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Certificate III in Resource Processing
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RII30420
Your expertise in metalliferous processing or coal treatment plants is a significant professional asset. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined recognition pathway for this qualification. Register your interest to be notified as soon as this assessment pathway becomes available.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as production operators, working in metalliferous processing facilities or coal preparation and treatment plants, who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.
Qualification Code
RII30420
Training Package
RII — Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
13 (4 core + 9 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 |
|---|---|
| Coal Preparation Senior Operator | Oversee the treatment of raw coal and manage the disposal of rejects within a preparation plant. |
| Process Operator (Mineral Processing) | Operate crushing and screening equipment using a combination of manual and computer-based systems. |
| Remote Control Room Operator | Monitor and adjust complex processing plant variables from a centralised remote control environment. |
| Senior Production Operator | Manage the extraction of metals from ore through smelting and other chemical processing methods. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
Operating within the resources sector often requires specific site-based authorisations or high-risk work licences. Please note that while this qualification is a significant step toward professional recognition, it does not automatically grant a licence to operate specific machinery or restricted sites.
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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 and detailed resume
- ✓Position descriptions for production roles
- ✓Performance appraisals or shift supervisor reviews
Plant Operations
- ✓Daily operational logs for crushing or screening plants
- ✓SCADA or computer-based control system screenshots
- ✓Shift production and throughput reports
Safety & Risk Management
- ✓Completed risk assessments (JSEA/SWMS)
- ✓WHS induction and site safety training records
- ✓Toolbox talk minutes and incident reports
Environmental Compliance
- ✓Environmental hazard assessment records
- ✓Waste disposal and tailings management logs
- ✓Heritage site compliance documentation
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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