Mining, civil construction and resources courses at TAFE
52 nationally recognised qualifications, delivered by TAFE and other registered training organisations. Each one lists the careers it leads to.
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Certificate II
Certificate II in Autonomous Workplace Operations (RII21222)
Leads to: Miner, Loader Operator, Backhoe Operator, Crane, Hoist or Lift Operator
Certificate II in Bituminous Surfacing (RII20819)
Leads to: Paving and Surfacing Labourer
Certificate II in Civil Construction (RII20720)
Leads to: Civil Construction Leading Hand
Certificate II in Drilling Operations (RII20920)
Leads to: Driller's Offsider, Driller, Backhoe Operator
Certificate II in Mining/Field Exploration (RII20620)
Leads to: Surveyor's Assistant, Mining Support Worker, Miner
Certificate II in Oil & Gas Drilling (Onshore) and Well Servicing (RII21120)
Leads to: Driller's Offsider, Driller
Certificate II in Resource Processing (RII20520)
Leads to: Bulk Materials Handling Plant Operator, Mining Support Worker, Crushing Machine Operator
Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation (RII20120)
Leads to: Paving and Surfacing Labourer
Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations (RII20220)
Leads to: Miner, Mining Support Worker, Backhoe Operator, Bulldozer Operator, Crushing Machine Operator, Earthmoving Plant Operator (General), Excavator Operator
Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining (RII20320)
Leads to: Miner, Mining Support Worker
Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining (RII20420)
Leads to: Miner, Mining Support Worker, Driller
Certificate III
Certificate III in Civil Construction (RII30920)
Leads to: Earthmoving Plant Operator (General), Concreter's Labourer, Civil Construction Leading Hand, Civil Engineering Technician, Concreter, Construction Estimator, Construction Site Supervisor, Engineering Surveyor, Grader Operator, Quantity Surveyor, Steel Fixer
Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations (RII30820)
Leads to: Earthmoving Plant Operator (General), Cement and Concrete Plant Worker, Civil Construction Leading Hand, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician, Construction Site Supervisor, Concrete Pump Operator, Crane, Hoist or Lift Operator, Excavator Operator, Grader Operator, Tunnel Constructor
Certificate III in Civil Foundations (RII31220)
Leads to: Earthmoving Plant Operator (General), Concreter's Labourer, Civil Construction Leading Hand, Civil Engineering Draftsperson, Civil Engineering Technician, Concreter, Construction Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, Grader Operator
Certificate III in Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore) (RII32020)
Leads to: Backhoe Operator, Driller's Offsider, Earthmoving Labourer, Driller
Certificate III in Drilling Operations (RII31820)
Leads to: Driller, Backhoe Operator, Bulldozer Operator, Driller's Offsider, Earthmoving Plant Operator (General), Grader Operator
Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue (RII30719)
Leads to: Radio Dispatcher, Emergency Management Officer, Emergency Services Officer, Fire Safety Engineer
Certificate III in Mining Exploration (RII30520)
Leads to: Miner, Mining Support Worker, Earth Science Technician, Exploration Manager, Driller
Certificate III in Resource Processing (RII30420)
Leads to: Engineering Production Worker, Mining Support Worker, Metallurgical or Materials Technician, Production Manager (Mining), Bulk Materials Handling Plant Operator, Crushing Machine Operator, Loader Operator, Miner, Stone Processing Machine Operator
Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations (RII30120)
Leads to: Miner, Mining Support Worker, Driller, Mining Supervisor, Backhoe Operator, Bulldozer Operator, Crushing Machine Operator, Earthmoving Plant Operator (General), Excavator Operator, Loader Operator
Certificate III in Trenchless Technology (RII31619)
Leads to: Earthmoving Plant Operator (General), Civil Construction Leading Hand, Civil Engineering Technician, Grader Operator, Pipe Layer, Tunnel Constructor
Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations (RII30220)
Leads to: Miner, Mining Support Worker, Driller, Mining Supervisor, Earthmoving Plant Operator (General), Tunnel Constructor
Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (RII30320)
Leads to: Miner, Mining Support Worker, Driller, Shot Firer
Certificate III in Well Servicing Operations (RII32220)
Leads to: Backhoe Operator, Boiler or Engine Operator, Driller's Offsider, Mining Support Worker, Plumber's Assistant, Driller
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Autonomous Control and Remote Operations (RII41522)
Leads to: Miner, Railway Signal Operator
