIIRIS301E Apply risk management processes
  • RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
Group A (1 must be from this group)
  • RIICOM301E Communicate information
  • RIICOM302D Communicate workplace information
Group B (1 must be from this group)
  • RIIGOV201E Comply with site work processes/procedures
  • RIIQUA201E Maintain and monitor site quality standards
Group C (at least 3 must be from this group)
  • MSMPER300 Issue work permits
  • RIIARO301 Work safely in autonomous environments 
  • RIIARO302 Work safely with remotely piloted aircraft systems
  • RIIARO303 Operate equipment in autonomous environments
  • RIIARO304 Coordinate and interact with autonomous systems
  • RIIARO305 Build and maintain routes for autonomous operations
  • RIIARO306 Respond to obstructions to autonomous operations
  • RIIARO307 Activate and deactivate autonomous systems
  • RIIBHD301E Conduct surface blast hole drilling operations
  • RIIHAN309F Conduct telescopic materials handler operations
  • RIIMCO302D Conduct surface miner operations
  • RIIMCO303E Conduct auger miner operations
  • RIIMEX301D Conduct dredging operations
  • RIIMEX302D Assess ground conditions
  • RIIMEX303 Conduct local geotechnical risk control in surface operations
  • RIIMPG301D Control and monitor automated plant/machinery
  • RIIMPO206D Conduct bulk water truck operations
  • RIIMPO301E Conduct hydraulic excavator operations
  • RIIMPO302E Conduct hydraulic shovel operations
  • RIIMPO303E Conduct rope shovel operations
  • RIIMPO304E Conduct wheel loader operations
  • RIIMPO305F Conduct coal stockpile dozer operations
  • RIIMPO306D Operate plant/machinery on live stockpiles
  • RIIMPO308F Conduct tracked dozer operations
  • RIIMPO309F Conduct wheeled dozer operations
  • RIIMPO310F Conduct grader operations
  • RIIMPO312E Conduct scraper operations
  • EIIMPO313E Conduct face loader operations
  • RIIMPO319E Conduct backhoe/loader operations
  • RIIMPO329F Conduct dragline operations
  • RIIMPO331E Conduct operations with stockpile dozer
  • RIIMPO334E Conduct skid steer loader operations using attachments
  • RIIMPO335E Conduct skid steer loader operations without attachments
  • RIIMPO336E Conduct belly dump truck operations
  • RIIMPO337E Conduct articulated haul truck operations
  • RIIMPO338E Conduct rigid haul truck operations
  • RIINHB307D Conduct conventional core drilling
  • RIINHB330 Conduct down-hole hammer drilling
  • RIIPEO301E Conduct conveyor-car high wall mining operations
  • RIIPRO301D Conduct crushing and screening plant operations
  • RIIPRO302D Perform process control room operations
  • RIIPRO303D Conduct sand wash plant operations
  • RIISAM301F Test operational functions of vehicles and equipment
  • RIISRM301E Blend stockpile materials
  • RIISRM302E Conduct stockpile reclaiming operations
  • RIISRM303E Move and position materials to form stockpiles
  • RIISRM304E Maintain stockpiles
  • RIIVEH201E Operate a light vehicle
  • RIIVEH304E Conduct tip truck operations
  • RIIVEH305F Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
  • RIIVEH307F Operate a heavy rigid vehicle
Group D (no more than 3 must be from this group)
  • AHCNAR303 Implement revegetation works
  • AHCSAW301 Construct conservation earthworks
  • BSBPUR301 Purchase goods and services
  • BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments
  • BSBTWK301 Use inclusive work practices
  • CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging
  • CPCCLSF2001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
  • CPCCLSF3001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding intermediate level
  • HLTAID011 Provide first aid
  • MSL913004 Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
  • MSL924003 Process and interpret data 
  • MSL943003 Work safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation
  • MSL973013 Perform basic tests
  • MSMWHS201 Conduct hazard analysis
  • RIIBEF302E Monitor site production activities
  • RIIBLA201E Support shotfiring operations
  • RIIBLA205E Store, handle and transport explosives
  • RIIBLA301E Conduct surface shotfiring operations
  • RIIBLA305E Conduct secondary blasting
  • RIIBLA307E Conduct a blast survey
  • RIICRC310E Construct and maintain roads
  • RIIERR301E Respond to work site incidents
  • RIIERR302E Respond to local emergencies and incidents
  • RIIERR308E Extricate and transport people involved in incidents
  • RIIERR406 Provide support for rescue operations
  • RIIHAN208E Perform dogging
  • RIIHAN301E Operate elevating work platform
  • RIIHAN302D Conduct intermediate scaffolding operations
  • RIIHAN304E Conduct slewing crane operations
  • RIIHAN305D Operate a gantry or overhead crane
  • RIIHAN307E Operate a vehicle loading crane
  • RIIHAN311F Conduct operations with integrated tool carrier
  • RIIPEO206D Lay and recover cables and hoses
  • RIIRIS202E Respond to site based spills
  • RIIRIS401E Apply site risk management system
  • RIISAM303E Shutdown dredge for operator maintenance
  • RIISAM304E Install, commission and maintain major conveyor equipment and systems
  • RIISAM306E Service and maintain conveyors, feeders and hoppers
  • RIISAM307E Service and maintain crushers
  • RIISAM308E Service and maintain screens
  • RIISAM309E Service and maintain pumps
  • RIISTD301D Take environmental samples and measurements
  • RIIVEH302E Operate multi-combination vehicle
  • RIIVEH303F Drive heavy combination vehicle 
  • RIIVEH306E Operate a mine service vehicle 
  • RIIWHS301E Conduct safety and health investigations
  • TLIC3004 Drive heavy rigid vehicle
  • TLID2022 Conduct weighbridge operations 
  • TLILIC0002 Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)
  • TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
  • TLILIC0006 Licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane
  • TLILIC0010 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes)
  • TLILIC2016 Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle
  • TLILIC3017 Licence to drive a heavy combination vehicle
  • TLILIC3018 Licence to drive a multi-combination vehicle

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, a qualification is issued for RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations.
 

Entry Requirements

  • MyneSight offers employers a range of entry points into the User Choice (Apprenticeship and traineeship funding) program.
  • Depending on the program structure, additional eligibility criteria may apply to access this course.
  • Criteria could include a copy of a current resume and an entry interview with the course trainer or administration support staff.

Delivery Method

  • Theory via classroom instructional resources and practical activities.

Workplace Requirements

  • A workplace component is required to successfully complete this course.
  • This may include a site visit, previous evidence to demonstrate work within the same or similar sector or a work placement program.
  • The type of workplace requirement will be assessed on an individual needs basis.

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