RII30420 Certificate III in Resource Processing

National ID: RII30420 State ID: BGP5

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Unearth a fine career in the resources industry.

You'll gain the required skills and knowledge to perform the role of a processing technician or operator in a resources processing facility or treatment plant.

You'll learn:

how to operate and monitor equipment used in processing
conduct and test site sampling
health and safety in the workplace

This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.

^ You’ll pay half price course fees on Lower fees, Local Skills qualifications, however please note other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your course.

Entrance requirements

School Leaver	Non-School Leaver	AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8	C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent	Certificate I or Certificate II

Entrance Requirements

Students must be currently employed on a mine site to enroll and must meet mine site requirements.

Important information

Certification

Upon successful completion you will receive a Certificate III in Resource Processing.

Licensing, Legislative, Regulatory or Certificate Considerations

Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the qualification.

Job opportunities

Job opportunities include:

Process Operator
Processing Technician
Mineral Processing Technician

For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA

Please note: This list is a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Further Study

Certificate IV in Resource Processing

We offer a range of further study opportunities, view our course list here.

Study options and how to apply

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Available all year round, 2022

Details

A Traineeship is a full-time employment-based training program usual lasting twelve (12) months or more. Learning is predominantly in the workplace and may be supplemented by training at TAFE. You must have a Training Contract to enrol in a Traineeship Course.

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Duration	12 Months
When	Available all year round, 2022
Where	Kalgoorlie
How	Traineeship

FEES:

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Units and fees

Fee estimate instructions: Tick the boxes below for the number of units required for this course. A total fee estimate will appear in a table on the right hand side.

Units required: To achieve this qualification you must successfully complete thirteen (13) units of competence (4 core plus 9 elective units) from those listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
RIICOM201E	Communicate in the workplace	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00
RIIENV201E	Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00
RIIRIS301E	Apply risk management processes	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
RIIWHS201E	Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00

Elective

Unit Selection - Group A

One (1) elective must be chosen from this list.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
MSMPER200	Work in accordance with an issued permit	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00

Unit Selection - Group B

At least six (6) must be chosen from this list.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
RIIMPO334E	Conduct skid steer loader operations using attachments	$110.16	$32.64	$0.00
RIIPBE306D	Conduct leaching process	$64.80	$19.20	$0.00
RIIPBE309D	Conduct wet gravity separation	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
RIIPEO201E	Conduct conveyor operations	$64.80	$19.20	$0.00
RIIPGP201D	Conduct pump operations	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00
RIIPGP202D	Handle reagents	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
RIIPHA301D	Conduct milling/grinding	$64.80	$19.20	$0.00
RIIPRE302D	Conduct elution processes	$64.80	$19.20	$0.00
RIIPRO301D	Conduct crushing and screening plant operations	$97.20	$28.80	$0.00
RIIWBP203E	Monitor tailings dam environments	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00

Unit Selection - Group C

No more than two (2) electives may be selected from this list

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
RIIHAN305D	Operate a gantry or overhead crane	$64.80	$19.20	$0.00
RIIWHS202E	Enter and work in confined spaces	$38.88	$11.52	$0.00
RIIWHS204E	Work safely at heights	$25.92	$7.68	$0.00

Unit Selection - Imported Electives

No more than two (2) units may be selected from this list.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
MSMWHS217	Gas test atmospheres	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
RIIHAN203E	Conduct lifting operations	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00

Please note: Where displayed, fees are only an estimate. Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, local skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2021, students born on or after 1 July 2003 who are at least 15 years old in 2021) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

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