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Qualifications / Trades & construction

Advanced Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management

RII60320
Trades & constructionAdvanced DiplomaNationally recognised
Level 6AQF level
13Units to complete
18 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
4Training providers
Mar 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (RII60320, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Advanced Diploma; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Careers 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
Mining DirectorCoal Mine Manager
Industries
MiningCoal Mining
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for RII60320 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 facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 13 units: 10 core plus 3 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBFIN501Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBINS601Manage knowledge and information
BSBLDR602Provide leadership across the organisation
BSBOPS601Develop and implement business plans
BSBPMG537Manage project procurement
BSBSTR601Manage innovation and continuous improvement
BSBSTR602Develop organisational strategies
RIIBEF601EConduct business negotiations
RIIBLA202FSupport underground shotfiring operations
RIIBLA302EConduct shotfiring operations in underground coal mines
RIIENV601EEstablish and maintain the environmental management system
RIIERR602EEstablish and maintain underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems
RIIGOV601EEstablish, maintain and develop a statutory compliance management system
RIILAT402EProvide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams
RIIMCU601EEstablish and maintain spontaneous combustion management systems
RIIMCU602EEstablish and maintain gas management systems
RIIMCU603DEstablish and maintain the gas drainage management plan
RIIMCU604DEstablish and maintain the outburst management plan
RIIMCU605EEstablish and maintain inrush management systems
RIIMCU606EEstablish and maintain the mining method and strata management systems
RIIRAI603EEstablish and maintain mine transport systems and production equipment
RIIRAI604EEstablish and maintain mine services and infrastructure systems
RIIRAI605DEstablish and maintain an underground mine mechanical plant management system
RIIRIS403EManage and coordinate spill response
RIIRIS601EEstablish and maintain risk management systems
RIIUND601EEstablish and maintain ventilation management systems
RIIUND603DManage, operate and maintain the mine ventilation system
RIIWHS601EEstablish and maintain the WHS management system
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the RII60320 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 facts

Who offers it

4 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

Black Diamond Training & Safety SolutionsBased in NSW · Registered since 2017→
Hazeldean Training & Development Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 2012→
In 4 TrainingBased in QLD · Registered since 2009→
Performance Training Pty LimitedBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.