Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management
Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management
RII50920
BFG9
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 17/03/2026 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 12/03/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 23/09/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals, including undermanagers or shift supervisors, working in underground coal mines, who perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy and are required to apply significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment, roles, and methods for themselves and others.
They are responsible for planning, implementing and coordinating safety and health management plans and instructing on and verifying workplace safety and health related requirements across the shift.
Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors and must be sourced from state jurisdictions prior to applying the qualification.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Twelve (12)- Nine (9) core units plus
- Three (3) elective units of which:
- one (1) unit must be chosen from Group A
- at least one (1) unit must be chosen from Group B
- no more than one (1) unit may be chosen from Group C
- no more than one (1) unit may be chosen 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.
1. Core Units
These units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBO99 | RIIRIS402E | Carry out the risk management process | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WH622 | RIIRAI501D | Implement mine transport systems and production equipment | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WH624 | RIIRAI503D | Implement site services and infrastructure systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OBW72 | RIIMCU502E | Implement the gas management plan | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBW43 | RIIMCU505E | Implement the inrush management plan | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OBV82 | RIIMCU501E | Implement the spontaneous combustion management plan | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBW12 | RIIMCU506E | Implement the strata management plan | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCD12 | RIIUND501E | Implement the ventilation management plan | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OBX10 | RIIERR501E | Implement underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems | 60 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units: Group A
One (1) unit must be completed from Group A.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBW32 | RIIBLA302E | Conduct shotfiring operations in underground coal mines | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OAK92 | RIIBLA202F | Support underground shotfiring operations | 80 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective Units: Group B
At least one (1) unit must be completed from Group B.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCD83 | BSBWHS411 | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WH367 | RIIMCU503D | Implement the gas drainage management plan | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WH368 | RIIMCU504D | Implement the outburst management plan | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCC84 | RIIPRM501E | Implement, monitor, rectify and report on contracts | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WH627 | RIIRAI506D | Implement, monitor, rectify and report on inventory control system | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WH446 | RIIMPO501D | Implement, monitor, rectify and report on mobile plant and equipment systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WH732 | RIIUND603D | Manage, operate and maintain the mine ventilation system | 60 | Unit of competency |
4. Elective Units: Group C
No more than one (1) unit can be completed from Group C.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZA9 | RII50915 | Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management | Qualification |
General Notes
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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