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Certificate III in Mining Exploration
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RII30520
Your experience in field operations and sample collection is the foundation of your expertise as a geological technician. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to bring this qualification to our platform. By registering your interest, you help us prioritise this pathway and ensure your years in mineral exploration are properly recognised.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as exploration geological technicians or mining geological technicians who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications applied in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve application of some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services and/or contingency measures.
Qualification Code
RII30520
Training Package
RII — Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
13 (5 core + 8 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 |
|---|---|
| Geological Technician (Mining) | Support exploration teams by collecting geological samples and recording data during field operations. |
| Field Exploration Technician | Oversee practical site tasks and manage equipment logistics for remote mineral exploration projects. |
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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 exploration projects
- ✓Position descriptions for field technician roles
- ✓Letters of support from supervising geologists
Field Operations
- ✓Logbooks of soil, rock chip, and stream sediment sampling
- ✓Records of drill core handling and orientation procedures
- ✓Field notes documenting site preparation and rig monitoring
Safety & Compliance
- ✓Completed JHA or Take 5 risk assessments for remote sites
- ✓Site induction records and WHS meeting minutes
- ✓Environmental and heritage clearance checklists
Technical Skills
- ✓Records of GPS data collection and basic mapping
- ✓Equipment maintenance logs for field vehicles and tools
- ✓Documentation of sample labelling and dispatch protocols
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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