Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground)

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Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground)

  • Objectives This 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 requirements Certificate 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 title Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground)
  • Course description Key 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.

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