Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground)
ObjectivesThis course provides both training and the recognition of existing knowledge and skills for people who are currently working in the national mining industry.
This course will enable you to gain advancement in the mining industry, and will assist the enterprise you work for to meet its legislation compliance obligations.
Entry requirementsCertificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground) and two years relevant industry experience. If you do not have the Certificate II qualification the equivalent units may be provided for delivery under this course, or relevant existing skills may be assessed and recognised.
Academic titleCertificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground)
Course descriptionKey Study Areas
In addition to the 14 units required to satisfy the Certificate II, you will be asked to nominate an additional six units chosen from topics such as:
* Operating vehicles
* Safety
* Crane use
* Plant/machinery use
* Drilling
* Blasting
Where • Bendigo (City Campus)
Duration Options
2 years part time.
Selection Process • Individual Interview
Further Study Options
The Metalliferous Mining Training Package has pathways up to and including diploma level.
Assessment You will be assessed as part of this course.
Typical Course Content (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
BSBCMN312A Support Innovation and Change
MNMG311A Conduct Secondary Blasting
MNMG313A Charge Blast Holes
MNMG318A Recover Equipment
MNMG319A Operate Mine Services Vehicle
MNMG320A Conduct Diamond Drilling
MNMG321A Charge Production Blast Holes
MNMG322A Initiate Blasts By Remote Control
MNMG323A Charge Development Blast Holes
MNMG325A Apply Risk Management Processes
MNMG326A Conduct Safety And Health Investigations
MNMG327A Communicate Information
MNMG330A Respond to local emergencies
MNMG335A Conduct Slewing Crane Operations
MNMG339A Carry Out Lifts Using Multiple Cranes
MNMG342A Conduct Reclaim Operations
MNMG343A Control And Monitor Automated Plant/Machinery
MNMG344A Assess Ground Conditions
MNMG347A Conduct Intergrated Tool Carrier Operations
MNMG349A Conduct Accretion Firing
MNMG350A Carry Out Plant Isolation And Tagging
MNMG351A Monitor Mine Production Activities
MNMG352A Apply Blasting Activities
MNMG412A Initiate blast
MNMMEN304A Take Environmental Samples And Measurements
MNMUDB202A Install Ground Support
MNMUDB304A Conduct Long Hole Drilling
MNMUDB305A Conduct Raise Boring/Drilling
MNMUDB307A Conduct Wet Filling Activities
MNMUDB309A Install Sets
MNMUDB310A Conduct Hand Held Mining
MNMUDB311A Conduct Underground Development Drilling
MNMULH307A Conduct Rail Haulage Operations
MNMULH308A Conduct Line Of Sight Remote Operations
MNMULH309A Conduct Tele-remote Operations
MNMULH310A Conduct Control Room Operations
MNMULH311A Conduct Cage Operations
MNMULH312A Operate winder for shaft sinking
MNMULH313A Maintain Winder Equipment
MNMULH314A Inspect And Maintain Shafts And Structures
MNMULH315A Monitor, inspect and service ropes and attachments
MNMUMS218A Escape From Hazardous Situation Unaided
MNMUMS219A Provide Aided Rescue To Endangered Personnel
MNMUMS220A Respond To Workforce Incident
MNMUMS301A Construct And Maintain Underground Roads
MNMUMS303A Conduct Crane Operations Underground
MNMUMS304A Conduct Grader Operations In The Underground Mine
MNMUMS306A Recover Underground Equipment
MNMUMS313A Install And Remove A Secondary Fan
MNMUMS314A Conduct Mechanical Scaling
MNMUSP301A Maintain Underground Stockpiles
PMAPER300C Issue Work Permits
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: BRIT has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.