Get your first job at an open cut mine or quarry with the RII20220 - Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations. This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to the routines and safety procedures of an Australian mine site, beginning with risk controls, workplace communication, quality standards, and sustainability. You’ll then gain the operational skills you need to operate machinery, vehicles and equipment. Technical skills include: mixing explosives, dust suppression, breaking oversized rocks, laying cables and hoses, crushing operations, carrying out preventative maintenance. Enquire now for the full list of study units, mining career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates.
Entry requirements for the Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations will prepare you for the following roles.
A Mining Machine Operator works with various types of machinery and equipment to extract materials on a mine site. You might work in an underground...
A Dump Truck Operator drives a dump truck in a range of industries including mining or quarrying. You’ll be part of a production team and your role...
A Loader Operator uses loading equipment to move materials around a site. You might operate a range of machinery and use your skills to operate con...
An Excavator Operator breaks up and moves dirt and rock using excavation equipment. You might work on small scale residential projects, larger cons...
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