Qualification Outline

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Advanced Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management

Advanced Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management

Qualification
National Code:
RII60320
State Code:
BFI2
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
23/09/2020
Approved Date
29/10/2021
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1010
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
17/03/2026
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 17/03/2026 Current Approved
3.00 21/09/2021 Replaced Approved
2.00 12/03/2021 Replaced Approved
1.00 23/09/2020 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals, including mine managers or mining engineering managers, who perform complex, nonroutine tasks involving strategic and planning activities for underground coal mines.

They are responsible for establishing and maintaining operational systems and plans, including safety and health, environmental and management systems, providing leadership and mentoring to others, and understanding and managing requirements for mine sites.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Thirteen (13)
- Ten (10) core units plus
- Three (3) elective units of which:
- at least one (1) unit must be chosen from Group A
- no more than two (2) units may be chosen from Group B
- no more than two (2) units 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
OBW02 RIIMCU602E Establish and maintain gas management systems 80 Unit of competency
OBW64 RIIMCU605E Establish and maintain inrush management systems 100 Unit of competency
OBW92 RIIRAI604E Establish and maintain mine services and infrastructure systems 80 Unit of competency
OCC88 RIIRAI603E Establish and maintain mine transport systems and production equipment 80 Unit of competency
OBW07 RIIRIS601E Establish and maintain risk management systems 70 Unit of competency
OBW69 RIIMCU601E Establish and maintain spontaneous combustion management systems 80 Unit of competency
OBV85 RIIMCU606E Establish and maintain the mining method and strata management systems 80 Unit of competency
OBX09 RIIERR602E Establish and maintain underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems 80 Unit of competency
OCD13 RIIUND601E Establish and maintain ventilation management systems 80 Unit of competency
OBX06 RIIGOV601E Establish, maintain and develop a statutory compliance management system 80 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units: Group A

At least 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. Group B Elective Units

No more than two (2) units can be completed from Group B.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBX31 RIIBEF601E Conduct business negotiations 60 Unit of competency
OCF05 BSBOPS601 Develop and implement business plans 55 Unit of competency
OCE20 BSBSTR602 Develop organisational strategies 60 Unit of competency
WH636 RIIRAI605D Establish and maintain an underground mine mechanical plant management system 100 Unit of competency
OBX12 RIIENV601E Establish and maintain the environmental management system 90 Unit of competency
WH373 RIIMCU603D Establish and maintain the gas drainage management plan 80 Unit of competency
WH374 RIIMCU604D Establish and maintain the outburst management plan 80 Unit of competency
OCD22 RIIWHS601E Establish and maintain the WHS management system 70 Unit of competency
OCC90 RIIRIS403E Manage and coordinate spill response 50 Unit of competency
OCG31 BSBFIN501 Manage budgets and financial plans 65 Unit of competency
OCE21 BSBSTR601 Manage innovation and continuous improvement 65 Unit of competency
OCG03 BSBINS601 Manage knowledge and information 70 Unit of competency
OCE75 BSBPMG537 Manage project procurement 35 Unit of competency
WH732 RIIUND603D Manage, operate and maintain the mine ventilation system 60 Unit of competency
OCD43 BSBLDR602 Provide leadership across the organisation 60 Unit of competency
OBX03 RIILAT402E Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams 45 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AZF6 RII60315 Advanced Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management Qualification
General Notes
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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