Course Overview
Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations is suited to people working in quarrying and surface extraction environments. You’ll build capability in risk management, communications, WHS processes and operational skills aligned to site roles. Electives are selected to match job function and equipment exposure.
Key Details
- Apply risk management processes and comply with WHS requirements on site
- Communicate information clearly and contribute to effective team operations
- Maintain and monitor site quality standards and work processes
- Develop operational competence aligned to your role (e.g., mobile plant)
- Support safe, efficient production through consistent procedures and reporting
Units of Competency / Course Content
Core units
- RIIENV201E – Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns
- RIIRIS301E – Apply risk management processes
- RIIWHS201E – Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
Elective units
This qualification requires 8 electives. The list below reflects a common plant-operator stream (final selection may vary by site and role).
- RIICOM301E – Communicate information
- RIIGOV201E – Comply with site work processes and procedures
- RIIQUA201E – Maintain and monitor site quality standards
- RIIWHS201E – Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
- RIIRIS301E – Apply risk management processes
- RIIMPO301E – Conduct hydraulic excavator operations
- RIIMPO304E – Conduct wheel loader operations
- RIIMPO337E – Conduct articulated haul truck operations