This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.
Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as production operators, working in metalliferous processing facilities or coal preparation and treatment plants, who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the qualification.
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.
This traineeship is available:
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Entry requirements
This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Through traineeship:
2 years - Qualification only:
1–2 years
- Through traineeship:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Apply risk management processes | Core |
| Communicate in the workplace | Core |
| Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns | Core |
| Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures | Core |
| Apply initial response First Aid | Elective |
| Blend stockpile materials | Elective |
| Break oversize rock | Elective |
| Bulk package and store product | Elective |
| Cast ingots | Elective |
| Communicate and monitor pipeline activities | Elective |
| Communicate information | Elective |
| Complete and check import/export documentation | Elective |
| Comply with site work processes/procedures | Elective |
| Conduct aeration process | Elective |
| Conduct articulated haul truck operations | Elective |
| Conduct backhoe/loader operations | Elective |
| Conduct bacterial oxidation | Elective |
| Conduct belly dump truck operations | Elective |
| Conduct blending plant operations | Elective |
| Conduct bulk water truck operations | Elective |
| Conduct calcinations activities | Elective |
| Conduct coal stockpile dozer operations | Elective |
| Conduct conveyor operations | Elective |
| Conduct crushing and screening plant operations | Elective |
| Conduct digestion process | Elective |
| Conduct drying activities | Elective |
| Conduct electrowinning/electro-refining operations | Elective |
| Conduct elution processes | Elective |
| Conduct filtering process | Elective |
| Conduct flotation process | Elective |
| Conduct gold room operations | Elective |
| Conduct grader operations | Elective |
| Conduct hazard analysis | Elective |
| Conduct heavy media separation | Elective |
| Conduct high tension separation | Elective |
| Conduct hydraulic excavator operations | Elective |
| Conduct leaching process | Elective |
| Conduct magnetic separation | Elective |
| Conduct milling/grinding | Elective |
| Conduct operations with integrated tool carrier | Elective |
| Conduct operations with stockpile dozer | Elective |
| Conduct pipeline pigging | Elective |
| Conduct precipitation operations | Elective |
| Conduct pump operations | Elective |
| Conduct rail dispatch operations | Elective |
| Conduct reduction process | Elective |
| Conduct rigid haul truck operations | Elective |
| Conduct safety and health investigations | Elective |
| Conduct screening and conveying operations | Elective |
| Conduct ship loading operations | Elective |
| Conduct shore side mooring operations | Elective |
| Conduct skid steer loader operations using attachments | Elective |
| Conduct skid steer loader operations without attachments | Elective |
| Conduct stacker operations | Elective |
| Conduct stockpile reclaiming operations | Elective |
| Conduct telescopic materials handler operations | Elective |
| Conduct thickening and clarifying process | Elective |
| Conduct tip truck operations | Elective |
| Conduct tracked dozer operations | Elective |
| Conduct wet gravity separation | Elective |
| Conduct wheel loader operations | Elective |
| Conduct wheeled dozer operations | Elective |
| Control and monitor automated plant/machinery | Elective |
| Distribute tailings | Elective |
| Enter and work in confined spaces | Elective |
| Extricate and transport people involved in incidents | Elective |
| Handle reagents | Elective |
| Install, commission and maintain major conveyor equipment and systems | Elective |
| Isolate and access plant | Elective |
| Issue work permits | Elective |
| Licence to drive a multi-combination vehicle | Elective |
| Licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane | Elective |
| Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above) | Elective |
| Maintain and monitor site quality standards | Elective |
| Maintain business records | Elective |
| Maintain stockpiles | Elective |
| Monitor and operate auxiliary plant and equipment | Elective |
| Monitor plant operations for coal preparation | Elective |
| Monitor tailings dam environments | Elective |
| Monitor, operate and maintain pipeline stations and equipment | Elective |
| Operate a gantry or overhead crane | Elective |
| Operate a light vehicle | Elective |
| Operate a vehicle loading crane | Elective |
| Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle | Elective |
| Operate and monitor boiler steam/water cycle | Elective |
| Operate and monitor filter processes | Elective |
| Operate and monitor ore car dumpers | Elective |
| Operate and monitor valve systems | Elective |
| Operate chemical separation equipment | Elective |
| Operate compressors | Elective |
| Operate fluid mixing equipment | Elective |
| Operate furnaces | Elective |
| Operate heat exchangers | Elective |
| Operate in self-contained regenerative oxygen breathing apparatus | Elective |
| Operate multi-combination vehicle | Elective |
| Operate plant/machinery on live stockpiles | Elective |
| Operate powered separation equipment | Elective |
| Operate raw material feed systems | Elective |
| Operate separation equipment | Elective |
| Operate support equipment | Elective |
| Perform process control room operations | Elective |
| Perform steam boiler operations | Elective |
| Reclaim and treat water | Elective |
| Respond to local emergencies and incidents | Elective |
| Respond to site based spills | Elective |
| Respond to work site incidents | Elective |
| Take environmental samples and measurements | Elective |
| Test operational functions of vehicles and equipment | Elective |
| Transfer bulk fluids into/out of storage facility | Elective |
| Treat and dispose of rejects and tailings | Elective |
| Use inclusive work practices | Elective |
| Work in accordance with an issued permit | Elective |
| Work safely at heights | Elective |
| Work safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation | Elective |
Job prospects
The Certificate III in Resource Processing sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Boat Builder and Repairer
