Skip to main content
Start of main content
VET student smiling
TAFE

RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations

Not available to international students.

Update your personalisation settings to view information about this course.

This course is only available to Domestic students and your preference is currently set to International.

This course is only available to International students and your preference is currently set to Domestic.

Key details

Duration

2 year/s

This program is delivered over a period of 1 - 4 years. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and/or units selected and will vary depending upon how long a student takes to reach the required competency level.

Intake

Locations

Remote, various
Not available to international students.

Course code

RII30120

Overview



This course is not available for online applications. Please contact the team for further information on how to apply.

This qualification 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.

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 for the qualification.

CDU TAFE currently only offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) only for this qualification.

Career opportunities

Occupations relevant to this qualification include:

  • Civil construction worker
  • Mine worker

Credit transfers and advanced standing

Skill recognition

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject regardless of how and where they were attained, including overseas.This can include skills from:

  • Previous study excluding courses at another VET/TAFE institution, but including courses at school or college, through adult education classes or training programs at work;
  • Work experience (including both work that is paid and unpaid); and/or
  • Life experience (for example leisure pursuits or voluntary work).

RPL is a form of assessment. It is used to determine whether a person has acquired, through formal or informal learning, the skills and experience consistent with the stated competency standards that comprise a qualification. RPL is not time referenced, so there are no parameters on how or when the skills are acquired. However, the skills that have been acquired through life experience etc., must be current and must match the elements and performance criteria contained in the individual unit.

Students seeking RPL need to indicate this on their enrolment form at the time of enrolment.

For further information please refer to the Applicant's Guide to the Recognition of Prior Learning or contact Student Central on 1800 061 963 (free call) or email Student.Central@cdu.edu.au.

Credit Transfer

Charles Darwin University as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.

Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.

In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for Exemption Form available from any campus, centre, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from the web.

Your completed Application for Exemption form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to the University either in person or by mail. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.

Pathways

VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.

Further training pathways from this qualification include but are not limited to RII40720 Certificate IV in Civil Construction.

Fees

2024 Fees

  Fee Type  2024 Course Fees
  NT Government supported*  $1,161.80 - $1,924.50
  Full Fee  $6,280.00 - $10,400.00

*This course is supported by the NT Government for eligible domestic students who are NT residents. A limited number of NT Government supported places are available, so secure your place now.

Fees shown are indicative and subject to change annually. Actual course fees may vary depending on the units chosen. International non-student visa-holders; study eligibility needs to be verified before enrolment. Fees may vary depending on the visa type.

For further clarification and information on fees, payment options, instalment plans, and refunds, contact CDU on 1800 061 963 or refer to TAFE Fees and Payments.

Fee exemptions

Exemptions apply to TAFE tuition fees for NTG supported courses only.

At the time of enrolment, students in these categories will be exempt from paying tuition fees:

  • Recipient of a Centrelink payment
  • Recipient of Department of Veterans Affairs benefits
  • Enrolled Secondary Students
  • Permanent residents with refugee or humanitarian status

Certified copy of the evidence must be provided at the time of enrolment.

If your course is delivered in a location that is listed on the NTG’s Location Categories for VET Funded Programs, with remote as the location category you may be eligible for the Remote 2 Location tuition fee exemption.

Delivery allowance for VET funded programs

CDU trades student

Why study trades at CDU?

Whether you're an apprentice, a trainee, or already working in the industry, our trades courses are for you.

Start your career or upskill in a variety of areas from construction and electrotechnology to plumbing and metal trades. Wherever your interest lies, you'll learn from experts with industry-standard technologies and tools so you can graduate workplace ready.

  • NT's largest training provider
  • Access to specialised trade training facilities
  • Recognition of prior learning so you can qualify faster
VET-palmerston-cookery-flipped

Why study at CDU?

Study with the Northern Territory's largest training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience.

  • Access to first-class facilities
  • Recognition of prior learning accepted
  • Packages into higher education available for most courses
CDU trades student

Why study trades at CDU?

Whether you're an apprentice, a trainee, or already working in the industry, our trades courses are for you.

Start your career or upskill in a variety of areas from construction and electrotechnology to plumbing and metal trades. Wherever your interest lies, you'll learn from experts with industry-standard technologies and tools so you can graduate workplace ready.

  • NT's largest training provider
  • Access to specialised trade training facilities
  • Recognition of prior learning so you can qualify faster
VET-palmerston-cookery-flipped

Why study at CDU?

Study with the Northern Territory's largest training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience.

  • Access to first-class facilities
  • Recognition of prior learning accepted
  • Packages into higher education available for most courses

What will I study?

To achieve a RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations a total of thirteen (13) units of competency must be completed comprising three (3) Core and ten (10) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 304 - 525.

Course structure

To achieve a RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations a total of thirteen (13) units of competency must be completed comprising three (3) Core and ten (10) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.

