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Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining
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RII30320
You have the specialized expertise required to operate safely and effectively in the demanding environment of underground metalliferous mining. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to provide a streamlined recognition pathway for this qualification. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as this program becomes available for assessment.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as shot firers, drillers and production operators, working in underground metalliferous mining, 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
RII30320
Training Package
RII — Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
See training.gov.au
Entry Requirements
Nil
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Jumbo Operator | Operating single or double boom jumbo drilling rigs to create precise templates for explosive placement in underground mines. |
| Shotfirer | Assembling, positioning, and detonating explosives to safely break or dislodge rock and soil in a mining context. |
| Bogger Operator | Using specialized underground vehicles for transporting waste rock and ore to haul trucks or designated dump points. |
| Long Hole Driller | Operating equipment to drill lengthy shafts and tunnels required for ventilation or supply systems. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
Underground mining operations are subject to strict state-based safety and licensing regulations. While this qualification includes competencies required for roles like shotfiring, the qualification itself does not automatically grant a state licence to operate.
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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 mining resume
- ✓Employment contracts and position descriptions
- ✓Letters of service from mining operators
Operational Evidence
- ✓Daily shift reports and production logs
- ✓Pre-start equipment checklists for jumbos or boggers
- ✓Records of ground condition assessments
Technical Competency
- ✓Blast patterns and explosive load sheets
- ✓Photos or videos of underground machinery operation
- ✓Site-specific equipment operating permits
Safety & Compliance
- ✓Completed JSEA and SWMS documentation
- ✓Risk assessments for underground work areas
- ✓Records of participation in safety toolbox talks
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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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package.
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Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Drilling Management
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Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Extractive Industries Management
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Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining
RII60120
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