Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management - Undermanagers

The RII50920 - Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management prepares you to take on the responsibilities of mining supervisors (Undermanagers), including managerial, planning and technical skills to successfully operate with a high level of autonomy.

Who should attend?

Existing workers wishing to progress towards becoming an Undermanager in the underground coal mining industry.

What you will learn

You will gain skills and knowledge in:

• Planning and determining the selection of equipment/roles/techniques
• Implementation of safety management plans
• Risk management
• Leadership and communications

Credential issued

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded a RII50920 Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management.

You must complete 12 units (made up of core and electives) to achieve this qualification. Mines Rescue offer the following units:

Core

• RIIERR501E Implement underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems
• RIIMCU501E Implement the spontaneous combustion management plan
• RIIMCU502E Implement the gas management plan
• RIIMCU506E Implement the strata management plan
• RIIMCU505E Implement the inrush management plan
• RIIRIS402E Carry out the risk management process
• RIIRAI501D Implement mine transport systems and production equipment
• RIIRAI503D Implement site services and infrastructure systems
• RIIUND501E Implement the ventilation management plan

Electives

• RIIBLA202F Support underground shotfiring operations *
• RIIMCU503D Implement the gas drainage management plan **
• RIIERR602E Establish and maintain underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems

* You may wish to substitute this unit with RIIBLA302E Conduct shotfiring operations in underground coal mines.
** You may wish to substitute this unit with RIIMCU504D Implement the outburst management plan.

Successful completion of this course will meet the Coal Competency Board’s educational requirement to sit for the second class Certificate of Competency (Undermanagers) examination. Please refer to the NSW Resources Regulator website for further information on Certificate of Competency examinations.

Course delivery

This course is delivered through a combination of face-to-face classroom training, desktop scenarios, case studies and practical training exercises using virtual reality technologies.

Assessment includes written and oral tests; practical workplace assessments under the guidance of an appropriate workplace mentor; and submitted projects/assignments.

Duration

24 days over a 12 month period.

Entry requirements

• There are no formal pre-requisites for this course
• It is expected that you have experience working in an underground coal mine environment
• This course is based on a Diploma level qualification. You should have appropriate literacy and numeracy skills to manage course work, on-course activities and assessment tasks.

Other Information

What we include:

• Lunch
• Tea and coffee
• Additional PPE specific to your training

What you need to bring:

• Fully enclosed footwear
• Access to computer facilities for video conferencing
• Mines Rescue highly recommends bringing a laptop to class at the station
  • Assessments are completed in Microsoft Word, please ensure you have an active Microsoft Office subscription before attending class.

Visa Holders

Mines Rescue is not CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students) registered. If you are visiting Australia and hold a visa, please contact Mines Rescue directly prior to enrolling into any of our courses.

Course dates and locations

Courses commence in January/February each year. Please contact your local Mines Rescue station for more information and to register your interest.