Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining
RII20320
Trades & constructionCertificate IINationally recognised
Level 2AQF level
11Units to complete
6 months to 1 yearAQF length guide
7Training providers
Sep 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (RII20320, 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
Underground Coal Miner
Industries
Coal Mining
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for RII20320 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 11 units: 9 core plus 2 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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RIICOM201ECommunicate in the workplace
RIIERR201Conduct fire team operations
RIIERR203EEscape from hazardous situations unaided
RIIERR204EProvide aided rescue to endangered personnel
RIIERR205DApply initial response First Aid
RIIGOV201EComply with site work processes/procedures
RIIMCU203DConduct wheeled vehicle operations (non-articulated)
RIIMCU204DConduct wheeled vehicle operations (articulated)
RIIMCU205DConduct rotational drilling
RIIMCU208EConduct basic strata control operations
RIIMCU210DConduct stonedusting operations
RIIMCU211DInstall and maintain explosion barriers
RIIMCU212EConstruct and maintain basic ventilation devices
RIIMCU214EConduct ventilation operations
RIIMCU216DMaintain lamp cabin operations
RIIMCU217Apply spontaneous combustion management measures
RIIMCU218Work safely with polymeric chemicals in underground coal mining
RIIMPO208FOperate support equipment
RIIRIS201EConduct local risk control
RIIRIS202ERespond to site based spills
RIISAM207EApply operational maintenance skills
RIIUND207EConduct underground lifting operations
RIIUND209EOperate automated winder
RIIVEH201EOperate a light vehicle
RIIVEH202FOperate a medium vehicle
RIIWHS201EWork safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
RIIWMG202DConduct dewatering operations in underground mining operations
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the RII20320 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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