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RIISS00034 - Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Set

Course Details

Course Summary

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this skill set can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the skill set.

This skill set addresses the regulatory requirements for open-cut coal mining specified in Recognised Standard 11, Training in coal mines - Coal Mining Safety and Health Act, Queensland.


Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this skill set.


Course Details

Course Type Skill set
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Apprenticeships, Trades & Training
Skill Area
  • Mining
AQF Level Short Course

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

This skill set is for individuals who work in a surface coal mine context, and who work under direct supervision in operational roles.

Delivery Agreement

The assessors must have a minimum number of years of current work experience in the coal mining industry.  This is stated under the Assessment Conditions of each unit in the skill set within the training package.   All other compliance requirements under the RTO Standards 2015 must also be met. 

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 6 core units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Please select a course structure from the options below:
New To Industry NTI Course Structure

73.5 hours of structured training, including Standard 11 and foundational units which will provide strong underpinning knowledge and skills in line with the organisation’s values and culture. Training is delivered over 7 days, with each shift being 12 hours (10.5 hours of learning). Learners are put onto a rolling roster, which comprises 7-days on and 7-days off including morning shifts and afternoon shifts. This block includes structured training, which is delivered off the job within the BHP training environment (FutureFit Academy).

  • Mixed Mode
Core
RIIERR302E Respond to Local Emergencies and Incidents More Information Training.gov Details
RIIGOV201E Comply with site work processes/procedures More Information Training.gov Details
RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control More Information Training.gov Details
RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace More Information Training.gov Details
RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures More Information Training.gov Details
RIIERR205D Apply Initial Response First Aid More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
Unit Code Unit Name
RIIERR302E Respond to Local Emergencies and Incidents
RIIGOV201E Comply with site work processes/procedures
RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control
RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace
RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
RIIERR205D Apply Initial Response First Aid

National Training Program NTP Course Structure

Training is delivered over 2 days, with each shift being 12 hours (10.5 hours of learning each day). This course includes structured training, which is delivered off the job within the BHP training environment (FutureFit Academy).

  • Mixed Mode
Core
RIIERR302E Respond to Local Emergencies and Incidents More Information Training.gov Details
RIIGOV201E Comply with site work processes/procedures More Information Training.gov Details
RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control More Information Training.gov Details
RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace More Information Training.gov Details
RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures More Information Training.gov Details
RIIERR205D Apply Initial Response First Aid More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
Unit Code Unit Name
RIIERR302E Respond to Local Emergencies and Incidents
RIIGOV201E Comply with site work processes/procedures
RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control
RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace
RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
RIIERR205D Apply Initial Response First Aid

External Contracts Course Structure

Training is delivered over 2 days, with each shift being 12 hours (10.5 hours of learning each day). This course includes structured training, which is delivered off the job within the BHP training environment (FutureFit Academy).

  • Mixed Mode
Core
RIIERR302E Respond to Local Emergencies and Incidents More Information Training.gov Details
RIIGOV201E Comply with site work processes/procedures More Information Training.gov Details
RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control More Information Training.gov Details
RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace More Information Training.gov Details
RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures More Information Training.gov Details
RIIERR205D Apply Initial Response First Aid More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
Unit Code Unit Name
RIIERR302E Respond to Local Emergencies and Incidents
RIIGOV201E Comply with site work processes/procedures
RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control
RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace
RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
RIIERR205D Apply Initial Response First Aid

Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
Third Party Verification
RPL
Course Learning Outcomes
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