Overview
Operates plant to excavate, load and transport coal, ore and rock in an underground or open-cut mine. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skills
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
Tasks
- dismantling, moving and reassembling drilling rigs and accessory plant
- taking samples of ore, liquids and gases and packaging them
- performing minor maintenance and repairs, and lubricating and cleaning plant
- recording performance details and information obtained from wells, and keeping logs detailing operations
- operating surface and underground mining plant
- undertaking development work such as opening up new shafts, drives, air vents, rises and crib rooms
- positioning explosives in bore holes and priming explosives using detonators and explosive cartridges
- connecting wires, fuses and detonating cords to explosive cartridges and detonators, and detonating explosives
- monitoring operation of plant and ensuring safety of other workers on mining sites and during drilling operations
- operating auxiliary plant such as pumps to expel air, water and mud
Alternative Titles
- Mining Plant Operator
Specialisations
- Bogger Operator
- Coal Cutter
- Dragline Operator
- Opal Miner
- Underground Truck Operator
Related Occupations
Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.
Training Pathways
22 courses found.
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RII41522: Certificate IV in Autonomous Control and Remote Operations
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RII30320: Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining
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RII30220: Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations
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RII30120: Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
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RII21222: Certificate II in Autonomous Workplace Operations
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RII20420: Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining
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RII20320: Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining
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RII20220: Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations
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70130NT: Certificate II in Mining Operations
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70129NT: Certificate II in Entry into Mining
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70119NT: Certificate II in Mining Operations
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50611: Certificate II in Indigenous Mining Access
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50294: Certificate I in Metalliferous Mining (aboriginal Mining Program)
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40068SA: Certificate III in Mining Operations (Operator Level 3)
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40062SA: Certificate III in Mining Operations (Operator Level 2)
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30956QLD: Course in Applying Queensland Coal Mining Safety and Health Legislations
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14854WA: Certificate II in Machinery (service Person)
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14696WA: Certificate III in Direct Reduced Iron Operations And Maintenance
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14695WA: Certificate II in Direct Reduced Iron Operations And Maintenance
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13872WA: Certificate II in Mining And Exploration (ATSI)
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12564SA: Certificate II in Mining Operations (Operator Level 1)
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11383WA: Certificate III in Mining (Geoscience Practices)
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