This qualification reflects the role of production operators working in open cut coal or metalliferous mines or quarries.
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.
Packaging rules for this qualification require the completion of 13 units of which 3 are core units and 10 are elective units.
Delivery Mode:
Face-to-face classroom, practical training, and supported self-paced learning. After completing the face-to-face component, students will have an additional 12 weeks of self-paced theory training, supported by an RTO trainer if required.
This qualification can be completed in 12 to 12 months (or shorter) through flexible delivery options and personalised learning opportunities.
Qualification:
Upon successful completion, student will receive:
Statement of Attainment: A statement of attainment will be supplied for partial completion of the course.
Units of Competency:
BSBTWK301 – Use inclusive work practices
RIICOM302D – Communicate workplace information
RIIENV201E – Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
RIIMPO301E – Conduct hydraulic excavator operations
RIIMPO304E – Conduct wheel loader operations
RIIMPO318F – Conduct civil construction skid steer operations
RIIQUA201E – Maintain and monitor site quality standards
RIIRIS301E – Apply risk management processes
RIISAM301F – Test operational functions of vehicles and equipment
RIISRM301E – Blend stockpile materials
RIISRM304E – Maintain stockpile
RIIWHS201E – Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
RIIWHS204E – Work safely at heights
What You Need to Provide:
Students participating in this course are required to wear enclosed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. To gain access to the practical site, students may be required to wear long sleeves, a high visibility vest or shirt, long pants, and safety boots. Course-specific practical site requirements will be discussed prior to enrolment.
Prerequisites:
Assessment Methods:
The evidence gathering process will reflect specific requirements for units within the training package. Each candidate’s attainment of the units of competency within this qualification is achieved by their successful completion of a range of assessment activities.
For each unit of Competency, these activities may include:
Candidates are required to demonstrate that they can apply the knowledge and skills learnt in a range of situations and in varying contexts so many of the assessment requirements of the units of competencies will need to be demonstrated on more than one occasion.
Fees:
Please call to enquire.
Further Study Options:
Students who successfully complete the course may choose to continue to a specialised study such as RII30920 – Certificate III in Civil Construction, RII40720 – Certificate IV in Civil Construction if desired.
Support:
Thilak Sivanandan
tsivanadan@trainingalliance.com.au
0423 887 941
RTO Registration:
Mining Transport and Construction Service Pty Ltd (MTACS) current registration runs till 30 Jan 2026.
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