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Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations
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RII20220
Your experience in surface extraction is a vital contribution to the resources industry. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to create a recognition pathway for this qualification. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as we can guide you toward formal recognition.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as entry-level operators in open cut coal or metalliferous mines or quarries, who perform a prescribed range of tasks involving known routines and procedures, and take some responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.
Qualification Code
RII20220
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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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Haul Truck Operator | Operating heavy-duty vehicles to transport raw mined materials across open-cut sites. |
| Open Cut Coal Miner | Performing entry-level tasks to assist in the excavation and transport of coal resources. |
| Quarry Equipment Operator | Using mobile plant to extract earth materials such as sand, gravel, and crushed rock. |
| Water Cart Operator | Distributing water across road surfaces and stockpiles to suppress dust on site. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
While this qualification recognises your technical competency, many statutory roles in the mining industry require specific site authorisations or state-based licences. Holding this qualification is often a prerequisite for these further applications.
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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
- ✓Comprehensive resume detailing your time in open-cut mining or quarries
- ✓Official position descriptions for roles such as Haul Truck or Plant Operator
- ✓Letters of employment or reference from site supervisors
Safety & Risk Control
- ✓Completed Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) or Take-Five safety records
- ✓Incident reports or hazard notifications you have submitted
- ✓Evidence of participating in site-specific WHS briefings and toolbox talks
Operational Documentation
- ✓Equipment pre-start checklists and daily inspection logs
- ✓Production records or shift logs for mobile plant operations
- ✓Evidence of conducting dust suppression or basic site maintenance
Communication & Reporting
- ✓Shift handover notes and radio communication logs
- ✓Completed site work processes and procedural documentation
- ✓Records of participating in sustainable work practice initiatives
Maintenance & Plant Access
- ✓Plant isolation records and lock-out/tag-out permits
- ✓Basic servicing records for mine plant and equipment
- ✓Site samples collection logs or weighbridge dockets
Certifications & Training
- ✓Verification of Competency (VOC) records for specific machinery
- ✓Current site inductions and basic first aid certificates
- ✓Relevant High Risk Work Licences or industry white cards
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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