Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
RII30120
Trades & constructionCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
13Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
113Training providers
Mar 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (RII30120, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; 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
Water Cart OperatorWeighbridge OperatorQuarry Mobile Equipment OperatorQuarry Equipment OperatorQuarry Operations Leading HandQuarry Processing Plant OperatorScraper Operator (Extractive Industries)Scraper Operator (Mining)Sales Loader OperatorRemote Control Room OperatorShotfirerShotfirer’s AssistantSenior Open Cut Coal MinerMobile Plant Operator (Extractive Industries)Open Cut Coal MinerPlant Service and Maintenance Operator (Quarry)Bogger OperatorDredge OperatorFace Loader OperatorExcavator Operator (Mining)Excavator Operator (Mining and Extractive Industries)Haul Truck Operator (Extractive Industries)Haul Truck Operator (Mining)Grader Operator (Extractive Industries)Grader Operator (Mining)
Industries
Mineral Mining ExplorationMechanical EngineeringQuarryingCoal MiningBlast Hole Drilling
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for RII30120 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 13 units: 3 core plus 10 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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AHCECR303Implement biological reintroduction works
AHCSAW303Construct conservation earthworks
BSBPUR301Purchase goods and services
BSBSTR401Promote innovation in team environments
BSBTWK301Use inclusive work practices
CPCCLDG3001Licence to perform dogging
CPCCLSF2001Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
CPCCLSF3001Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding intermediate level
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
MSL913004Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
MSL924005Process and interpret data
MSL943003Work safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation
MSL973025Perform basic tests
MSMPER300Issue work permits
MSMWHS201Conduct hazard analysis
RIIARO301Work safely in autonomous environments
RIIARO302Work safely with remotely piloted aircraft systems
RIIARO303Operate equipment in autonomous environments
RIIARO304Coordinate and interact with autonomous systems
RIIARO305Build and maintain routes for autonomous operations
RIIARO306Respond to obstructions to autonomous operations
RIIARO307Activate and deactivate autonomous systems
RIIBEF302EMonitor site production activities
RIIBHD301EConduct surface blast hole drilling operations
RIIBLA201ESupport shotfiring operations
RIIBLA205EStore, handle and transport explosives
RIIBLA301EConduct surface shotfiring operations
RIIBLA305EConduct secondary blasting
RIIBLA307EConduct a blast survey
RIICOM301ECommunicate information
RIICOM302DCommunicate workplace information
RIICRC310EConstruct and maintain roads
RIIENV201EIdentify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
RIIERR301ERespond to work site incidents
RIIERR302ERespond to local emergencies and incidents
RIIERR308EExtricate and transport people involved in incidents
RIIERR406Provide support for rescue operations
RIIGOV201EComply with site work processes/procedures
RIIHAN208EPerform dogging
RIIHAN301EOperate elevating work platform
RIIHAN302DConduct intermediate scaffolding operations
RIIHAN304EConduct slewing crane operations
RIIHAN305DOperate a gantry or overhead crane
RIIHAN307EOperate a vehicle loading crane
RIIHAN309FConduct telescopic materials handler operations
RIIHAN311FConduct operations with integrated tool carrier
RIIMCO302DConduct surface miner operations
RIIMCO303EConduct auger miner operations
RIIMEX301DConduct dredging operations
RIIMEX302DAssess ground conditions
RIIMEX303Conduct local geotechnical risk control in surface operations
RIIMPG301DControl and monitor automated plant/machinery
RIIMPO206DConduct bulk water truck operations
RIIMPO301EConduct hydraulic excavator operations
RIIMPO302EConduct hydraulic shovel operations
RIIMPO303EConduct rope shovel operations
RIIMPO304EConduct wheel loader operations
RIIMPO305FConduct coal stockpile dozer operations
RIIMPO306DOperate plant/machinery on live stockpiles
RIIMPO308FConduct tracked dozer operations
RIIMPO309FConduct wheeled dozer operations
RIIMPO310FConduct grader operations
RIIMPO312EConduct scraper operations
RIIMPO313EConduct face loader operations
RIIMPO319EConduct backhoe/loader operations
RIIMPO329FConduct dragline operations
RIIMPO331EConduct operations with stockpile dozer
RIIMPO334EConduct skid steer loader operations using attachments
RIIMPO335EConduct skid steer loader operations without attachments
RIIMPO336EConduct belly dump truck operations
RIIMPO337EConduct articulated haul truck operations
RIIMPO338EConduct rigid haul truck operations
RIINHB307DConduct conventional core drilling
RIINHB330Conduct down-hole hammer drilling
RIIPEO206DLay and recover cables and hoses
RIIPEO301EConduct conveyor-car high wall mining operations
RIIPRO301DConduct crushing and screening plant operations
RIIPRO302DPerform process control room operations
RIIPRO303DConduct sand wash plant operations
RIIQUA201EMaintain and monitor site quality standards
RIIRIS202ERespond to site based spills
RIIRIS301EApply risk management processes
RIIRIS401EApply site risk management system
RIISAM301FTest operational functions of vehicles and equipment
RIISAM303EShutdown dredge for operator maintenance
RIISAM304EInstall, commission and maintain major conveyor equipment and systems
RIISAM306EService and maintain conveyors, feeders and hoppers
RIISAM307EService and maintain crushers
RIISAM308EService and maintain screens
RIISAM309EService and maintain pumps
RIISRM301EBlend stockpile materials
RIISRM302EConduct stockpile reclaiming operations
RIISRM303EMove and position materials to form stockpiles
RIISRM304EMaintain stockpiles
RIISTD301DTake environmental samples and measurements
RIIVEH201EOperate a light vehicle
RIIVEH302EOperate multi-combination vehicle
RIIVEH303FDrive heavy combination vehicle
RIIVEH304EConduct tip truck operations
RIIVEH305FOperate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
RIIVEH306EOperate a mine service vehicle
RIIVEH307FOperate a heavy rigid vehicle
RIIWHS201EWork safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
RIIWHS301EConduct safety and health investigations
TLIC3004Drive heavy rigid vehicle
TLID2022Conduct weighbridge operations
TLILIC0005Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
TLILIC0016Licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane
TLILIC0022Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes)
TLILIC0024Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)
TLILIC2016Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle
TLILIC3017Licence to drive a heavy combination vehicle
TLILIC3018Licence to drive a multi-combination vehicle
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the RII30120 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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