RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operation
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Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operation - RPL Certificates
Advance your career in Australia’s surface mining industry with the
RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations, a
comprehensive, nationally accredited qualification customised for
industry professionals.
Offered by Noble Training Group, our Certificate III in Surface
Extraction Operations equips you with the expertise to operate
heavy machinery, uphold safety standards, and follow environmental
and operational guidelines with confidence. All the graduates are
well-prepared for roles such as machine operators, plant operators,
and team members in surface mining operations, contributing to
efficient and safe resource extraction.
Career Potential of Surface Extraction Operation
The RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations is a
qualification designed for individuals working in the surface
extraction industry, such as mining or quarrying. Upon completion,
the career opportunities that open up include:
- Surface Mine Operator
- Excavator Operator
- Drill and Blast Operator
- Truck Operator (Hauling and Transport)
- Quarry Operator
These roles involve operating machinery, maintaining safety
standards, and managing various processes at surface extraction
sites such as quarries or open-cut mines.
RPL Full Prices – $1700
Eligibility for Surface Extraction Operation
To be eligible for the Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations,
candidates must have relevant industry experience or meet the
training requirements set by RTOs.
Course Duration
The length of the RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction
Operations course varies according to the individual's prior
experience and skill proficiency.
Core Units Plus
Below are the packaging rules for this qualification, along with the
corresponding units of competency.
- RIIENV201E : Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
- RIIRIS301E : Implement risk management processes
- RIIWHS201E : Perform work safely while following WHS policies and procedures
Elective Units
Group A: Communication Skills
As per the Solid Plastering syllabus, students must complete 5
elective units in total, which can be chosen in one of the following
ways:
- RIICOM301E: Convey and communicate information effectively
- RIICOM302D: Share and manage workplace information
Group B: Compliance and Quality Assurance
- RIIGOV201E: Adhere to workplace processes and procedures
- RIIQUA201E: Monitor and maintain site quality standards
Group C: Specialized Operations
- MSMPER300: Authorize and issue work permits
- RIIARO301: Ensure safety in autonomous environments
- RIIARO302: Safely operate remotely piloted aircraft systems
- RIIARO303: Operate equipment in automated environments
- RIIARO304: Coordinate and collaborate with autonomous systems
- RIIARO305: Develop and maintain pathways for autonomous operations
- RIIARO306: Address obstacles in autonomous operations
- RIIARO307: Activate and deactivate autonomous systems
- RIIBHD301E: Perform surface blast hole drilling
- RIIHAN309F: Operate telescopic material handling equipment
- RIIMCO302D: Conduct operations with surface mining machinery
- RIIMCO303E: Perform auger mining activities
- RIIMEX301D: Conduct dredging operations effectively
- RIIMEX302D: Evaluate and assess ground conditions
- RIIMEX303: Implement geotechnical risk control in surface operations
- RIIMPG301D: Monitor and control automated machinery/plant operations
- RIIMPO206D: Manage bulk water truck operations
- RIIMPO301E: Operate hydraulic excavators efficiently
- RIIMPO302E: Conduct operations with hydraulic shovels
- RIIMPO303E: Operate rope shovels effectively
- RIIMPO304E: Operate wheel loaders proficiently
- RIIMPO305F: Manage coal stockpile operations using dozers
- RIIMPO306D: Operate machinery on active stockpiles
- RIIMPO308F: Conduct tracked dozer operations
- RIIMPO309F: Operate wheeled dozers efficiently
- RIIMPO310F: Perform grader operations
- RIIMPO312E: Operate scrapers effectively
- RIIMPO313E: Conduct face loader operations
- RIIMPO319E: Operate backhoe/loader equipment
- RIIMPO329F: Conduct dragline mining operations
- RIIMPO331E: Operate dozers in stockpile management
- RIIMPO334E: Use skid steer loaders with attachments
- RIIMPO335E: Operate skid steer loaders without attachments
- RIIMPO336E: Manage belly dump truck operations
- RIIMPO337E: Operate articulated haul trucks
- RIIMPO338E: Conduct rigid haul truck operations
- RIINHB307D: Perform conventional core drilling
- RIINHB330: Conduct down-hole hammer drilling
- RIIPEO301E: Operate conveyor-car systems for high wall mining
- RIIPRO301D: Conduct crushing and screening plant operations
- RIIPRO302D: Operate and manage process control rooms
- RIIPRO303D: Operate sand wash plant systems
- RIISAM301F: Test functionality of vehicles and equipment
- RIISRM301E: Blend and manage stockpile materials
- RIISRM302E: Perform stockpile reclaiming operations
