Cert IV UG Coal Ops - Mine Deputy

Looking to pursue a career as an Underground Mine Deputy?
Want quality learning from industry experienced trainers at a reduced price?

Certificate IV in Underground Coal Operations (RII40420) reflects the role of mine deputies, mining supervisors or team leaders in an underground coal mine.

The course provides the skill and knowledge to enable individuals to contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems, manage teams, apply safety management plans to the workplace and implement risk management systems.

Who Should Attend?

Certificate IV in Underground Coal Operations is one of the prerequisites for sitting the statutory exams for a mine deputy in both New South Wales and Queensland.

The training is also suitable for individuals working in underground coal mines who are responsible for the quantity and quality of the output of others, contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems and apply safety management plans to the workplace.

Pathways from the qualification include the Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management.

Subsidised Training Available

Although Strategic Corporate Training is an approved Smart and Skilled provider, subsidised training is currently not available for this qualification due to the exhaustion of our funding allocation. 

 

RII40420 Certificate IV in Underground Coal Operations requires the successful completion of 14 units of competency to achieve the qualification, being 10 core units and 4 elective units.

Core units:  

  • BSBMGT401 Show leadership in the workplace

  • RIIERR402E Apply and monitor underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems

  • RIIMCU403E Apply and monitor the gas management plan

  • RIIMCU406E Apply and monitor the inrush management plan

  • RIIMCU407E Apply and monitor the strata management plan

  • RIIMCU408E Apply the spontaneous combustion management plan

  • RIIMEX406D Apply and monitor mine transport system and production equipment

  • RIIRAI401D Apply and monitor mine services and infrastructure systems

  • RIIRIS402E Carry out the risk management processes

  • RIIUND401E Apply and monitor the ventilation management plan

Elective units:

  • RIIBLA202F Support underground shotfiring operations

  • RIIMCU304E Conduct shuttle car operations (recommended unit - another Group B elective can be chosen in consultation with your trainer)

  • RIIWHS301E Conduct safety and health investigations

  • RIICOM301E Communicate information

Recognition

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer are available to all students. Please contact our Training Admin 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 competence in each unit of the Certificate IV in Underground Mining Operations 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 Certificate IV in Underground Coal Operations course is conducted over a 12 month period by our statutory qualified trainers who provide hands-on knowledge and guidance throughout the student’s studies.

Students are required to attend 13 days of classroom training (an initial three day block followed by one day each month over 10 months) in addition to completing self directed learning in the workplace. Classroom delivery includes dedicated mentoring sessions on requirements of the deputy application / exam process and is provided to the student at no additional cost.

Training is conducted at our facility in Thornton NSW which is easily accessible for individuals from the Hunter Valley, Maitland, Newcastle Region, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast, Port Stephens and Mid-North Coast areas. 

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

  • intermediate computer and internet skills for the completion of assessment tasks
  • current experience working in an underground coal mine environment
  • access to an underground 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 Certificate IV in Underground Coal Operations 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

  • apply and monitor underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems in coal mining

  • apply and monitor the gas management plan in coal mining

  • apply and monitor the inrush management plan in coal mining

  • apply and monitor the strata management plan in coal mining

  • apply and monitor the spontaneous combustion management plan in coal mining

  • apply and monitor mine transport system and production equipment

  • apply and monitor mine services and infrastructure systems in coal and metalliferous mining

  • carry out risk management processes in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries

  • apply and monitor the ventilation management plan

  • provide support at the blast site for underground shotfiring operations

  • apply and monitor the gas drainage management plan in coal mining

  • conduct safety and health investigations in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries

  • communicate in the workplace within the Resources and Infrastructure Industries

Strategic Corporate Training is an approved provider under the Smart and Skilled program for subsidised training for Certificate IV in Underground Coal Operations. 

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.

Under the Smart and Skilled funding, we can offer NSW residents (including employer sponsored students working in NSW) access to subsidised training which significantly reduces the cost of achieving a qualification. 

A student's eligibility is not affected if they have previously completed a vocational education and training qualification.

Find out more on our website at Smart and Skilled.

Please note that subsidised training under Smart and Skilled funding is currently not available for this qualification due to the exhaustion of our funding allocation.