Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management

RII50920

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, including undermanagers or shift supervisors, working in underground coal mines, who perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy and are required to apply significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment, roles, and methods for themselves and others. They are responsible for planning, implementing and coordinating safety and health management plans and instructing on and verifying workplace safety and health related requirements across the shift.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

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.

  • Financial help

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

  • On-the-job training

    • Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Qualification only:
      1–2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Classroom-based

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
Carry out the risk management process Core
Implement mine transport systems and production equipment Core
Implement site services and infrastructure systems Core
Implement the gas management plan Core
Implement the inrush management plan Core
Implement the spontaneous combustion management plan Core
Implement the strata management plan Core
Implement the ventilation management plan Core
Implement underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems Core
Apply, monitor and report on compliance systems Elective
Communicate information Elective
Conduct safety and health investigations Elective
Conduct shotfiring operations in underground coal mines Elective
Coordinate the learning and development of teams and individuals Elective
Establish innovative work environments Elective
Facilitate continuous improvement Elective
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs Elective
Implement the gas drainage management plan Elective
Implement the outburst management plan Elective
Implement, monitor, rectify and report on contracts Elective
Implement, monitor, rectify and report on inventory control system Elective
Implement, monitor, rectify and report on mobile plant and equipment systems Elective
Manage and coordinate spill response Elective
Manage budgets and financial plans Elective
Manage business operational plans Elective
Manage personal and professional development Elective
Manage team effectiveness Elective
Manage, operate and maintain the mine ventilation system Elective
Plan finances for new business ventures Elective
Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams Elective
Support underground shotfiring operations Elective

Job prospects

The Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Mine Manager

    ANZSCO 133513

    Manage the production activities of mining organisations.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Surveyor

    ANZSCO 232212

    Surveyors plan, direct and conduct survey work to determine, delineate, plan and precisely position tracts of land, natural and constructed features, coastlines, marine floors and underground works, and manage related information systems.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

Training providers delivering Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management

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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.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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