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Nationally RegisteredCertificate II
RII20620 · Construction & Engineering
Certificate II in Mining/Field Exploration
This qualification is not yet available through RPL It. Register your interest to be notified when it becomes available.
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.
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The qualification
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.
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by the delivering Registered Training Organisation. RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
RPL It status: Interest registration open
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What Is Recognition of Prior Learning?
Recognition of Prior Learning is a formal assessment process that evaluates skills, knowledge, and experience you have gained through your career against the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification.
You gather relevant workplace evidence and a qualified assessor from the delivering Registered Training Organisation evaluates that evidence. If the assessor determines every competency requirement is met, the RTO issues the qualification.
Your Interest Pathway in Four Steps
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Availability Confirmed
We contact you when an appropriate RTO pathway and current servicing details are confirmed.
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Evidence Planning
If you choose to proceed, we help you understand the workplace evidence an RTO may need to review.
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RTO Assessment
Formal assessment and any qualification outcome are handled only by the delivering Registered Training Organisation.
Explore Roles Associated With This Qualification
Select a role to review its database-listed outcome and examples of evidence that may help an RTO understand your experience.
Field Assistant (Mining)
Supporting geologists and exploration teams by managing equipment, collecting samples, and navigating remote terrain.
Examples of workplace evidence that may help an RTO assessor understand this experience include:
- 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
- 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
What Kind of Experience Can Support Your Application?
Your consultant can help you identify relevant workplace records. The delivering RTO decides whether the evidence is sufficient and current.
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
Interested in this qualification?
Register your interest and we will contact you if an appropriate RTO pathway becomes available.
Register Your InterestPathway comparison
RPL and Traditional Study
Two pathways that use the same RTO competency standards.
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Starting point
Your existing, current workplace skills and evidence
A planned course of learning and assessment
How competency is shown
Workplace evidence mapped to the qualification requirements
Learning activities, assignments, practical work, and assessment
Assessment decision
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
If gaps are identified
Additional evidence or targeted gap training may be required
Learning and assessment continue through the course structure
Qualification outcome
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Everything You Need to Know Before Enrolling
Fees, timeframes, the delivering RTO, and any qualification-specific conditions are confirmed before you make an enrolment decision.
Pricing is not available for this pathway yet
This qualification is currently in the interest-registration stage. No fee or enrolment offer is being made. Current pricing and delivery details will be provided only if an RTO pathway is confirmed.
Timing is not yet confirmed
A timeline cannot be stated until a delivering RTO and current servicing details are confirmed. Registering interest does not start an assessment or guarantee future availability.
Delivering Registered Training Organisations
No delivering RTO partnership is currently confirmed for this qualification. Registering interest helps the team understand demand but does not create an enrolment or assessment relationship.
RPL It supports the pathway; the RTO makes the decision
RPL It Australia
- Preliminary skills review or interest registration
- Evidence gathering guidance
- Student support and pathway information
Delivering RTO
- Formal assessment by qualified assessors
- Competency and gap-training decisions
- Qualification issuance and assessment appeals
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Register Your Interest in RII20620
Tell us about your background and we will let you know if this qualification becomes available through an appropriate RTO pathway.
- Priority notification about RII20620 availability
- Guidance on whether an RPL pathway may suit your background
- No commitment or guaranteed assessment outcome
- Formal assessment and qualification issuance remain with the RTO
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Is this qualification currently available through RPL it?
We are currently in the process of establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) for this specific qualification. While we cannot facilitate assessments today, registering your interest ensures you are the first to know when the pathway opens.
Why should I register my interest?
Registering allows us to gauge demand and accelerate our partnership process. Once a suitable RTO is onboarded, we will contact you to begin a free skills review to determine if your experience aligns with the qualification requirements.
Is an RPL qualification the same as one from full-time study?
Yes. A qualification earned through Recognition of Prior Learning is issued by a Registered Training Organisation and carries the same national weight as one earned through traditional study. It recognises your existing competency against the same national standards.
Does my experience in isolated or trackless areas count toward this?
Absolutely. Lived experience in remote navigation and operating in isolated environments is a core component of this qualification. Your ability to safely navigate and maintain communication in these areas is valuable evidence of competency.
What if I have experience with specific exploration instruments?
Experience in operating and maintaining field equipment is highly relevant. During the evidence gathering phase, we would guide you in documenting how you use these tools to meet site quality and sampling standards.
Will I need to provide a current First Aid certificate?
Yes, 'Provide First Aid' (HLTAID011) is a core unit of this qualification. If you do not have a current certificate, we can guide you toward a short course to address this specific requirement before the qualification is issued.
What does registering my interest mean?
Registering your interest means you'd like to be notified when this qualification becomes available through RPL. There's no commitment. We'll contact you when an RTO partnership is confirmed for this qualification.
Why isn't this qualification available yet?
RPL It works with partner RTOs to deliver qualifications. We're currently exploring RTO partnerships for this qualification. Registering your interest helps us prioritise which qualifications to focus on next.
What happens after I register my interest?
You'll receive a confirmation, and we'll keep your details on file. When a partner RTO is confirmed for this qualification, we'll contact you with the next steps, including how to start your free skills review.
Can I still do a free skills review for this qualification?
Yes. A free skills review helps you understand whether your experience aligns with the qualification requirements, regardless of whether an RTO partner is currently available. It's a useful first step while you wait.
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Be First to Know When RII20620 Becomes Available
Registering interest is free and carries no obligation. We will contact you if an appropriate RTO pathway is confirmed.
This is a preliminary discussion, not a formal assessment or a guarantee of outcome. RPL It Australia does not issue qualifications.