Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Resource Processing
Certificate IV in Resource Processing
RII40520
BGQ2
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 17/03/2026 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 23/03/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 12/03/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as supervisors or team leaders, working in metalliferous processing facilities or coal preparation and treatment plants, who perform tasks involving a broad range of varied activities, most of which are complex and non-routine.
They are responsible for the quantity and quality of the output of others, contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems and apply safety management plans to the workplace.
Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the qualification.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.Total number of units = Twelve (12)
- Four (4) core units plus
- Eight (8) elective units, of which:
- one (1) unit must be from Group A
- at least one (1) unit must be from Group B
- no more than four (4) units may be from the Group C
- no more than two (2) units 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.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
1. Core Units
These units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBM73 | RIIERR401E | Apply and monitor emergency preparedness and response systems in surface operations | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OBV78 | RIIGOV401E | Apply, monitor and report on compliance systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OBO93 | RIICOM301E | Communicate information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBO90 | RIIWHS301E | Conduct safety and health investigations | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units: Group A
One (1) unit must be completed from Group A.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBM86 | RIIRIS301E | Apply risk management processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBO99 | RIIRIS402E | Carry out the risk management process | 80 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective Units: Group B
At least one (1) unit must be completed from Group B.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH620 | RIIRAI401D | Apply and monitor mine services and infrastructure systems | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AXM83 | PMAOPS411 | Manage plant shutdown and restart | 40 | Unit of competency |
4. Elective Units: Group C
No more than four (4) units can be completed from Group C.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZF0 | RII40515 | Certificate IV in Resource Processing | Qualification |
General Notes
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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