Certificate IV in Surface Extraction Operations

About this course

Are you looking to become a leader in surface extraction operations? This course will help you as a supervisor or team leader in open cut mines or quarries.

You will learn how to:

apply and monitor safety management plans
lead and coordinate staff
handle various tasks in the resources sector
solve problems and make decisions in a mining or quarrying environment.

After completing this course, you will be able to work as a supervisor or team leader in open cut mines or quarries.

This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Licensing and regulatory information

Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Before applying, ask your preferred course provider for details and check with the relevant industry body.

This course can be done as a traineeship. You’ll get technical knowledge through coursework and hands-on experience through paid work. On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification.

To enrol as a trainee, you’ll need:
1. a job in a relevant workplace in the same field as your course, and
2. an employer willing to sign a Commonwealth Government ‘Training Contract’ and support your learning at work.
To get started:
- contact an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider for information on finding an employer and for ongoing support
- find a course provider that delivers the course as a traineeship.
To get help:
- contact the TAFE and Training Line
- visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page
- visit Apprenticeships Victoria.

Units of study

Core units

Unit title	Unit code
Communicate information	RIICOM301E
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices	RIIENV302E
Apply, monitor and report on compliance systems	RIIGOV401E
Apply site risk management system	RIIRIS401E

Elective units

Unit title	Unit code
Research and develop business plans	BSBESB401
Plan finances for new business ventures	BSBESB403
Market new business ventures	BSBESB404
Report on financial activity	BSBFIN401
Support the learning and development of teams and individuals	BSBHRM413
Coordinate workplace information systems	BSBINS402
Demonstrate leadership in the workplace	BSBLDR411
Coordinate business operational plans	BSBOPS402
Implement customer service strategies	BSBOPS404
Develop personal work priorities	BSBPEF402
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs	BSBWHS411
Ensure a safe workplace for a work area	BSBWHS521
Provide First Aid	HLTAID011
Use advanced features of applications	ICTICT312
Supervise autonomous operations	RIIARO401
Conduct surface shotfiring operations	RIIBLA301E
Manage blasting operations	RIIBLA401E
Monitor and control the effects of blasting on the environment	RIIBLA402E
Develop and maintain positive community relations	RIICCR401E
Supervise dust and noise control	RIIENV401E
Conduct fire team operations	RIIERR201E
Apply initial response First Aid	RIIERR205D
Respond to work site incidents	RIIERR301E
Respond to local emergencies and incidents	RIIERR302E
Apply and monitor emergency preparedness and response systems in surface operations	RIIERR401E
Lead rescue teams	RIIERR403E
Provide support for rescue operations	RIIERR406
Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams	RIILAT402E
Apply pit plan	RIIMEX401D
Supervise dredging operations	RIIMEX402E
Apply and monitor systems for stable mining	RIIMEX404E
Apply and monitor systems and methods of surface coal mining	RIIMEX405E
Apply and monitor the ground control management plan	RIIMEX407
Supervise overburden dump operations	RIIMEX408
Supervise mobile plant operations	RIIMPO401D
Monitor interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment	RIIMPO403D
Supervise processing operations	RIIPRO401D
Supervise recycled materials operations	RIIPRO402D
Apply a quality management system on site	RIIQUA401E
Apply and monitor mine services and infrastructure systems	RIIRAI401D
Apply and monitor site plant and resource management plan	RIIRAI402D
Apply risk management processes	RIIRIS301E
Manage and coordinate spill response	RIIRIS403D
Implement and maintain management systems to control risk	RIIRIS501E
Apply site plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance management plans	RIISAM401E
Commission/recommission plant	RIISAM403E
Apply and monitor the site stockpile management plan	RIISRM401D
Monitor quarry laboratory operations and the quality of results	RIISTD401
Apply and monitor site waste and by-products management plan	RIIWBP401D
Conduct safety and health investigations	RIIWHS301E
Supervise work in confined spaces	RIIWHS401E
Examine and maintain mine safety	RIIWHS402E
Apply and monitor the site water management plan	RIIWMG401D
Contribute to assessment	TAEASS301
Plan assessment activities and processes	TAEASS401
Assess competence	TAEASS402
Participate in assessment validation	TAEASS403
Provide work skill instruction	TAEDEL301

Course providers

This course is offered by the following providers. Click on the links to the provider websites for the latest information on course details, fees and how to apply.

Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Lilydale Lakeside (Lilydale)
Delivery modes: Part time on-campus
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