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Diploma of Surface Operations Management
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RII50120
Your leadership in surface operations has been forged through years of managing complex sites and ensuring safety across diverse mining environments. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to provide a pathway that recognises this high-level technical and managerial expertise. Register your interest to be notified as soon as this recognition process becomes available.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as mine managers, working in open cut coal or metalliferous mines or quarries. They perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy and requiring the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment, roles and techniques for themselves and others. They are required to demonstrate the application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills, and implement safety management plans.
Qualification Code
RII50120
Training Package
RII — Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package
AQF Level
Diploma
Total Units
13 (3 core + 10 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 |
|---|---|
| Quarry Manager | Implementing site-specific management systems and budgets while promoting continuous improvement for site safety. |
| Coal Mine Manager | Running open-cut operations to meet production targets through the coordination of technical and production teams. |
| Mine Manager (Metalliferous Mining) | Maintaining compliance systems and stable mining protocols alongside environmental and emergency response plans. |
| Quarry Operations Area Manager | Overseeing multiple quarrying sites and establishing management systems to ensure regional operational targets are met. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
Statutory roles in surface operations, such as Mine or Quarry Manager, are regulated by state-based authorities. While this qualification is a significant component of the requirements, it does not automatically grant a licence to practice in these regulated positions.
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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
- ✓Detailed CV and position descriptions for management roles
- ✓Performance reviews or supervisor declarations
- ✓Records of site-specific authorisations and appointments
Safety & Risk Management
- ✓Safety management plans and WHS audit reports
- ✓Risk management systems and incident investigation records
- ✓Emergency response protocols and safety meeting minutes
Operational Planning
- ✓Production schedules and equipment selection reports
- ✓Financial budgets and resource allocation plans
- ✓Continuous improvement initiatives and site work instructions
Compliance & Legal
- ✓Legal compliance registers and environmental management plans
- ✓Permit applications and regulatory reporting records
- ✓Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) developed for the site
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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