Qualification Outline

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Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management

Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management

Qualification
National Code:
RII60726
State Code:
BTW2
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Pending
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
17/03/2026
Approved Date
—
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
Duration
3 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/03/2026
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 17/03/2026 Current Pending
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals, including mine managers or mining engineering managers, who perform complex, non-routine tasks involving strategic and planning activities for open cut 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 legislative and operational 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)
- Eight (8) core units plus
- Five (5) elective units of which:
- at least three (3) units 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
ODB80 RIIBLA602E Establish and maintain explosives safety and security management systems 110 Unit of competency
OBO85 RIIERR601E Establish and maintain mine emergency preparedness and response systems 100 Unit of competency
OBW07 RIIRIS601E Establish and maintain risk management systems 70 Unit of competency
WH393 RIIMEX602D Establish and maintain surface mining ground control and slope stability systems 120 Unit of competency
WH395 RIIMEX604D Establish and maintain surface product haulage and transport systems 80 Unit of competency
OBX12 RIIENV601E Establish and maintain the environmental management system 90 Unit of competency
OBX06 RIIGOV601E Establish, maintain and develop a statutory compliance management system 80 Unit of competency
WH392 RIIMEX601D Plan pit development 90 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units: Group A

At least three (3) units must be completed from Group A.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCC87 RIIQUA601E Establish and maintain a quality system 65 Unit of competency
OBW92 RIIRAI604E Establish and maintain mine services and infrastructure systems 80 Unit of competency
WH731 RIIUND602D Establish and maintain mine services systems 120 Unit of competency
OCC88 RIIRAI603E Establish and maintain mine transport systems and production equipment 80 Unit of competency
OBW37 RIISAM601E Establish and maintain plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance systems 90 Unit of competency
ODB76 RIISRM601E Establish and maintain stockpile management systems 90 Unit of competency
WH632 RIIRAI601D Establish and maintain the site infrastructure and fixed plant systems 120 Unit of competency
OCD22 RIIWHS601E Establish and maintain the WHS management system 70 Unit of competency
WH772 RIIWMG601D Establish and maintain water management system 90 Unit of competency
OBO95 RIIERR504E Manage major incidents and emergencies 70 Unit of competency
3. Elective Units: Group B

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
WH642 RIIRAI611D Establish and maintain a surface mine mechanical plant management system 100 Unit of competency
WH640 RIIRAI609D Establish and maintain electrical installations, reticulation and protection system 120 Unit of competency
WH641 RIIRAI610D Establish and maintain mechanical standard/engineering practices for transport/production equipment 120 Unit of competency
WH633 RIIRAI602D Establish and maintain mine mechanical plant, services and infrastructure systems 120 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
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
BFH3 RII60720 Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management Qualification
General Notes
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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