Certificate IV in Underground Metalliferous Mining Operations
RII40320
Trades & constructionCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
16Units to complete
6 months 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 (RII40320, 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 factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Underground Mine Supervisor (Metalliferous Mining)
Industries
Mineral Mining ExplorationMiningBlast Hole Drilling
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for RII40320 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 16 units: 8 core plus 8 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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BSBHRM413Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
BSBINS402Coordinate workplace information systems
BSBLDR411Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
BSBOPS402Coordinate business operational plans
BSBPEF402Develop personal work priorities
BSBSTR401Promote innovation in team environments
BSBSTR402Implement continuous improvement
BSBSUS411Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBWHS411Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
RIIBLA303EConduct underground development shotfiring
RIIBLA304EConduct underground production shotfiring
RIIBLA401EManage blasting operations
RIIBLA402EMonitor and control the effects of blasting on the environment
RIICOM301ECommunicate information
RIIERR403ELead rescue teams
RIIERR404DApply and monitor underground Metalliferous mine emergency preparedness and response systems
RIIGOV401EApply, monitor and report on compliance systems
RIILAT402EProvide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams
RIIMEX404EApply and monitor systems for stable mining
RIIMEX406DApply and monitor mine transport systems and production equipment
RIIQUA201EMaintain and monitor site quality standards
RIIRAI401DApply and monitor mine services and infrastructure systems
RIIRIS301EApply risk management processes
RIIRIS402ECarry out the risk management process
RIIRIS403EManage and coordinate spill response
RIISAM403ECommission/recommission plant
RIIUND401EApply and monitor the ventilation management plan
RIIWHS301EConduct safety and health investigations
RIIWHS401ESupervise work in confined spaces
RIIWHS403EApply the work health and safety management system
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 RII40320 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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