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Certificate II in Resource Processing
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RII20520
You have the practical experience required for resource processing operations. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a recognition pathway for this qualification. Register your interest today to be notified when we can help you demonstrate your foundational skills in the resources sector.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as entry-level operators, working in metalliferous processing facilities or coal preparation and treatment plants, who perform mainly routine operational tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge, in a defined context under direct supervision.
Qualification Code
RII20520
Training Package
RII — Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
10 (4 core + 6 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 |
|---|---|
| Coal Preparation Operator | Assists in raw coal handling and monitoring preparation plant operations, including the disposal of rejects and tailings. |
| Process Operator (Mineral Processing) | Operates ore-crushing and screening plants using manual and computerised control systems to process raw materials. |
| Processing Plant Attendant | Performs routine servicing, maintenance, and monitoring of equipment within extractive industry or quarry processing plants. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
While this qualification provides the technical foundation for processing roles, specific high-risk tasks or site appointments may require additional licences or statutory authorisations from state regulators.
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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
- ✓Current resume detailing resource processing experience
- ✓Position descriptions from metalliferous or coal preparation plants
- ✓Site induction records and employment contracts
Safety & Risk Management
- ✓Completed JSA, SWMS, or Take 5 risk assessments
- ✓Records of participation in site safety meetings
- ✓Incident or hazard reports submitted in the workplace
Processing Operations
- ✓Operational logs for conveyors, crushers, or screening plants
- ✓Production reports or shift handover documents
- ✓Records of monitoring fluid mixing or separation equipment
Maintenance & Quality
- ✓Equipment pre-start checklists and cleaning logs
- ✓Records of routine sample collection or basic testing
- ✓Maintenance requests or minor servicing records
Training & Compliance
- ✓White Card (General Construction Induction)
- ✓Site-specific safety tickets or equipment VOCs
- ✓First Aid or fire team response certifications
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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