Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining
RII20420
Trades & constructionCertificate IINationally recognised
Level 2AQF level
10Units to complete
6 months to 1 yearAQF length guide
11Training providers
Mar 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (RII20420, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate II; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Excavator Operator (Mining and Extractive Industries)Underground Miner (Metalliferous Mining)
Industries
Mineral Mining Exploration
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for RII20420 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 10 units: 5 core plus 5 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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BSBPEF201Support personal wellbeing in the workplace
BSBSUS211Participate in sustainable work practices
BSBTWK301Use inclusive work practices
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
RIIBEF201EPlan and organise work
RIIBEF202EIdentify and rectify site operating problems
RIIBLA201ESupport shotfiring operations
RIIBLA202FSupport underground shotfiring operations
RIIBLA203EConduct mobile mixing of explosives
RIIBLA205EStore, handle and transport explosives
RIICOM201ECommunicate in the workplace
RIIERR203EEscape from hazardous situations unaided
RIIERR205DApply initial response First Aid
RIIHAN201EOperate a forklift
RIIHAN203EConduct lifting operations
RIIHAN206ETransport plant, equipment and personnel
RIIHAN208EPerform dogging
RIIHAN209EPerform basic rigging
RIIHAN210DPerform intermediate rigging operations
RIIHAN212EConduct non-slewing crane operations
RIIHAN305DOperate a gantry or overhead crane
RIIMPO201EOperate roller/compactor underground
RIIMPO210EConduct underground truck operations
RIIMPO333EConduct underground load, haul and dump truck operations
RIIMPO334EConduct skid steer loader operations using attachments
RIIMPO335EConduct skid steer loader operations without attachments
RIIPEO201EConduct conveyor operations
RIIQUA201EMaintain and monitor site quality standards
RIIRIS201EConduct local risk control
RIIRIS202ERespond to site based spills
RIISAM202EIsolate and access plant
RIISAM205ECut, weld and bend materials
RIISAM207EApply operational maintenance skills
RIISAM212EService mine plant and equipment
RIISAM301FTest operational functions of vehicles and equipment
RIISRM302EConduct stockpile reclaiming operations
RIIUMM201DInstall ground support
RIIUMM202DInstall and maintain vent
RIIUMM203DPrepare and perform manual scaling operations
RIIUND201DInstall, maintain and recover reticulation systems
RIIUND202EOperate from elevated work platform underground
RIIUND204DRefuel vehicles/machines underground
RIIUND208EConduct skip operations
RIIUND209EOperate automated winder
RIIUND302EConduct cage operations
RIIUND310EApply shotcrete underground
RIIVEH203EOperate a light vehicle underground
RIIVEH306EOperate a mine service vehicle
RIIWHS201EWork safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
RIIWHS202EEnter and work in confined spaces
RIIWHS204EWork safely at heights
RIIWMG202DConduct dewatering operations in underground mining operations
TLILIC0003Licence to operate a forklift truck
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the RII20420 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
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