Certificate IV in Civil Construction (RII40720)
Leads to: Civil Construction Leading Hand, Concreter, Grader Operator, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Draftsperson, Civil Engineering Technician, Construction Estimator, Construction Project Manager, Construction Site Supervisor, Cost Controller, Engineering Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Structural Engineer
Certificate IV in Civil Construction Design (RII40820)
Leads to: Civil Construction Leading Hand, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Draftsperson, Civil Engineering Technician, Detailer Drafter, Electrical Engineering Draftsperson, Engineering Surveyor, Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson, Other Draftsperson, Structural Engineer, Transport Engineer
Certificate IV in Civil Infrastructure Asset Management (RII41421)
Leads to: Civil Construction Leading Hand, Construction Project Manager
Certificate IV in Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore) (RII41120)
Leads to: Driller
Certificate IV in Drilling Operations (RII40920)
Leads to: Driller, Backhoe Operator, Excavator Operator, Mining Supervisor
Certificate IV in Emergency Response Coordination (RII41319)
Leads to: Radio Dispatcher, Emergency Management Officer, Paramedic Manager, Call or Contact Centre Team Leader, Emergency Services Officer
Certificate IV in Resource Processing (RII40520)
Leads to: Mining Supervisor, Production Manager (Mining), Civil Construction Leading Hand
Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner) (RII40220)
Leads to: Miner, Mining Supervisor, Safety Inspector
Certificate IV in Surface Extraction Operations (RII40120)
Leads to: Backhoe Operator, Bulldozer Operator, Excavator Operator, Miner, Mining Supervisor, Production Manager (Mining), Safety Inspector
Certificate IV in Underground Coal Operations (RII40420)
Leads to: Miner, Mining Supervisor, Production Manager (Mining)
Certificate IV in Underground Metalliferous Mining Operations (RII40320)
Leads to: Miner, Mining Supervisor, Production Manager (Mining)
Certificate IV in Well Servicing Operations (RII41220)
Leads to: Earthmoving Plant Operator (General), Driller
Diploma
Diploma of Civil Construction Design (RII50520)
Leads to: Civil Engineering Draftsperson, Civil Construction Leading Hand, Building Designer, Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician, Other Draftsperson
Diploma of Civil Construction Management (RII50420)
Leads to: Civil Engineering Technician, Civil Construction Leading Hand, Construction Project Manager, Cost Controller, Project Builder, Quantity Surveyor, Construction Site Supervisor
Diploma of Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore) (RII50820)
Leads to: Driller, Production Manager (Mining), Mining Supervisor
Diploma of Drilling Operations (RII50620)
Leads to: Backhoe Operator, Bulldozer Operator, Driller, Earthmoving Plant Operator (General), Excavator Operator, Mining Supervisor, Production Manager (Mining), Equipment Hire Manager
Diploma of Minerals Processing (RII50315)
Leads to: Stone Processing Machine Operator, Production Manager (Mining), Mining Supervisor
Diploma of Surface Operations Management (RII50120)
Leads to: Production Manager (Mining), Equipment Hire Manager, Mining Supervisor
Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management (RII50920)
Leads to: Production Manager (Mining), Mining Supervisor
Diploma of Well Servicing Operations (RII51020)
Leads to: Driller, Wastewater or Water Plant Operator
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction (RII60620)
Leads to: Civil Construction Leading Hand, Civil Engineering Technician, Construction Project Manager, Construction Estimator, Construction Site Supervisor
Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design (RII60520)
Leads to: Civil Construction Leading Hand, Civil Engineering Draftsperson, Civil Engineer, Construction Project Manager, Civil Engineering Technician, Detailer Drafter, Other Draftsperson
Advanced Diploma of Drilling Management (RII60415)
Leads to: Mining Supervisor, Production Manager (Mining), Equipment Hire Manager
Advanced Diploma of Extractive Industries Management (RII60220)
Leads to: Production Manager (Mining), Equipment Hire Manager, Mining Supervisor
Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining (RII60120)
Leads to: Production Manager (Mining), Mining Supervisor
Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management (RII60720)
Leads to: Engineering Manager, Production Manager (Mining), Equipment Hire Manager, Mining Supervisor
Advanced Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management (RII60320)
Leads to: Production Manager (Mining), Mining Supervisor
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