Certificate III in Extractive Industries Operations

What does this course involve?

Build on your Certificate II training or simply develop your skills as an operator in the extractive industries with this hands-on course.

As well as learning how to monitor a safe workplace, you will undertake training in applying a site risk management system, and a stockpile management or pit plan.

Develop your leadership skills, and learn how to supervise dust and noise control and supervise processing and mobile plant operations.

You can also choose from an extensive range of electives in financial planning, environmental work practices or dogging operations, just to name a few.

What employment opportunities will I have?

The course may lead to employment opportunities as an operator in the extractive industries.

As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

What further study options will I have?

You may wish to progress onto the Certificate IV or the Diploma in Extractive Industries Operations.

Can I apply?

• You must be currently employed in the industry and have the support of your employer

How do I apply?

Direct Entry - Rolling enrolments

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

• Individual Interview

Length of course

Part time 825 hours duration (including the Certificate II requirements)

Where will I study?

Whitehorse Campus, Industry Site

What costs and other fees should I expect?

Both Self Funded $AUD (contact the Institute) and Government Funded.
Places in this course may be available using either government funding or student funding. Contact the Institute for further information about the fees and charges associated with this course.

How will I be assessed?

• Oral presentation
• Practical assessment
• Workplace Assessment

Will my previous experience or study count?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

All fees quoted are the 2009 calendar year indicative fees and are correct at the time of print. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.