About this Certification

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:

  • RII30120 – Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations testamur,

 

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:

  • There are no formal requirements for this qualification, however, students will require to undertake an LLN assessment prior/during enrolment and achieve a minimum of ACSF Level 2 (sufficient to understand basic Maths and English).
  • Students must be physically fit and able to undertake manual handling task, work outdoor, carry items, mount and dismount the earthmoving machines, and manoeuvre hand tools.
  • Students must be 16 years or older at the time of enrolment.
  • Student must be citizen/permanent resident or have legal rights to study in Australia

 

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:

  • written tests including questioning and case studies
  • oral questions, and
  • submission of supplementary assessment evidence
  • practical demonstrations

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.

Refer to Training.gov.au for our training products on scope – https://training.gov.au/Organisation/Details/?id=52053

Course Duration

12 weeks to 12 months through flexible delivery options and personalised learning opportunities.

Career Opportunities

Earth Moving Operator
Production Operator
Mineral Processing Technician
Surface Coal Operator

Funding Information

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