Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations

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The Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations is recommended for more experienced operators who are currently working on an open pit site.  We recommend for employers who are wishing to offer their employees the opportunity to achieve a Nationally Recognised Qualification which is transportable across Australia recognising their knowledge and skills in surface extraction.

The program offers units in risk, safety, communication as well as key units related to equipment such as EWP, telescopic handler and wheel loader (when available on site).

If you would like to utilise current WA based funding to offer your employees the chance to achieve a Nationally Recognised Qualification or you are working on site and wish to have your knowledge and skills recognised – come and talk to us today.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as production operators, working in open cut coal or metalliferous mines or quarries, 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. This qualification is available for sites that wish to provide this for their employees. Also available as a traineeship.

Eligibility Requirements for Subsidised Training

*Students who obtain in a funded place can only be enrolled in one funded course at a time

Funding Eligibility

• Persons primary place of residence is in Western Australia AND
• Persons must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or holders of approved Visa subclasses 309,444,785,790,820;
• Holders of a Bridging Visa E (Subclass 050 and 051) where the visa holder has made a valid application for a visa of subclass 785 or 790.
• Ukraine citizens who are holders of a visa subclass 449 or 786;
• Afghan citizens who are holders of a visa sub-class 449; or
• Holders of a bridging visa who are eligible to work and who have made a valid application for a subclass 866.
• a dependent or spouse of the primary holder of a visa subclass 457
• a bridging visa holder who has made a valid application for a visa subclass 866; or2023 Year 12 school students who are leaving school can access a subsidised training place from 23 October 2023.

  *Evidence may be requested to support your claim at enrolment.

This does not include Students undertaking a school-based program such as an Apprenticeship, Traineeship, Pre-apprenticeship, or Aboriginal School Based Training (ASBT) Program.

Concession Eligibility

• Persons aged 15—24 years at the time of enrolment (excluding students enrolled at school)
• Persons and dependents of persons in receipt of services from one of the following Commonwealth support or employment services programs:
• Jobactive
• Online Employment Services
• ParentsNext

(a letter from the Commonwealth services provider confirming the student’s participation in the program is required)

• Persons and dependents of persons receiving the Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY
• Persons and dependents of persons holding:
• a pensioner concession card or  Health Care Card; or
• a Repatriation Health Benefits Card issued by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs
• Dependents of persons who are inmates of a custodial institution

Traineeship Eligibility

Trainees must meet the requirements for funding eligibility and meet the new worker definition (i.e. have been employed for less than 3 months full time or less than 12 months part-time or casual prior to commencing the qualification) Trainees will be employed in an appropriate role that reflects the requirements of the qualification.

Theory: Online
Practical Assessments: On-site or Mine Training Australia or RPL

Total number of units: 13
3 core units, 10 elective units

CORE UNITS

RIIENV201E – Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
RIIRIS301E – Apply risk management processes
RIIWHS201E – Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

ELECTIVE UNITS

RIICOM301E- Communicate information
RIIGOV201E– Comply with site work processes/procedures
RIIHAN309F– Conduct telescopic materials handler operations
RIIMEX302D– Assess ground conditions
RIIMPO304E– Conduct wheel loader operations
RIISAM301F– Test operational functions of vehicles and equipment
RIIVEH201E– Operate a light vehicle
CPCCLDG3001A– License to perform dogging
RIIHAN301E– Operate elevating work platform
RIIRIS202E– Respond to site-based spills

Above 18 years old.

Suitable for participants already working on a mine site.