- RIISRM303E: Move and position materials to form stockpiles
- RIISRM304E: Maintain stockpile integrity
- RIIVEH201E: Operate light vehicles safely
- RIIVEH304E: Conduct tip truck operations
- RIIVEH305F: Operate and maintain four-wheel drive vehicles
- RIIVEH307F: Safely operate heavy rigid vehicles
Group D: Specialized Electives
- AHCNAR303: Implement revegetation projects
- AHCSAW301: Construct earthworks for conservation purposes
- BSBPUR301: Procure goods and services
- BSBSTR401: Encourage innovation within team environments
- BSBTWK301: Implement inclusive work practices
- CPCCLDG3001A: Obtain a dogging license
- CPCCLSF2001A: Obtain a license for basic scaffolding installation, alteration, and dismantling
- CPCCLSF3001A: Obtain an intermediate scaffolding license for installation, alteration, and dismantling
- HLTAID011: Provide basic first aid
- MSL913004: Plan and execute laboratory or field work
- MSL924003: Analyze and interpret data
- MSL943003: Safely work with instruments emitting ionizing radiation
- MSL973013: Conduct basic testing
- MSMWHS201: Perform hazard analysis
- RIIBEF302E: Oversee site production activities
- RIIBLA201E: Assist in shotfiring operations
- RIIBLA205E: Safely handle, store, and transport explosives
- RIIBLA301E: Conduct surface shotfiring operations
- RIIBLA305E: Perform secondary blasting operations
- RIIBLA307E: Carry out blast surveys
- RIICRC310E: Construct and maintain roadways
- RIIERR301E: Respond to workplace incidents
- RIIERR302E: Handle local emergencies and incidents
- RIIERR308E: Safely extricate and transport individuals involved in incidents
- RIIERR406: Assist in rescue operations
- RIIHAN208E: Perform dogging tasks
- RIIHAN301E: Operate elevating work platforms
- RIIHAN302D: Conduct intermediate-level scaffolding tasks
- RIIHAN304E: Operate slewing cranes
- RIIHAN305D: Operate gantry or overhead cranes
- RIIHAN307E: Operate vehicle loading cranes
- RIIHAN311F: Operate integrated tool carriers
- RIIPEO206D: Lay and retrieve cables and hoses
- RIIRIS202E: Manage site-based spills
- RIIRIS401E: Implement risk management systems at the site
- RIISAM303E: Perform maintenance shutdowns for dredging equipment
- RIISAM304E: Install, commission, and maintain conveyor systems
- RIISAM306E: Service and maintain conveyors, feeders, and hoppers
- RIISAM307E: Service and maintain crushers
- RIISAM308E: Service and maintain screening equipment
- RIISAM309E: Service and maintain pumps
- RIISTD301D: Collect and measure environmental samples
- RIIVEH302E: Operate multi-combination vehicles
- RIIVEH303F: Drive heavy combination vehicles
- RIIVEH306E: Operate mine service vehicles
- RIIWHS301E: Conduct investigations into workplace safety and health issues
- TLIC3004: Drive heavy rigid vehicles
- TLID2022: Operate weighbridge systems
- TLILIC0002: Operate cranes mounted on vehicles with a capacity of 10 tonne-metres or greater
- TLILIC0005: Operate boom-type elevating work platforms (boom length 11 meters or more)
- TLILIC0006: Operate bridge and gantry cranes
- TLILIC0010: Operate slewing mobile cranes (up to 20 tonnes)
- TLILIC2016: Operate heavy rigid vehicles
- TLILIC3017: Operate heavy combination vehicles
- TLILIC3018: Operate multi-combination vehicles
Why Choose Us
- Expertise: With over 6 years of experience in delivering high- quality training, Noble Training Group is a Registered Training Organisation proudly based on the Sunshine Coast.
- Flexible Training: To accommodate many learning preferences, we provide both online and in-person courses accessible nationwide, including in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.
- Personalized Experience: Our training is customized to meet the unique needs of each participant, ensuring they receive the personalized support needed for success.
Noble Training Group Across Australia
Noble Training Group, a Registered Training Organisation based on the Sunshine Coast, specializes in offering the RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operation. We also offer many ranges of nationally recognized courses across Australia, including:
- Brisbane, Queensland
- Perth, Western Australia
- Darwin, Northern Territory
- Adelaide, South Australia
- Sydney, New South Wales
- Melbourne, Victoria
- Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
- Hobart, Tasmania
- Bendigo, Victoria
- Geelong, Victoria
- Parramatta, New South Wales
- Ballarat, Victoria
FAQ
Have a Questions ?
The Certificate III in Surface Extraction opens roles like surface mine
operator, excavator operator, and drill and blast operator
The duration varies depending on prior experience and skill
proficiency for the Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations.
The candidates need relevant industry experience or must meet the
training requirements set by RTOs for Surface Extraction Operations.
Yes, electives include crane operation, shotfiring, and safety handling
tasks among others.
You can advance to higher roles such as site supervisor, operations
manager, or specialized machinery operator with additional
experience after completing RII30120 Certificate III.
