Certificate II in Resource Processing
RII20520
Trades & constructionCertificate IINationally recognised
Level 2AQF level
10Units to complete
6 months to 1 yearAQF length guide
15Training providers
Sep 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (RII20520, 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
Coal Preparation OperatorProcessing Plant Attendant (Extractive Industries)Process Operator (Mineral Processing)
Industries
Minerals ProcessingServices to MiningCoal Mining
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for RII20520 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: 4 core plus 6 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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BSBSUS211Participate in sustainable work practices
BSBTEC101Operate digital devices
BSBTWK301Use inclusive work practices
CPCCLSF2001Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
MSL973025Perform basic tests
MSMSUP101Clean workplace or equipment
PMAOPS202Operate fluid mixing equipment
PMAOPS205Operate heat exchangers
PMAOPS208Operate chemical separation equipment
PMAOPS223Operate and monitor valve systems
PMAOPS230Monitor, operate and maintain pipeline stations and equipment
PMAOPS246Operate separation equipment
PMAOPS247Operate powered separation equipment
PMAOPS343Transfer bulk fluids into/out of storage facility
RIIBEF201Plan and organise work
RIICOM201ECommunicate in the workplace
RIIERR201Conduct fire team operations
RIIERR205DApply initial response First Aid
RIIERR302ERespond to local emergencies and incidents
RIIGOV201EComply with site work processes/procedures
RIIHAN201EOperate a forklift
RIIHAN203EConduct lifting operations
RIIHAN204DLoad and unload cargo/goods
RIIHAN205DSecure cargo
RIIHAN206ETransport plant, equipment and personnel
RIIHAN208EPerform dogging
RIIHAN209EPerform basic rigging
RIIHAN210DPerform intermediate rigging operations
RIIHAN212EConduct non-slewing crane operations
RIIHAN301EOperate elevating work platform
RIIMCP202DConduct rail dispatch operations
RIIMCP301DMonitor plant operations for coal preparation
RIIMEX203DBreak oversize rock
RIIMPO206DConduct bulk water truck operations
RIIMPO208FOperate support equipment
RIIMPO306DOperate plant/machinery on live stockpiles
RIIMPO308FConduct tracked dozer operations
RIIMPO331EConduct operations with stockpile dozer
RIIPBE201DConduct aeration process
RIIPBE202DConduct digestion process
RIIPBE203DConduct precipitation operations
RIIPBE204DConduct reduction process
RIIPEO201EConduct conveyor operations
RIIPEO203DConduct stacker operations
RIIPEO204DConduct shore side mooring operations
RIIPEO205DConduct ship loading operations
RIIPGP201DConduct pump operations
RIIPGP202DHandle reagents
RIIPGP203DOperate compressors
RIIPHA201DOperate raw material feed systems
RIIPRO201DConduct crushing operations
RIIPRO202DConduct screening and conveying operations
RIIPRO204DBulk package and store product
RIIPRO205DConduct blending plant operations
RIIPRO301DConduct crushing and screening 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
RIISRM302EConduct stockpile reclaiming operations
RIISTD202ECollect routine site samples
RIIVEH305FOperate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
RIIWBP201ETreat and dispose of rejects and tailings
RIIWBP202EDistribute tailings
RIIWBP203EMonitor tailings dam environments
RIIWHS201EWork safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
RIIWHS202Enter and work in confined spaces
RIIWHS204Work safely at heights
TLILIC0003Licence to operate a forklift truck
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the RII20520 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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