RII30520 Certificate III in Mining Exploration
Prepare for work as a pit or underground technician.
Gain the skills you'll need to get an entry level job in the mining industry.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills program, through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the tuition fees (plus resource fee) capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession.
^ You will pay half price for the tuition fees on the Lower fees, local skills qualifications, however other fees may apply such as Resource fees that are specific to your course. For full details see our Half price courses page.
CampusesEast Perth.
When Semester 2, 2024. Semester 1, 2024.
Study Mode On campus.
Are you ready to unearth a fine career?
This Certificate III in Mining Exploration will help prepare you for entry level jobs in the mining industry such as a pit or underground technician, drilling offsider or geological field assistant.
You'll learn how to collect and analyse geological samples, record information and look after the practical tasks involved in servicing a remote field operation.
You'll also learn mining computing, first aid and mining methods.
It is strongly advised that you obtain a manual licence and complete a four wheel drive course to improve your employment prospects.
- Mining computing
- First aid
- Mining methods
- Analyse geological samples and
- Servicing a remote field operation
You can enrol in this course if you are under 18. However, mining companies currently only employ people 18 years of age or over.
Important information
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Semester 1, 2024
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $425.00 )
(Tuition fee* $373.44 + Resource fee $425.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| RIICOM301E | Communicate information |
| RIIENV201E | Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns |
| RIIRIS201E | Conduct local risk control |
| RIIWHS201E | Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| RIIEGS202E | Conduct field work |
| RIIEGS301E | Operate and maintain instruments and field equipment |
| RIIEGS303E | Provide geological field assistance |
| RIIEGS305E | Navigate in remote or trackless areas |
| RIIRIS202E | Respond to site based spills |
| RIISTD202D | Collect routine site samples |
| RIISTD301D | Take environmental samples and measurements |
| RIISTD302E | Process data and maintain accurate records |
Semester 2, 2024
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $425.00 )
(Tuition fee* $373.44 + Resource fee $425.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| RIICOM301E | Communicate information |
| RIIENV201E | Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns |
| RIIRIS201E | Conduct local risk control |
| RIIWHS201E | Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| RIIEGS202E | Conduct field work |
| RIIEGS301E | Operate and maintain instruments and field equipment |
| RIIEGS303E | Provide geological field assistance |
| RIIEGS305E | Navigate in remote or trackless areas |
| RIIRIS202E | Respond to site based spills |
| RIISTD202D | Collect routine site samples |
| RIISTD301D | Take environmental samples and measurements |
| RIISTD302E | Process data and maintain accurate records |
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