Get a job at underground mines extracting iron ore, copper, tin, nickel, gold, silver and zinc with the RII30320 Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining. This nationally recognised training course introduces you to the environmental and safety protocols of underground mine sites and qualifies you for operator and production roles. The course covers: assessing ground conditions, maintaining site quality standards, identifying environmental and heritage concerns, work team communication, risk management and WHS procedures, shotfiring operations, blasting operations, and underground production. Enquire now for the full list of study units, mining competencies, and enrolment centres near you.
Entry requirements for the Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining 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 III in Underground Metalliferous Mining 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 Miner operates a range of equipment at an open cut or underground mining facility. You might use equipment such as excavators, dump trucks, digge...
A Shotfirer uses explosives to break up ground at a mine site, quarry or demolition area. You’ll place explosives in key positions and use detonato...
A Safety Officer ensures that workplaces adhere to health and safety regulations to prevent accidents and injuries. You might work in various indus...
A Driller operates equipment used to extract minerals, liquids or gases from underground. You might work on a drilling rig, in the mining industry...
An Environmental Officer ensures an organisation’s activities are sustainable and environmentally aware. You’ll make sure practices meet government...
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