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 requirements2 years relevant industry experience.
Academic titleCertificate III in Mining Exploration
Course descriptionKey Study Areas
This course includes 12 mandatory units covering safety, quality, environmental work practices, first aid, sampling, navigation, four-wheel drive vehicles, records and equipment. In addition to this you will be asked to nominate six electives from areas such as:
* Planning field trips
* Geological field assistance
* Maintenance
* Preparing drill sites
* Environmental rehabilitation
* Operating in remote situations
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)
BSBCMN215A Participate In Environmental Work Practices
HLTFA1A Apply Basic First Aid
HLTFA2A Apply advanced First Aid
MNMC201A Work Safely
MNMC202A Communicate In The Workplace
MNMC203A Contribute To Quality Work Outcomes
MNMC205A Conduct Local Risk Assessment
MNMEGS204A Collect And Prepare Samples
MNMEGS301A Operate And Maintain Instruments And Field Equipment
MNMEGS302A Plan And Undertake A Field Trip
MNMEGS306A Process Data And Maintain Accurate Records
MNMEGS307A Provide Geological Field Assistance
MNMEGS308A Mobilise Equipment And Materials
MNMEGS309A Carry Out Operational Maintenance
MNMEGS311A Navigate In Remote Or Trackless Areas
MNMEGS312A Drive And Recover A Four-wheel Drive Vehicle
MNMEGS313A Prepare Drill Site
MNMEGS314A Rehabilitate Exploration Site
PMCSUP282A Use computers and related programs in the workplace
PRDSIS10A Provide field support services
RTD2703A Operate In Isolated & Remote Situations
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.