ANZSCO 399111
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Certificate III or IV -
Shipwright
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Certificate III or IV -
Chemical Plant Operator
ANZSCO 399211
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Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Gas and Petroleum Operator
ANZSCO 399212
Gas or Petroleum Operators operate equipment to pump oil and gas from wellheads, and refine and process petroleum products.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Power Generation Plant Operator
ANZSCO 399213
Power Generation Plant Operators operate boilers, turbogenerators and associated plant to generate electrical power.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Gallery and Museum Technician
ANZSCO 399311
Gallery or Museum Technicians prepare artworks, specimens and artefacts for collections, and arrange and construct gallery or museum exhibits.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Library Technician
ANZSCO 399312
Library Technicians assist Librarians and other information managers in organising and operating systems for handling recorded material and files.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Jeweller
ANZSCO 399411
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Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Broadcast Transmitter Operator
ANZSCO 399511
Broadcast Transmitter Operators operate consoles to control radio or television broadcast transmitters.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video)
ANZSCO 399512
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Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Light Technician
ANZSCO 399513
Light Technicians position and control lighting equipment for film, television or video productions or stage performances.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Make Up Artist
ANZSCO 399514
Make Up Artists design and apply make up to actors, presenters and other performing artists.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Musical Instrument Maker and Repairer
ANZSCO 399515
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Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Sound Technician
ANZSCO 399516
Sound Technicians operate audio equipment to record, enhance, mix and amplify sound in support of television, radio, film or video productions, or stage performances.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Television Equipment Operator
ANZSCO 399517
Television Equipment Operators operate television equipment to record, edit, mix and prepare material for broadcast.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Other Performing Arts Technician
ANZSCO 399599
Other Performing Arts Technicians includes jobs like Continuity Person, Microphone Boom Operator, Performing Arts Road Manager, Special Effects Person, and Theatrical Dresser.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Signwriter
ANZSCO 399611
Signwriters design, fabricate and paint signs for displays, buildings, hoardings, boats and structures.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Diver
ANZSCO 399911
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Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Interior Decorator
ANZSCO 399912
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Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Optical Dispenser
ANZSCO 399913
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Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Optical Mechanic
ANZSCO 399914
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Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Photographer's Assistant
ANZSCO 399915
Photographer's Assistants assist Photographers in taking and developing photographs.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III -
Plastics Technician
ANZSCO 399916
Plastics Technicians set up, adjust, repair and troubleshoot machines which manufacture plastics products.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Wool Classer
ANZSCO 399917
Wool Classers classify wool to industry standards or market requirements.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Fire Protection Equipment Technician
ANZSCO 399918
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Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Engineering Production Worker
ANZSCO 712311
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Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III -
Bulk Materials Handling Plant Operator
ANZSCO 712912
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Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III -
Sugar Mill Worker
ANZSCO 831117
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Recommended education level:
Certificate I or secondary education
Training providers delivering Certificate III in Resource Processing
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How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Learn about how courses are delivered
Different courses have different delivery options. Consider your needs when you’re researching courses. Some courses may be delivered entirely online or partially online. Others may be delivered in a classroom.
Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
How to reduce the cost of your course
There are lots of ways you can reduce the cost of your course.
- The government could partly or fully cover the cost of your course. See information about financial help and government funding on this page.
- The government also offers funding for some costs related to your course.
- If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get a cost credit or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the cost.
Learn about financial help and government funding
The main cost of training is usually the course fees, which vary depending on things like which course and training provider you choose.
You may be able to get your training for free or at a reduced cost, or you could get help with paying for training-related costs. You can also pay for some courses with a VET Student Loan.
Find out more about getting help paying for your training or check if you're eligible.
What are entry requirements?
Some courses have conditions you need to meet before you can enrol in the course. They help make sure you have the right background or skills for the training.
Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.