The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 304 - 525.

CodeModule/Unit of CompetencyHours
Core units of competency
RIIENV201EIdentify and assess environmental and heritage concerns20
RIIRIS301EApply risk management processes40
RIIWHS201EWork safely and follow WHS policies and procedures20
 Total nominal hours for core units80
Elective units of competency (Select 10 units as outlined below)
Group A (at least 1 unit from Group A)
RIICOM301ECommunicate information30
RIICOM302DCommunicate workplace information20
Group B (at least 1 unit from Group B)
RIIGOV201EComply with site work processes/procedures20
RIIQUA201EMaintain and monitor site quality standards20
Group C (at least 3 units from Group C)
RIIMEX302DAssess ground conditions20
RIIMPO206DConduct bulk water truck operations30
RIIMPO301EConduct hydraulic excavator operations40
RIIMPO304EConduct wheel loader operations40
RIIMPO306DOperate plant/machinery on live stockpiles30
RIIMPO308FConduct tracked dozer operations40
RIIMPO310FConduct grader operations40
RIIMPO312EConduct scraper operations40
RIIMPO337EConduct articulated haul truck operations40
RIIMPO338EConduct rigid haul truck operations40
RIIPRO301DConduct crushing and screening plant operations50
RIISRM301EBlend stockpile materials20
RIISRM302EConduct stockpile reclaiming operations40
RIISRM303EMove and position materials to form stockpiles24
RIISRM304EMaintain stockpiles20
RIIVEH201EOperate a light vehicle30
RIIVEH305FOperate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle40
Group D (no more than 3 units from Group D)
RIICRC310EConstruct and maintain roads60
RIIHAN305DOperate a gantry or overhead crane40
RIIHAN307EOperate a vehicle loading crane40
RIIHAN311FConduct operations with integrated tool carrier80
RIIVEH306EOperate a mine service vehicle20
 Total nominal hours for elective units224 - 445
 Total nominal hours for the qualification304 - 525


 

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

To gain entry into RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations as an Apprentice, candidates require: 

  • To be an Apprentice who has entered a Training Contract with their employer and Australian Apprenticeship Support Network NT.

Students can also undertake this course as non-Apprentices.

 

All of my lecturers were top notch former tradies with a solid grasp of what they were teaching. Whatever my issue was, they were always there for me. It was great.

Yron

CDU student

Yron VET Trades

All of my lecturers were top notch former tradies with a solid grasp of what they were teaching. Whatever my issue was, they were always there for me. It was great.

Yron

CDU student

Yron VET Trades

Course details

Accreditation

This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package.

Employability skills

Employability Skills are embedded in the training and assessment of national training package qualifications. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting this website and keying in the national code for the qualification: training.gov.au

Location and study mode

Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.



Locations: Remote, various



Study Mode: RPL only



Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.

Additional information

Sector
TAFE
Industry groups
ENGINEERING AND MINING
Occupation types
Miner
Area of study
Engineering and Mining, Building and Construction, Engineering

Contact details

Automotive, Transport and Civil
Location: Casuarina & Alice Springs Campuses
Phone: 08 8946 7506 (CAS) 08 8959 5363 (ASP) Student Central 1800 061 963
Email: vet.autocivil@cdu.edu.au

You make CDU

Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.

You make CDU

Our students choose to study with us because we share the same vision – to make a positive change. Whatever your motivation is, we can guide you in the right direction.

You make CDU

Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.

You make CDU

Our students choose to study with us because we share the same vision – to make a positive change. Whatever your motivation is, we can guide you in the right direction.

How to apply

How to apply for domestic students

CDU TAFE has several pathways for you to apply.

 

Visit How to apply for CDU TAFE courses for more information.

 

Admission requirements for domestic students

Before applying, you may want to check if you meet the admission requirements for studying with CDU.

 

CDU has many pathways to study, so don't worry if you don't meet the admission requirements right now. There is a study pathway to get you started on your journey.

Not sure if you are a domestic or international student?

That's OK - it can be a little tricky to know the difference.

 

To help you out, we've put together a guide to answer any questions you might have.

How to apply for international students

Applications to CDU must be submitted online.

 

The process is simple, all you need is a valid email address to create your online account.

 

Once you have started the application you will have the option of saving your application and resuming it at a later date.

 

There is no application fee when you apply online.

Find a CDU agent partner

Applicants may seek further information about international education in Australia from the Australian Government Department of Education and Training or from our overseas / external representatives.

 

To help with the process, we've compile a list of authorised representatives.

Not sure if you are a domestic or international student?

That's OK - it can be a little tricky to know the difference.

 

To help you out, we've put together a guide to answer any questions you might have.

 

Things like the difference between domestic and international students or the difference between course types like TAFE and undergraduate.

We are here to help

Submit an enquiry and our friendly team will be in touch.

You can unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy notice.
Back to top