Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations
RII30220
Trades & constructionCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
7Training providers
Mar 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (RII30220, 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
Inbye and Outbye OperatorHaul Truck Operator (Mining)Grader Operator (Mining)Dozer Operator (Mining and Extractive Industries)Bogger OperatorContinuous Mining Machine OperatorCoal Preparation OperatorShotfirerShotfirer’s AssistantScraper Operator (Mining)Quarry Equipment OperatorLongwall MinerLong Hole DrillerJumbo OperatorUnderground Coal Miner
Industries
Coal MiningMineral Mining ExplorationMineral Exploration Drilling
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for RII30220 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
Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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AURKTJ011Remove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road tyres
AURKTJ012Remove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road wheel and rim assemblies
RIIBLA202FSupport underground shotfiring operations
RIIBLA204EStore, handle and transport explosives in underground coal mines
RIIBLA302EConduct shotfiring operations in underground coal mines
RIICOM301ECommunicate information
RIIENV301EConduct atmospheric monitoring
RIIERR201EConduct fire team operations
RIIERR204EProvide aided rescue to endangered personnel
RIIERR301ERespond to work site incidents
RIIERR302ERespond to local emergencies and incidents
RIIERR303EOperate in self-contained regenerative oxygen breathing apparatus
RIIERR305EControl underground fires
RIIERR306EConduct underground searches
RIIERR307EExtricate casualties from underground incidents
RIIERR308EExtricate and transport people involved in incidents
RIIERR309DEstablish and operate from fresh air base
RIIERR405Control emergencies and critical situations
RIIERR406Provide support for rescue operations
RIIHAN201EOperate a forklift
RIIHAN208EPerform dogging
RIIHAN209EPerform basic rigging
RIIHAN210DPerform intermediate rigging operations
RIIHAN211DConduct basic scaffolding operations
RIIHAN212EConduct non-slewing crane operations
RIIHAN301EOperate elevating work platform
RIIHAN302DConduct intermediate scaffolding operations
RIIHAN305DOperate a gantry or overhead crane
RIIHAN307EOperate a vehicle loading crane
RIIMCU201DOperate power tram
RIIMCU202DConduct tracked vehicle/plant operations
RIIMCU203DConduct wheeled vehicle operations (non-articulated)
RIIMCU204DConduct wheeled vehicle operations (articulated)
RIIMCU206DInstall, maintain and recover gas drainage systems
RIIMCU207DInstall, maintain and recover electrical services
RIIMCU209EConduct roadway maintenance
RIIMCU210DConduct stonedusting operations
RIIMCU213EConduct feeder breaker operations
RIIMCU215DOperate longwall ancillary equipment
RIIMCU218Work safely with polymeric chemicals in underground coal mining
RIIMCU301EConduct specialised strata control operations
RIIMCU302FConstruct and maintain ventilation devices
RIIMCU303EConduct continuous miner operations
RIIMCU304EConduct shuttle car operations
RIIMCU305EConduct outburst mining operations
RIIMCU306EConduct shearer operations
RIIMCU307EConduct longwall face equipment operations
RIIMCU308EInstall and recover longwall equipment
RIIMCU309EOperate breaker line supports
RIIMCU310EConduct flexible conveyor train (FCT) operations
RIIMCU311EMonitor control processes
RIIMCU312Conduct polymeric chemical operations in underground coal mining
RIIMCU313Mix and pump polymeric chemicals in underground coal mining
RIIMCU314Transport and store polymeric chemicals in underground coal mining
RIIMCU401EConduct special roadway operations
RIIMPO208FOperate support equipment
RIIMPO304EConduct wheel loader operations
RIIMPO307EConduct wheel grader operations in underground mines
RIINHB304EConduct reverse circulation drilling operations
RIINHB310DConduct surface directional drilling
RIIPEO202EProvide deck support for conveyor-car high wall mining operations
RIIPEO207ECarry out conveyor system shift
RIIPEO208EExtend, retract and maintain conveyor componentry
RIIPEO301EConduct conveyor-car high wall mining operations
RIIQUA201EMaintain and monitor site quality standards
RIIRIS202ERespond to site based spills
RIIRIS301EApply risk management processes
RIISAM205ECut, weld and bend materials
RIISAM207EApply operational maintenance skills
RIISAM212EService mine plant and equipment
RIISAM301FTest operational functions of vehicles and equipment
RIISAM304EInstall, commission and maintain major conveyor equipment and systems
RIISAM315AManage tyre, wheel and rim assembly applications
RIIUND201DInstall, maintain and recover reticulation systems
RIIUND205ERespond to a workforce incident
RIIUND207EConduct underground lifting operations
RIIUND208EConduct skip operations
RIIUND209EOperate automated winder
RIIUND301EOperate manual winder
RIIUND302EConduct cage operations
RIIUND303EOperate winder for shaft sinking
RIIVEH201EOperate a light vehicle
RIIVEH202FOperate a medium vehicle
RIIWHS301EConduct safety and health investigations
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the RII30220 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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