RII30420 Certificate III in Resource Processing

This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as production operators, working in metalliferous processing facilities or coal preparation and treatment plants, who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors, and must be sourced from state jurisdictions prior to applying the qualification.

Entry Requirements

Nil

Packaging Rules

The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.

Total number of units = 13

  • 4 core units plus
  • 9 elective units, of which:
    • 1 must be from Group A
    • at least 6 must be from Group B
    • no more than 2 may be from Group C
    • no more than 2 may be from elsewhere in this or any other currently endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome.

The elective bank contains both licensed and non-licensed units of competency relating to high risk work in the resources and infrastructure industry. To be appointed under any statutory requirements in related roles, units of competency should be selected to meet the state/territory licensing requirements.

There are prerequisites to imported units listed in this qualification. Where a unit is imported as an elective care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified are complied with.

Core units of competency
Unit codeUnit title
RIICOM201ECommunicate in the workplace
RIIENV201EIdentify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
RIIRIS301EApply risk management processes
RIIWHS201EWork safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
Electives
Group A
Unit codeUnit title
MSMPER200Work in accordance with an issued permit
MSMPER300*Issue work permits
RIIGOV201EComply with site work processes/procedures
RIIQUA201EMaintain and monitor site quality standards
Group B
Unit codeUnit title
MSL943003Work safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation
PMAOPS338Communicate and monitor pipeline activities
PMAOPS342Conduct pipeline pigging
PMAOPS343Transfer bulk fluids into/out of storage facility
PPMSTM301Perform steam boiler operations
RIICOM301ECommunicate information
RIIERR302ERespond to local emergencies and incidents
RIIHAN309FConduct telescopic materials handler operations
RIIHAN311FConduct operations with integrated tool carrier
RIIMCP301DMonitor plant operations for coal preparation
RIIMPG301DControl and monitor automated plant/machinery
RIIMPO301EConduct hydraulic excavator operations
RIIMPO304EConduct wheel loader operations
RIIMPO305FConduct coal stockpile dozer operations
RIIMPO306DOperate plant/machinery on live stockpiles
RIIMPO308FConduct tracked dozer operations
RIIMPO309FConduct wheeled dozer operations
RIIMPO310FConduct grader operations
RIIMPO319EConduct backhoe/loader operations
RIIMPO331EConduct operations with stockpile dozer
RIIMPO334EConduct skid steer loader operations using attachments
RIIMPO335EConduct skid steer loader operations without attachments
RIIMPO336EConduct belly dump truck operations
RIIMPO337EConduct articulated haul truck operations
RIIMPO338EConduct rigid haul truck operations
RIIPBE301DConduct calcinations activities
RIIPBE302DConduct bacterial oxidation
RIIPBE303DConduct filtering process
RIIPBE304DConduct heavy media separation
RIIPBE305DConduct high tension separation
RIIPBE306DConduct leaching process
RIIPBE308DConduct thickening and clarifying process
RIIPBE309DConduct wet gravity separation
RIIPBE310DConduct flotation process
RIIPBE311DConduct magnetic separation
RIIPEO201EConduct conveyor operations
RIIPEO203DConduct stacker operations
RIIPEO205DConduct ship loading operations
RIIPEO302EOperate and monitor ore car dumpers
RIIPGP201DConduct pump operations
RIIPGP202DHandle reagents
RIIPGP301DConduct drying activities
RIIPGP302DMonitor and operate auxiliary plant and equipment
RIIPHA301DConduct milling/grinding
RIIPHA302DOperate and monitor filter processes
RIIPRE301DConduct electrowinning/electro-refining operations
RIIPRE302DConduct elution processes
RIIPRE303DConduct gold room operations
RIIPRO301DConduct crushing and screening plant operations
RIIPRO302DPerform process control room operations
RIIPSM302DCast ingots
RIIPSM304DOperate furnaces
RIISAM202EIsolate and access plant
RIISRM301EBlend stockpile materials
RIISRM302EConduct stockpile reclaiming operations
RIISRM304EMaintain stockpiles
RIIWBP203EMonitor tailings dam environments
RIIWHS301EConduct safety and health investigations
RIIWMG302DReclaim and treat water
UEPOPS083Operate and monitor boiler steam/water cycle
Group C
Unit codeUnit title
BSBINS309Maintain business records
BSBTWK301Use inclusive work practices
MSMWHS201Conduct hazard analysis
PMAOPS202Operate fluid mixing equipment
PMAOPS205Operate heat exchangers
PMAOPS208Operate chemical separation equipment
PMAOPS223Operate and monitor valve systems
PMAOPS230Monitor, operate and maintain pipeline stations and equipment
PMAOPS246Operate separation equipment
PMAOPS247Operate powered separation equipment
RIIERR205DApply initial response First Aid
RIIERR301ERespond to work site incidents
RIIERR303EOperate in self-contained regenerative oxygen breathing apparatus
RIIERR308EExtricate and transport people involved in incidents
RIIHAN305DOperate a gantry or overhead crane
RIIHAN307EOperate a vehicle loading crane
RIIMCP202DConduct rail dispatch operations
RIIMEX203DBreak oversize rock
RIIMPO206DConduct bulk water truck operations
RIIMPO208FOperate support equipment
RIIPBE201DConduct aeration process
RIIPBE202DConduct digestion process
RIIPBE203DConduct precipitation operations
RIIPBE204DConduct reduction process
RIIPEO204DConduct shore side mooring operations
RIIPGP203DOperate compressors
RIIPHA201DOperate raw material feed systems
RIIPRO202DConduct screening and conveying operations
RIIPRO204DBulk package and store product
RIIPRO205DConduct blending plant operations
RIIRIS202ERespond to site based spills
RIISAM301FTest operational functions of vehicles and equipment
RIISAM304EInstall, commission and maintain major conveyor equipment and systems
RIISTD301DTake environmental samples and measurements
RIIVEH201EOperate a light vehicle
RIIVEH302EOperate multi-combination vehicle
RIIVEH304EConduct tip truck operations
RIIVEH305FOperate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
RIIWBP201ETreat and dispose of rejects and tailings
RIIWBP202EDistribute tailings
RIIWHS202EEnter and work in confined spaces
RIIWHS204EWork safely at heights
TLIA0003Complete and check import/export documentation
TLILIC0016Licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane
TLILIC3018Licence to drive a multi-combination vehicle
TLILIC0024Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)

Pre-requisite Requirements

Unit of competencyPrerequisite requirement
MSMPER300 Issue work permitsMSMWHS201   Conduct hazard analysis
RIIERR308E Extricate and transport people involved in incidentsPUAFIR207B   Operate breathing apparatus open circuit RIIERR303E   Operate in self-contained regenerative oxygen breathing apparatus

This qualification reflects the role of employees such as production operators in a metalliferous processing facility or a coal preparation and treatment plant, who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.

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