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Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining
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RII20320
Your foundational expertise in underground operations is the backbone of site safety and productivity. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a recognition pathway for this qualification. Register your interest to be notified when we can guide your experience toward formal recognition.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of entry-level workers in underground coal mines, who perform a range of mainly routine tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge, in defined contexts working under direct supervision. 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 qualification.
Qualification Code
RII20320
Training Package
RII — Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
11 (9 core + 2 elective)
Entry Requirements
Nil
National Register
View on training.gov.au →RPL It Status: Not yet available — Registering interest
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 |
|---|---|
| Underground Coal Miner | Assisting with the operation of equipment to excavate, load, and transport coal at the coalface. |
| Mine Support Worker | Performing routine tasks under supervision to maintain site safety, strata control, and ventilation. |
| Underground Equipment Operator | Operating specialized mining vehicles and support machinery within an underground environment. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
While this qualification provides the technical foundation for underground mining, specific site-specific inductions and statutory licences are required by 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 underground mining experience
- ✓Position descriptions from previous mine site roles
- ✓Statutory declarations from supervisors confirming duties
Safety & Risk Management
- ✓Site induction records and WHS compliance logs
- ✓Completed JSEA or local risk control documentation
- ✓Records of hazardous situation escape drills
Operational Evidence
- ✓Ventilation device maintenance or installation logs
- ✓Strata control operation reports
- ✓Spontaneous combustion management records
Equipment & Maintenance
- ✓Equipment logbooks for wheeled or articulated vehicles
- ✓Operational maintenance checklists
- ✓Records of support equipment operation
Emergency Response
- ✓Current First Aid certification
- ✓Fire team operation records
- ✓Evidence of aided rescue participation
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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