Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations
RII20220
Trades & constructionCertificate IINationally recognised
Level 2AQF level
9Units to complete
6 months to 1 yearAQF length guide
60Training providers
Mar 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (RII20220, 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
Laboratory Attendant (Extractive Industries)Plant Service and Maintenance Operator (Quarry)Open Cut Miner (Metalliferous Mining)Open Cut Coal MinerMobile Plant Operator (Extractive Industries)Shotfirer’s AssistantSales Loader OperatorRemote Control Room OperatorScraper Operator (Extractive Industries)Scraper Operator (Mining)Quarry Equipment OperatorProcessing Plant Attendant (Extractive Industries)Haul Truck Operator (Mining)Haul Truck Operator (Extractive Industries)Grader Operator (Mining)Grader Operator (Extractive Industries)Excavator Operator (Mining)Excavator Operator (Mining and Extractive Industries)Face Loader OperatorDredge OperatorBogger OperatorWater Cart OperatorWeighbridge Operator
Industries
Blast Hole DrillingCoal MiningMechanical EngineeringMineral Mining ExplorationQuarryingServices to Mining
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for RII20220 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 9 units: 4 core plus 5 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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AHCECR203Perform basic ecological restoration works
AHCECR303Implement biological reintroduction works
AHCSAW203Conduct erosion and sediment control activities
AHCSAW303Construct conservation earthworks
BSBSUS211Participate in sustainable work practices
BSBTEC101Operate digital devices
BSBTWK301Use inclusive work practices
CPCCLSF2001Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
RIIBLA203EConduct mobile mixing of explosives
RIICCM208ECarry out basic levelling
RIICOM201ECommunicate in the workplace
RIIENV201EIdentify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
RIIERR205DApply initial response First Aid
RIIERR302ERespond to local emergencies and incidents
RIIGOV201EComply with site work processes/procedures
RIIHAN201EOperate a forklift
RIIHAN203EConduct lifting operations
RIIHAN206ETransport plant, equipment and personnel
RIIHAN208EPerform dogging
RIIHAN209EPerform basic rigging
RIIHAN210DPerform intermediate rigging operations
RIIHAN211DConduct basic scaffolding operations
RIIHAN212EConduct non-slewing crane operations
RIIMEX201ESuppress dust in open-cut environments
RIIMEX203DBreak oversize rock
RIIMEX204DConduct workboat/barge operations
RIIMPO205EOperate roller/compactor
RIIMPO206DConduct bulk water truck operations
RIIMPO208FOperate support equipment
RIIMPO338EConduct rigid haul truck operations
RIIPEO201EConduct conveyor operations
RIIPEO202EProvide deck support for conveyor-car high wall mining operations
RIIPEO203DConduct stacker operations
RIIPEO206DLay and recover cables and hoses
RIIPRO201DConduct crushing operations
RIIPRO202DConduct screening and conveying operations
RIIPRO203DOperate programmable logic control systems
RIIPRO205DConduct blending plant 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
RIISAM208EPerform plant operational maintenance
RIISAM212EService mine plant and equipment
RIISAM213EPosition and set up mobile lighting
RIISTD202ECollect routine site samples
RIIVEH201EOperate a light vehicle
RIIVEH202FOperate a medium vehicle
RIIVEH305FOperate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
RIIWHS201EWork safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
RIIWHS202EEnter and work in confined spaces
RIIWHS204EWork safely at heights
RIIWMG201DConduct dewatering activities in surface operations
TLID2022Conduct weighbridge operations
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the RII20220 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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Health Security & Education Pty Ltd as trustee for Health Security & Education Unit TrustBased in QLD · Registered since 2014→
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