Cert IV Surface Coal Operations (OCE)

RII40220 Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner) 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.

The individuals 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.

Who Should Attend?

The qualification is one of the prerequisites for sitting the statutory exams for Open Cut Examiner (OCE) in New South Wales.

It is suitable for workers experienced in surface coal mining operational processes, such as mining supervisors and superintendents, and mining equipment operators aspiring to hold a statutory position at a surface coal mine.  

Pathways from the qualification include the Diploma of Surface Operations Management.

A total of 14 units is required to be completed to achieve the RII40220 Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examine) qualification, being 10 core units and 4 elective units.

Core units:  

• BSBMGT401 Show leadership in the workplace
• BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
• RIIBLA205E Store, handle and transport explosives
• RIIERR401E Apply and monitor emergency preparedness and response systems in surface operations
• RIIMEX405E Apply and monitor systems and methods of surface coal mining
• RIIMPO403D Monitor interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment
• RIIRIS402E Carry out the risk management process
• RIIWHS301E Conduct safety and health investigations
• RIIWHS402E Examine and maintain mine safety
• RIIWHS404E Implement and monitor health and hygiene management systems

Elective units:

The four elective units are selected based on the student’s work role requirements and in line with the qualification’s packaging rules.

Recognition

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer are available to all students. Please contact our Training Services Team for more information on the RPL pathway and Credit Transfer processes.

Assessment

Assessment is based on competency, which is the ability to demonstrate specific skills to the standard expected in the workplace.

A range of assessment methods will be utilised by Strategic Corporate Training to assess competency in each unit of the RII40220 Certificate IV in Surface Coal Operations (Open Cut Examiner) qualification, including:

• Demonstration through questioning (either verbal or written) showing the understanding of the underpinning knowledge of the competencies

• Demonstration of practical skill in a workplace or simulated environment

• Third party report and employer support documentation

Strategic Corporate Training's RII40220 Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner) course is delivered over a 6 month period by our industry experienced trainers at our training facility in Thornton.

Students are required to attend 12 days of classroom delivery, consisting of an initial three day training session followed by 9 monthly training sessions during the 6 month delivery schedule.

The classroom training is followed by the completion of self directed learning in the student's workplace. 

A Student Support Day to assist students with the completion of the qualification (where required) is conducted once training delivery has concluded. Our trainers and staff are committed to providing the necessary support throughout the course to ensure students have the opportunity to successfully complete their qualification.

The lead trainer of our course is Jeff Hanlon, who has the distinct reputation in the resource sector as a highly qualified and industry expert trainer and mentor. Jeff provides current and hands-on knowledge relevant to the actual workplace environment, ensuring high quality learning is delivered throughout the course.

Mentoring programs conducted by Jeff for preparation of the OCE written and oral exams are available following completion of the qualification. Contact our Training Services Team for more details.

Although there are no entry requirements, students undertaking this course should:

• have intermediate computer and internet skills for the completion of assessment tasks.
• be employed in a surface coal mine or open cut coal mine site.
• have access to a surface or open cut coal mine’s safety management system documentation.

It is the prospective student’s responsibility to check on the legislative and occupational licensing requirements for their current/proposed field of occupation.

On successful completion of the RII40220 Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner) qualification with Strategic Corporate Training, students will have gained the skills and knowledge to:

• lead teams and individuals by modelling high standards of conduct to reflect the organisation's standards and values.

• effectively analyse the workplace in relation to environmentally sustainable work practices and to implement improvements and monitor their effectiveness.

• store, handle and transport explosives in the resources and infrastructure industries, including segregating explosives and accessories, maintaining stock records and managing explosives storage.

• plan, monitor and coordinate emergency preparedness and response systems for surface operations emergencies in the resources and infrastructure industries.

• monitor the systems and methods of surface mining in coal mining. This includes monitoring mine development operations, waste management procedures and stockpile formation and reclaiming systems.

• monitor interaction of heavy and light vehicles and mining equipment in the coal and metalliferous mining and extractive industries.

• carry out risk management processes in the resources and infrastructure industries.

• conduct safety and health investigations in the resources and infrastructure industries.

• examine and maintain mine safety in coal and metalliferous mining.

• implement and monitor health and hygiene management systems in the resources and infrastructure industries.