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Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management
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RII50920
Your expertise in managing the complexities of underground coal operations is a significant professional asset. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to help undermanagers and shift supervisors transform their practical knowledge of safety management and production systems into formal recognition. By registering your interest, you will be the first to know when a guided assessment pathway is available for this qualification.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals, including undermanagers or shift supervisors, working in underground coal mines, who perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy and are required to apply significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment, roles, and methods for themselves and others. They are responsible for planning, implementing and coordinating safety and health management plans and instructing on and verifying workplace safety and health related requirements across the shift.
Qualification Code
RII50920
Training Package
RII — Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package
AQF Level
Diploma
Total Units
12 (9 core + 3 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 |
|---|---|
| Production Manager (Mining) | Directing and coordinating the daily production activities and safety protocols of an underground coal mine. |
| Undermanager | Providing statutory oversight and operational management of underground coal mining shifts. |
| Mine Surveyor | Mapping underground workings and calculating pit volumes to guide safe and accurate excavation. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
In many Australian jurisdictions, holding a Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management is a prerequisite for statutory positions such as an Undermanager or Deputy. Please note that while this qualification is a key component, additional state-specific examinations and experience requirements usually apply to obtain a formal mining licence or certificate of competency.
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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 resume highlighting underground coal experience
- ✓Position descriptions for undermanager or supervisor roles
- ✓Third-party verification from mine managers
Safety Management Plans
- ✓Ventilation and gas management plan implementations
- ✓Strata control and inrush management records
- ✓Spontaneous combustion management protocols
Emergency Preparedness
- ✓Emergency response system implementation logs
- ✓Drill coordination and response reports
- ✓Mine transport and site service audit records
Risk & Compliance
- ✓Risk management process documentation
- ✓Safety and health management plan audits
- ✓Workplace safety instruction and verification records
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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