Diploma of Surface Operations Management
RII50120
Trades & constructionDiplomaNationally recognised
Level 5AQF level
13Units to complete
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 (RII50120, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Diploma; 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 2 careers. Each one opens that career's page: pay, outlook and how to get in.
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Coal Mine ManagerQuarry ManagerQuarry Operations Technical ManagerQuarry Operations ManagerQuarry Operations Area ManagerMine Manager (Metalliferous Mining)Mine Surveyor
Industries
Mineral Mining ExplorationCoal Mining
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for RII50120 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: 3 core plus 10 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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BSBESB403Plan finances for new business ventures
BSBFIN501Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBHRM523Coordinate the learning and development of teams and individuals
BSBINS501Implement information and knowledge management systems
BSBOPS502Manage business operational plans
BSBOPS505Manage organisational customer service
BSBPEF501Manage personal and professional development
BSBSTR502Facilitate continuous improvement
BSBTWK502Manage team effectiveness
BSBWHS411Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
BSBWHS521Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
RIIBLA301EConduct surface shotfiring operations
RIIBLA401EManage blasting operations
RIIBLA403Design blasts
RIIBLA602EEstablish and maintain explosives safety and security management systems
RIICCR401EDevelop and maintain positive community relations
RIICOM301ECommunicate information
RIIENV501EImplement and maintain environmental management plans
RIIENV502EUndertake process or project environmental impact assessments
RIIERR503DImplement emergency preparedness and response systems
RIIERR504EManage major incidents and emergencies
RIIGOV401EApply, monitor and report on compliance systems
RIIGOV501EIdentify, implement and maintain legal compliance requirements
RIILAT402EProvide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams
RIIMEX405EApply and monitor systems and methods of surface coal mining
RIIMEX501DImplement pit plan
RIIMEX502DImplement systems and methods of mining
RIIMEX503EManage dredging operations
RIIMEX504Implement the ground control management plan
RIIMPO502DManage the interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment
RIIPRM501EImplement, monitor, rectify and report on contracts
RIIPRO501DImplement site processing plant operations
RIIPRO502DDevelop, implement and maintain process control systems
RIIRAI501DImplement mine transport systems and production equipment
RIIRAI502DDevelop and implement site plant and resource management plan
RIIRAI503DImplement site services and infrastructure systems
RIIRAI504DSelect and install surface plant and equipment
RIIRAI505DImplement the surface mine mechanical plant management plan
RIIRAI506DImplement, monitor, rectify and report on inventory control system
RIIRAI508EImplement mine services systems
RIIRAI509DImplement mine fixed plant and infrastructure systems
RIIRIS402ECarry out the risk management process
RIIRIS403EManage and coordinate spill response
RIIRIS501EImplement and maintain management systems to control risk
RIISAM501EImplement and maintain the site plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance plans
RIISDM501DConduct mine surveying operations
RIISRM501EImplement stockpile management plans
RIISRM502EDesign stockpile formations and reclaiming systems
RIIWBP501DImplement site waste and by-product management plan
RIIWBP502DPlan and monitor recycled material operations
RIIWHS301EConduct safety and health investigations
RIIWHS404EImplement and monitor health and hygiene management systems
RIIWMG501DImplement the site water management plan
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the RII50120 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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