Certificate III in Mining Exploration
RII30520
Trades & constructionCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
13Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
3Training providers
Mar 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (RII30520, 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
Geological Technician (Mining)
Industries
Mineral Mining Exploration
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for RII30520 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: 5 core plus 8 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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HLTAID011Provide First Aid
RIICAR301DRehabilitate exploration site
RIICOM301ECommunicate information
RIIEGS201DOperate in isolated and remote situations
RIIEGS301EOperate and maintain instruments and field equipment
RIIEGS302DPlan and undertake field trip
RIIEGS303EProvide geological field assistance
RIIEGS304EMobilise equipment and materials
RIIEGS305ENavigate in remote or trackless areas
RIIENV201EIdentify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
RIIMPO319EConduct backhoe/loader operations
RIIMPO334EConduct skid steer loader operations using attachments
RIIRIS201EConduct local risk control
RIIRIS202ERespond to site based spills
RIISAM209ECarry out operational maintenance
RIISTD202ECollect routine site samples
RIISTD301DTake environmental samples and measurements
RIISTD302EProcess data and maintain accurate records
RIIVEH305FOperate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
RIIWHS201EWork safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the RII30520 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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