RII20220 Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations Course

Course Description

The RII20220 Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations qualification reflects the role of individuals working as entry-level operators in open cut coal or metalliferous mines or quarries, who perform a prescribed range of tasks involving known routines and procedures and take some responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.

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.

Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification are civil construction or mining assistant or labourer.

Selection Criteria

Reading and writing – a learner will be able to read,
comprehend and write a range of texts
Oral communication – a learner will be able to use
and respond to spoken language.
Numeracy and mathematics – a learner will be able
to recognise and use a variety of conventions and
symbolism of formal mathematics.
Must be over the age of 16 with guardian consent.
Some employers may want students to meet
physical requirements.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Duration

Full-time: 5 weeks
Part-time: 6 to 12 months

Location

Block 4/460-492 Beaudesert Road Salisbury Qld
Or a workplace/or negotiated training location

Course Fee

This course may be funded by state skill funding.
Contact administration for this information.

Units of Competency

There are 9 units of competency in this qualification:
BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices
RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace
RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control
RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and
procedures
Elective are negotiated, some examples are:
RIIGOV201E Comply with site work processes/
procedures
RIIERR302E Respond to local emergencies and incidents
RIIENV201E Identify and assess environmental and
heritage concerns
RIISAM202E Isolate and access plant

RIIWHS205E Control traffic with stop-slow bat

Learning Pathways

This qualification provides a nationally recognised introduction to the construction industry. After successful attainment of this qualification, many students go onto enrolling into qualifications such as:

Certificate III in Surface Excavation
Various Cert III in Civil Construction trades

Recognition of Prior Learning

All students are offered the opportunity to apply for RPL, please see the Student Handbook or enquire to the RTO for the procedure on how to apply.

Additional Fees

There could be additional fees to pass a medical, but this may be at the request of the employer.
Students will require personal protective equipment (PPE).