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Certificate II in Mining/Field Exploration
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RII20620
You have spent time on the ground supporting exploration teams and navigating the unique challenges of remote site operations. We are currently establishing RTO partnerships to facilitate recognition for the Certificate II in Mining/Field Exploration, ensuring your practical field skills meet national standards. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as this pathway becomes available.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of entry level workers working in a mining exploration team or as a pit technician, who undertakes a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures.
Qualification Code
RII20620
Training Package
RII — Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
14 (5 core + 9 elective)
Entry Requirements
Nil
National Register
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Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Field Assistant (Mining) | Supporting geologists and exploration teams by managing equipment, collecting samples, and navigating remote terrain. |
| Pit Technician | Assisting in open-cut mining operations through routine sample collection and monitoring site quality standards. |
| Surveyor's Assistant | Providing field support for surveying projects, including instrument setup and site clearing in remote areas. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Employment contracts or letters of offer for field assistant roles
- ✓Position descriptions detailing pit technician or exploration duties
- ✓Records of site inductions and remote site attendance logs
Safety & Risk Management
- ✓Completed JSEA, SWMS, or Take 5 risk assessment documents
- ✓Participation records in site safety meetings or toolbox talks
- ✓Incident or hazard reports completed during field operations
Field Operations & Logistics
- ✓Logs of 4WD vehicle operation and basic maintenance checks
- ✓Navigation records or maps used for remote or trackless areas
- ✓Equipment manifests and mobilisation checklists for field trips
Sampling & Environmental
- ✓Records of routine site sampling and sample labelling
- ✓Documentation of site-based spill response or control measures
- ✓Evidence of identifying environmental or heritage concerns on-site
Certifications & Training
- ✓Current HLTAID011 Provide First Aid certificate
- ✓Site-specific safety tickets or 4WD operation permits
- ✓Records of internal training for instrument maintenance
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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