Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner)
Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner)
RII40226
BTW1
Current
Pending
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 17/03/2026 | Current | Pending |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals, including open cut examiners, working in surface coal mines, who perform tasks involving a broad range of day-to-day, operational activities in their area of responsibility.
They are responsible for ensuring a safe work environment through applying the safety and health management system in and around work areas of surface excavation, including monitoring the quantity and quality of output, supervising others and applying solutions to non-routine problems.
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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Fourteen (14)- Ten (10) core units plus
- Four (4) elective units of which:
- one (1) unit must be chosen from Group A
- at least one (1) unit must be chosen from Group B
- one (1) or more units may be chosen from Group C
- no more than one (1) unit may be chosen from Group D
- no more than one (1) unit may be chosen from Group E
- no more than one (1) unit may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect current occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.
There are no 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.
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 |
| OBW58 | RIIMEX405E | Apply and monitor systems and methods of surface coal mining | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OBO99 | RIIRIS402E | Carry out the risk management process | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OBO90 | RIIWHS301E | Conduct safety and health investigations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCE46 | BSBLDR411 | Demonstrate leadership in the workplace | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBW22 | RIIWHS402E | Examine and maintain mine safety | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OCE13 | BSBSUS411 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCD21 | RIIWHS404E | Implement and monitor health and hygiene management systems | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WH445 | RIIMPO403D | Monitor interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBX27 | RIIBLA205E | Store, handle and transport explosives | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units: Group A
One (1) unit must be completed from Group A.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBV86 | RIIBLA301E | Conduct surface shotfiring operations | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OBW17 | RIIBLA201E | Support shotfiring operations | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBP00 | RIIMPO329F | Conduct dragline operations | 110 | Unit of competency |
| OAK72 | RIIMPO301E | Conduct hydraulic excavator operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OAK70 | RIIMPO302E | Conduct hydraulic shovel operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OAK71 | RIIMPO303E | Conduct rope shovel operations | 70 | Unit of competency |
4. Elective Units: Group C
At least one (1) unit must be completed from Group C.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAK63 | RIIMPO310F | Conduct grader operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OAK62 | RIIMPO312E | Conduct scraper operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBW09 | RIIBHD301E | Conduct surface blast hole drilling operations | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OAK64 | RIIMPO308F | Conduct tracked dozer operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OAK69 | RIIMPO304E | Conduct wheel loader operations | 65 | Unit of competency |
5. Elective Units: Group D
No more than one (1) unit can be chosen from Group D.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAK38 | RIIMPO337E | Conduct articulated haul truck operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OAK39 | RIIMPO336E | Conduct belly dump truck operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OAK40 | RIIMPO338E | Conduct rigid haul truck operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
6. Elective Units: Group E
No more than one (1) unit can be completed from Group E.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFG7 | RII40220 | Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner) | Qualification |
General Notes
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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