Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Resource Processing
Certificate III in Resource Processing
RII30420
BGP5
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 17/03/2026 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 12/03/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as production operators, working in metalliferous processing facilities or coal preparation and treatment plants, 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.
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 = Thirteen (13)- Four (4) core units plus
- Nine (9) elective units, of which:
- one (1) unit must be from Group A
- at least six (6) units must be from Group B
- no more than two (2) units may be from Group C
- no more than two (2) units may be from elsewhere in this or any other currently endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome.
The elective bank contains both licensed and non-licensed units of competency relating to high risk work in the resources and infrastructure industry. To be appointed under any statutory requirements in related roles, units of competency should be selected to meet the state/territory licensing requirements.
There are 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.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
1. Core Units
These units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBM86 | RIIRIS301E | Apply risk management processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBW00 | RIICOM201E | Communicate in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBX18 | RIIENV201E | Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBV80 | RIIWHS201E | Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units: Group A
One (1) unit must be completed from Group A.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBW53 | RIIGOV201E | Comply with site work processes/procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AXO16 | MSMPER300 | Issue work permits | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCC85 | RIIQUA201E | Maintain and monitor site quality standards | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWC65 | MSMPER200 | Work in accordance with an issued permit | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective Units: Group B
At least six (6) units must be completed from Group B.
4. Elective Units: Group C
No more than two (2) units can be completed from Group C.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZF3 | RII30415 | Certificate III in Resource Processing | Qualification |
General Notes
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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