Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining
RII30320
Trades & constructionCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
16Training providers
Mar 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (RII30320, 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
Quarry Mobile Equipment OperatorQuarry Equipment OperatorScraper Operator (Mining)Shotfirer’s AssistantShotfirerLong Hole DrillerJumbo OperatorBogger OperatorHaul Truck Operator (Mining)Grader Operator (Mining)Dozer Operator (Mining and Extractive Industries)
Industries
Blast Hole DrillingMineral Exploration DrillingMineral Mining Exploration
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for RII30320 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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BSBOPS402Coordinate business operational plans
BSBSTR401Promote innovation in team environments
BSBTWK301Use inclusive work practices
MSMPER200Work in accordance with an issued permit
MSMPER300Issue work permits
MSMWHS201Conduct hazard analysis
RIIBEF301DRun on-site operations
RIIBEF302EMonitor site production activities
RIIBEF401EManage non-routine and complex technical situations
RIIBHD302EConduct underground development drilling
RIIBHD303EConduct long hole drilling
RIIBLA201ESupport shotfiring operations
RIIBLA202FSupport underground shotfiring operations
RIIBLA205EStore, handle and transport explosives
RIIBLA303EConduct underground development shotfiring
RIIBLA304EConduct underground production shotfiring
RIIBLA305EConduct secondary blasting
RIIBLA401EManage blasting operations
RIICAR302DRehabilitate small mine site
RIICOM302DCommunicate workplace information
RIIENV201EIdentify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
RIIERR203EEscape from hazardous situations unaided
RIIERR204EProvide aided rescue to endangered personnel
RIIERR302ERespond to local emergencies and incidents
RIIHAN304EConduct slewing crane operations
RIIHAN309FConduct telescopic materials handler operations
RIIHAN310EConduct crane operations underground
RIIHAN311FConduct operations with integrated tool carrier
RIIMEX302DAssess ground conditions
RIIMPG301DControl and monitor automated plant/machinery
RIIMPO307EConduct wheel grader operations in underground mines
RIIMPO333EConduct underground load, haul and dump truck operations
RIIMPO334EConduct skid steer loader operations using attachments
RIIMPO335EConduct skid steer loader operations without attachments
RIIMSM307DInstall and maintain ventilation systems and equipment
RIINHB312DConduct raise boring
RIIQUA201EMaintain and monitor site quality standards
RIIRIS202ERespond to site based spills
RIIRIS301EApply risk management processes
RIISAM202EIsolate and access plant
RIISAM306EService and maintain conveyors, feeders and hoppers
RIISAM307EService and maintain crushers
RIISRM302EConduct stockpile reclaiming operations
RIISTD301DTake environmental samples and measurements
RIIUMM303DConduct hand held mining
RIIUMM304DConstruct and maintain underground roads
RIIUMM305DInstall and remove a secondary fan
RIIUMM306DConduct mechanical scaling
RIIUMM307DMaintain underground stockpiles
RIIUND205ERespond to a workforce incident
RIIUND301EOperate manual winder
RIIUND302EConduct cage operations
RIIUND303EOperate winder for shaft sinking
RIIUND305DRecover underground equipment
RIIUND307DConduct tele-remote operations
RIIUND309DConduct mechanical underground ground support drilling and installation
RIIUND310EApply shotcrete underground
RIIVEH306EOperate a mine service vehicle
RIIWHS201EWork safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
RIIWHS301EConduct safety and health investigations
TLILIC0022Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes)
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the RII30320 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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