The CMPA works in conjunction with a number of RTOs to provide quality resource materials to support Certificates in quarrying and extractive industries.
Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
This course reflects the role of employees like production operators in a 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.
Box Hill Institute encourages employers to host this training on their site, as it allows students to apply skills in a real workplace environment.
Career outcomes
- Senior Operator
- Technician
- Leading Hand
Entry requirements
You must be employed in the extractive industries sector.
Pathways
Those who complete this certificate, may wish to progress onto the Certificate IV in Surface Extraction Operations.
Course structure
13 units will need to be completed to obtain the full qualification.
Certificate III in Surface Operations
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| Identify And Assess Environmental And Heritage Concerns |
| Apply Risk Management Processes |
| Work Safely And Follow WHS Policies And Procedures |
| Communicate Workplace Information |
| Maintain And Monitor Site Quality Standards |
| Assess Ground Conditions |
| Isolate And Access Plant |
| Service And Maintain Conveyors, Feeders And Hoppers |
| Conduct Local Geotechnical Risk Control In Surface Operations |
| Respond To Site Based Spills |
| Maintain Stockpiles |
Certificate III in Surface Operations (SAND)
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| Conduct Sand Wash Plant Operations |
| Service And Maintain Screens |
Certificate III in Surface Operations (CRUSHING)
| UNIT NAME |
| Conduct Crushing And Screening Plant Operations |
| Service And Maintain Crushers |
Visit the Box Hill Institute website for more information, course fees, hours and more.
Certificate IV in Surface Extraction Operations (RII40120)
This course reflects the role of employees such as a supervisor or team leader working in a quarry. You will perform tasks involving a broad range of varied activities, most of which are complex and non-routine. You will be 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. Training delivery takes place primarily at the Institute’s Lilydale campus in 3 day blocks and includes some site visits.
Career outcomes
- Team Leader
- Supervisor
- First step in becoming a Quarry Manager
Entry requirements
You must be employed in the extractive industries sector.
Intake
All year round.
Course length
Part-time: 12 months
The time taken to complete this course will vary depending on input.
Course structure
Completion of 13 units, including 4 core and 9 elective units.
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| Communicate Information |
| Apply Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices |
| Apply, Monitor And Report On Compliance Systems |
| Apply Site Risk Management System |
| Implement And Monitor WHS Policies, Procedures And Programs |
| Supervise Processing Operations |
| Apply And Monitor The Site Water Management Plan |
| Supervise Mobile Plant Operations |
| Apply Pit Plan |
| Apply And Monitor Systems For Stable Mining |
| Supervise Dust And Noise Control |
| Apply A Quality Management System On Site |
| Monitor Interaction of Heavy And Light Vehicles And Mining Equipment |
Visit the Box Hill Institute website for more information, course fees, hours and more.
Diploma of Surface Operations Management (RII20120)
This course reflects the role of managers in a quarry, who perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy and requiring significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment, roles and techniques for themselves and others. They are required to demonstrate the application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills and implement safety management plans.
The course is offered via an on-campus option or through our integrated distance learning platform with fixed time online sessions . The on campus training will primarily be delivered at the Institute’s Lilydale campus in 3 day blocks and includes some site visits. The online option is delivered via zoom sessions over 3 day blocks.
- Quarry Manager
- Operations Manager
- Various specialist management roles
Intake
All year round.
Course length
Part-time: 12 months
The time taken to complete this course will vary depending on input.
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| Manage Budgets And Financial Plans |
| Facilitate Continuous Improvement |
| Manage People Performance |
| Identify, Implement And Maintain Legal Compliance Requirements |
| Implement The Site Water Management Plan |
| Implement And Maintain Management Systems To Control Risk |
| Ensure A Safe Workplace For A Work Area |
| Implement Systems And Methods Of Mining |
| Implement Emergency Preparedness And Response Systems |
| Implement Pit Plan |
| Manage The Interaction Of Heavy And Light Vehicles And Mining Equipment |
| Implement And Maintain The Site Plant, Equipment And Infrastructure Maintenance Plans |
| Implement And Maintain Environmental Management Plans |
Visit the Box Hill Institute website for more information, course fees, hours and more.