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Certificate IV in Underground Metalliferous Mining Operations
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RII40320
You have mastered the complexities of underground metalliferous mining, moving beyond routine tasks to lead teams and manage site safety. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to create a streamlined recognition pathway for your supervisory expertise. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as we can guide you through the evidence process for this qualification.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as supervisors or team leaders, working in underground metalliferous mines, who perform tasks involving a broad range of varied activities, most of which are complex and non-routine. They are responsible for the quantity and quality of the output of others, contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems and apply mine management plans to the workplace. This qualification is not applicable to coal mining.
Qualification Code
RII40320
Training Package
RII — Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate IV
Total Units
16 (8 core + 8 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 |
|---|---|
| Underground Mine Supervisor | Overseeing the safety and productivity of mining operations and supervising underground crews. |
| Mining Team Leader | Coordinating complex mining activities and ensuring output meets the site's quality and quantity standards. |
| Mine Deputy | Applying mine management plans and statutory compliance systems to the daily workplace. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
Statutory supervisor positions in underground mining often require a state-issued certificate of competency. While this qualification is a core component of the requirements, the licence itself is granted by the relevant state authority after meeting their specific criteria.
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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 supervisory experience in metalliferous mines
- ✓Position descriptions for Mine Supervisor or Team Leader roles
- ✓Letters of service from mining companies or contractors
Safety & Risk Management
- ✓Completed health and safety investigation reports
- ✓Records of risk assessments, JHAs, or JSAs for complex mining tasks
- ✓Evidence of implementing WHS policies and compliance systems
Operational Leadership
- ✓Daily shift reports and production output logs
- ✓Shift handover documentation and crew management records
- ✓Evidence of contributing to technical solutions for non-routine mining problems
Compliance & Quality
- ✓Records of monitoring site quality standards and stable mining systems
- ✓Reports on compliance with mine management plans
- ✓Documentation of environmentally sustainable work practices
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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