Certificate III in Resource Processing
RII30420
Trades & constructionCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
13Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
35Training providers
Mar 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (RII30420, 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
Senior Process Operator/Senior Production Operator (Mineral Processing)Remote Control Room OperatorProcess Operator (Mineral Processing)Coal Preparation Senior Operator
Industries
Coal MiningMinerals Processing
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for RII30420 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 13 units: 4 core plus 9 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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BSBINS309Maintain business records
BSBTWK301Use inclusive work practices
MSL943003Work safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation
MSMPER200Work in accordance with an issued permit
MSMPER300Issue work permits
MSMWHS201Conduct hazard analysis
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
PMAOPS338Communicate and monitor pipeline activities
PMAOPS342Conduct pipeline pigging
PMAOPS343Transfer bulk fluids into/out of storage facility
PPMSTM301Perform steam boiler operations
RIICOM201ECommunicate in the workplace
RIICOM301ECommunicate information
RIIENV201EIdentify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
RIIERR205DApply initial response First Aid
RIIERR301ERespond to work site incidents
RIIERR302ERespond to local emergencies and incidents
RIIERR303EOperate in self-contained regenerative oxygen breathing apparatus
RIIERR308EExtricate and transport people involved in incidents
RIIGOV201EComply with site work processes/procedures
RIIHAN305DOperate a gantry or overhead crane
RIIHAN307EOperate a vehicle loading crane
RIIHAN309FConduct telescopic materials handler operations
RIIHAN311FConduct operations with integrated tool carrier
RIIMCP202DConduct rail dispatch operations
RIIMCP301DMonitor plant operations for coal preparation
RIIMEX203DBreak oversize rock
RIIMPG301DControl and monitor automated plant/machinery
RIIMPO206DConduct bulk water truck operations
RIIMPO208FOperate support equipment
RIIMPO301EConduct hydraulic excavator operations
RIIMPO304EConduct wheel loader operations
RIIMPO305FConduct coal stockpile dozer operations
RIIMPO306DOperate plant/machinery on live stockpiles
RIIMPO308FConduct tracked dozer operations
RIIMPO309FConduct wheeled dozer operations
RIIMPO310FConduct grader operations
RIIMPO319EConduct backhoe/loader operations
RIIMPO331EConduct operations with stockpile dozer
RIIMPO334EConduct skid steer loader operations using attachments
RIIMPO335EConduct skid steer loader operations without attachments
RIIMPO336EConduct belly dump truck operations
RIIMPO337EConduct articulated haul truck operations
RIIMPO338EConduct rigid haul truck operations
RIIPBE201DConduct aeration process
RIIPBE202DConduct digestion process
RIIPBE203DConduct precipitation operations
RIIPBE204DConduct reduction process
RIIPBE301DConduct calcinations activities
RIIPBE302DConduct bacterial oxidation
RIIPBE303DConduct filtering process
RIIPBE304DConduct heavy media separation
RIIPBE305DConduct high tension separation
RIIPBE306DConduct leaching process
RIIPBE308DConduct thickening and clarifying process
RIIPBE309DConduct wet gravity separation
RIIPBE310DConduct flotation process
RIIPBE311DConduct magnetic separation
RIIPEO201EConduct conveyor operations
RIIPEO203DConduct stacker operations
RIIPEO204DConduct shore side mooring operations
RIIPEO205DConduct ship loading operations
RIIPEO302EOperate and monitor ore car dumpers
RIIPGP201DConduct pump operations
RIIPGP202DHandle reagents
RIIPGP203DOperate compressors
RIIPGP301DConduct drying activities
RIIPGP302DMonitor and operate auxiliary plant and equipment
RIIPHA201DOperate raw material feed systems
RIIPHA301DConduct milling/grinding
RIIPHA302DOperate and monitor filter processes
RIIPRE301DConduct electrowinning/electro-refining operations
RIIPRE302DConduct elution processes
RIIPRE303DConduct gold room operations
RIIPRO202DConduct screening and conveying operations
RIIPRO204DBulk package and store product
RIIPRO205DConduct blending plant operations
RIIPRO301DConduct crushing and screening plant operations
RIIPRO302DPerform process control room operations
RIIPSM302DCast ingots
RIIPSM304DOperate furnaces
RIIQUA201EMaintain and monitor site quality standards
RIIRIS202ERespond to site based spills
RIIRIS301EApply risk management processes
RIISAM202EIsolate and access plant
RIISAM301FTest operational functions of vehicles and equipment
RIISAM304EInstall, commission and maintain major conveyor equipment and systems
RIISRM301EBlend stockpile materials
RIISRM302EConduct stockpile reclaiming operations
RIISRM304EMaintain stockpiles
RIISTD301DTake environmental samples and measurements
RIIVEH201EOperate a light vehicle
RIIVEH302EOperate multi-combination vehicle
RIIVEH304EConduct tip truck operations
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
RIIWHS202EEnter and work in confined spaces
RIIWHS204EWork safely at heights
RIIWHS301EConduct safety and health investigations
RIIWMG302DReclaim and treat water
TLIA0003Complete and check import/export documentation
TLILIC0016Licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane
TLILIC0024Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)
TLILIC3018Licence to drive a multi-combination vehicle
UEPOPS083Operate and monitor boiler steam/water cycle
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the RII30420 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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