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Qualifications / Trades & construction

Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining

RII60120
Trades & constructionAdvanced DiplomaNationally recognised
Level 6AQF level
26Core units, plus electives
18 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
2Training providers
Sep 2021Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (RII60120, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Advanced Diploma; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Careers this can lead to

This course is a recognised way into 2 careers. Each one opens that career's page: pay, outlook and how to get in.

Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Mine Manager (Metalliferous Mining)Mining DirectorQuarry Business ManagerQuarry Operations Technical ManagerQuarry Operations Area Manager
Industries
MiningMineral Mining ExplorationQuarryingBusiness Administration
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for RII60120 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 facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 26 core units plus electives chosen with your provider. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBINS601Manage knowledge and information
BSBLDR602Provide leadership across the organisation
BSBOPS601Develop and implement business plans
BSBPMG537Manage project procurement
BSBSTR601Manage innovation and continuous improvement
BSBSTR602Develop organisational strategies
RIIBEF601EConduct business negotiations
RIIBEF602EEstablish and evaluate operational performance management systems
RIIBLA602EEstablish and maintain explosives safety and security management systems
RIIENV601EEstablish and maintain the environmental management system
RIIERR601EEstablish and maintain mine emergency preparedness and response systems
RIIGOV601EEstablish, maintain and develop a statutory compliance management system
RIILAT402EProvide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams
RIILAT601EManage group processes
RIIMEX602DEstablish and maintain surface mining ground control and slope stability systems
RIIMEX603DEstablish and maintain underground mining ground control and stable mining systems
RIIMEX604DEstablish and maintain surface product haulage and transport systems
RIIRAI601DEstablish and maintain the site infrastructure and fixed plant systems
RIIRIS403EManage and coordinate spill response
RIIRIS601EEstablish and maintain risk management systems
RIISAM601EEstablish and maintain plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance systems
RIISRM601EEstablish and maintain stockpile management systems
RIIUND601EEstablish and maintain ventilation management systems
RIIUND602DEstablish and maintain mine services systems
RIIWHS601EEstablish and maintain the WHS management system
RIIWMG601DEstablish and maintain water management system
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the RII60120 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 facts

Who offers it

2 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

Performance Training Pty LimitedBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
Thrivability Training and CoachingBased in WA · Registered since 2004→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.