Certificate IV in Surface Extraction Operations
RII40120
Trades & constructionCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
13Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
17Training providers
Sep 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (RII40120, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsCareers this can lead to
This course is a recognised way into 1 career. Each one opens that career's page: pay, outlook and how to get in.
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Quarry SupervisorShotfirerOpen Cut Coal Mine SupervisorOpen Cut Mine Supervisor (Metalliferous Mining)Open Cut Miner (Metalliferous Mining)
Industries
Coal MiningBlast Hole DrillingQuarryingMineral Mining Exploration
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for RII40120 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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BSBESB401Research and develop business plans
BSBESB403Plan finances for new business ventures
BSBESB404Market new business ventures
BSBFIN401Report on financial activity
BSBHRM413Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
BSBINS402Coordinate workplace information systems
BSBLDR411Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
BSBOPS402Coordinate business operational plans
BSBOPS404Implement customer service strategies
BSBPEF402Develop personal work priorities
BSBWHS411Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
BSBWHS521Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
ICTICT312Use advanced features of applications
RIIARO401Supervise autonomous operations
RIIBLA301EConduct surface shotfiring operations
RIIBLA401EManage blasting operations
RIIBLA402EMonitor and control the effects of blasting on the environment
RIICCR401EDevelop and maintain positive community relations
RIICOM301ECommunicate information
RIIENV302EApply environmentally sustainable work practices
RIIENV401ESupervise dust and noise control
RIIERR201Conduct fire team operations
RIIERR205DApply initial response First Aid
RIIERR301ERespond to work site incidents
RIIERR302ERespond to local emergencies and incidents
RIIERR401EApply and monitor emergency preparedness and response systems in surface operations
RIIERR403ELead rescue teams
RIIERR406Provide support for rescue operations
RIIGOV401EApply, monitor and report on compliance systems
RIILAT402EProvide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams
RIIMEX401DApply pit plan
RIIMEX402ESupervise dredging operations
RIIMEX404EApply and monitor systems for stable mining
RIIMEX405EApply and monitor systems and methods of surface coal mining
RIIMEX407Apply and monitor the ground control management plan
RIIMEX408Supervise overburden dump operations
RIIMPO401DSupervise mobile plant operations
RIIMPO403DMonitor interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment
RIIPRO401DSupervise processing operations
RIIPRO402DSupervise recycled materials operations
RIIQUA401EApply a quality management system on site
RIIRAI401DApply and monitor mine services and infrastructure systems
RIIRAI402DApply and monitor site plant and resource management plan
RIIRIS301Apply risk management processes
RIIRIS401EApply site risk management system
RIIRIS403EManage and coordinate spill response
RIIRIS501EImplement and maintain management systems to control risk
RIISAM401EApply site plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance management plans
RIISAM403ECommission/recommission plant
RIISRM401DApply and monitor the site stockpile management plan
RIISTD401Monitor quarry laboratory operations and the quality of results
RIIWBP401DApply and monitor site waste and by-products management plan
RIIWHS301EConduct safety and health investigations
RIIWHS401ESupervise work in confined spaces
RIIWHS402EExamine and maintain mine safety
RIIWMG401DApply and monitor the site water management plan
TAEASS311Contribute to assessment
TAEASS401Plan assessment activities and processes
TAEASS412Assess competence
TAEASS413Participate in assessment validation
TAEDEL311Provide work skill instruction
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the RII40120 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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