RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations

National ID: RII30120 State ID: BGQ3

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This qualification reflects the role of employees such as production operators in an open cut mine or quarry, who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.

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

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

Important information

Entrance Requirements

Participants must meet mine site requirements.

Job opportunities

Job opportunities include:

Production Operator
Drilling Plant Operator
Mining Plant Operator

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

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

Many of our courses offer flexible learning options that provide you with the opportunity to study WHENEVER and WHEREVER suits you. Typically, flexible, and self-paced options are part-time and open for enrolment all year round, allowing you to start, enrol and study continuously.

Once you enrol into your chosen units, you will have six (6) months from the date of your enrolment to complete your study.

Duration	6 Months
When	Available all year round, 2022
Where	Kalgoorlie
How	Self Paced External

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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 (3 core plus 10 elective units) from those listed below. 

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
RIIENV201E	Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns	$32.40	$9.60	$17.50
RIIRIS301E	Apply risk management processes	$48.60	$14.40	$17.50
RIIWHS201E	Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures	$48.60	$14.40	$17.50

Elective

Unit Selection - Group A

One (1) elective unit must be selected from the list below.;;A total of ten (10) electives units (from this and other groups) must be selected to achieve the qualification

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
RIICOM301E	Communicate information	$32.40	$9.60	$17.50
RIICOM302D	Communicate workplace information	$64.80	$19.20	$17.50

Unit Selection - Group B

One (1) elective unit must be selected from the list below.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
RIIGOV201E	Comply with site work processes/procedures	$32.40	$9.60	$17.50
RIIQUA201E	Maintain and monitor site quality standards	$64.80	$19.20	$17.50

Unit Selection - Group C

A minimum of three (3) units must be selected from the list below.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
RIIMPO206D	Conduct bulk water truck operations	$64.80	$19.20	$17.50
RIIMPO301E	Conduct hydraulic excavator operations	$97.20	$28.80	$17.50
RIIMPO304E	Conduct wheel loader operations	$105.30	$31.20	$17.50
RIIMPO308F	Conduct tracked dozer operations	$97.20	$28.80	$17.50
RIIMPO309F	Conduct wheeled dozer operations	$64.80	$19.20	$17.50
RIIMPO310F	Conduct grader operations	$97.20	$28.80	$17.50
RIIMPO337E	Conduct articulated haul truck operations	$97.20	$28.80	$17.50
RIIMPO338E	Conduct rigid haul truck operations	$97.20	$28.80	$17.50
RIISAM301F	Test operational functions of vehicles and equipment	$48.60	$14.40	$17.50
RIISRM301E	Blend stockpile materials	$32.40	$9.60	$17.50
RIISRM303E	Move and position materials to form stockpiles	$32.40	$9.60	$17.50
RIISRM304E	Maintain stockpiles	$32.40	$9.60	$17.50
RIIVEH201E	Operate a light vehicle	$64.80	$19.20	$17.50
RIIVEH305F	Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle	$48.60	$14.40	$17.50

Unit Selection - Group D

A maximum of three (3) units may be selected from the list below

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid	$29.16	$8.64	$17.50

Please note: Where displayed, fees are only an estimate. 2023 course availabilities will be subject to 2023 fees at time of enrolment. 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.
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 2022, students born on or after 1 July 2004 who are at least 15 years old in 2022) 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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