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Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation
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RII20120
You have the experience in resources and infrastructure. We are currently establishing RTO partnerships to help you guide that experience into formal recognition through the Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation. Register your interest to be notified as soon as this pathway becomes available.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the roles of individuals working in the resources and infrastructure industries who perform mainly routine tasks and procedures, using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge, and taking some responsibility for the quality of the work outcomes. This is a pathway qualification and that prepares individuals to successfully undertake a sector-specified Certificate III from the RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package. Licensing/Regulatory Information Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Qualification Code
RII20120
Training Package
RII — Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
9 (4 core + 5 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 |
|---|---|
| Open Cut Miner | Operating equipment to load and transport ore, mineral sand, or rock in metalliferous mines. |
| Civil Construction Worker | Performing basic civil operations, including small plant operation and site measurements. |
| Open Cut Coal Miner | Assisting with the excavation and transport of coal using drilling, blasting, or dredging methods. |
| Small Mine Operator | Managing a diverse range of mining tasks in small underground or open-cut soft rock operations. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
Licensing and certification requirements for resources and infrastructure work vary significantly across Australia. While this qualification covers fundamental competencies, holding it does not automatically grant a high-risk work licence or site authorisation.
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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 industry experience
- ✓Position descriptions from mining or civil sites
- ✓Employment contracts or letters of service
Safety & Risk Management
- ✓Job Safety Analysis (JSA) or SWMS contributions
- ✓Completed risk assessment reports
- ✓Site-specific induction records and WHS logs
Workplace Communication
- ✓Shift handover reports and logbook entries
- ✓Records of participation in tool-box talks
- ✓Incident or hazard reports you have completed
Operational Evidence
- ✓Evidence of using hand and power tools
- ✓Maintenance logs for small plant or vehicles
- ✓Environmental or heritage concern assessment records
Certifications & Training
- ✓General Construction Induction (White Card)
- ✓First Aid or CPR certificates
- ✓Relevant plant tickets or high-risk work licences
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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Advanced Diploma
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