If you have experience working in mining, in particular open pit work, this course can take your career to the next level and open up new job opportunities!
With this training, you'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to work as a production operator; mineral processing technician; or a quarry mobile plant or surface coal operator.
In addition to learning workplace health and safety regulations and risk management, you'll also learn how to identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns; workplace communication and teamwork; and on-site processes and procedures.
Depending on where you study, you can also choose electives including hydraulic excavation; grader and haul truck operations; operating tracked and wheeled dozers; and more!
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.
Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
This qualification reflects the role of employees such as production operators in an open cut mine or quarry, who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.
Choose a private training provider that delivers this course
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Delivered through a traineeship pathway, this qualification reflects the role of individuals such as production operators, working in open cut coal or metalliferous mines or quarries.
They perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.
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This qualification reflects the role of employees such as production operators in an open cut mine or quarry, who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.
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This qualification is delivered under PIT in Perth Metro area
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The RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations reflects the role of individuals such as production operators, working in open cut coal or metalliferous mines or quarries, who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures. This qualification is available for sites that wish to provide this for their employees.
This qualification is suitable for participants who are already working on a mine site and are over 18 years old.
Students completing this program will participate in supported online learning and complete practical assessments onsite or at Mine Training Australia’s facilities in Osborne Park. Some students may be eligible for RPL depending on their skills and knowledge. The duration will vary depending on operator experience and elective units chosen.
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The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.