Advanced Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management

RII60320

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 mine managers or mining engineering managers, who perform complex, nonroutine tasks involving strategic and planning activities for underground coal mines. They are responsible for establishing and maintaining operational systems and plans, including safety and health, environmental and management systems, providing leadership and mentoring to others, and understanding and managing requirements for mine sites.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

  • 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:
      18 months – 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
Establish and maintain gas management systems Core
Establish and maintain inrush management systems Core
Establish and maintain mine services and infrastructure systems Core
Establish and maintain mine transport systems and production equipment Core
Establish and maintain risk management systems Core
Establish and maintain spontaneous combustion management systems Core
Establish and maintain the mining method and strata management systems Core
Establish and maintain underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems Core
Establish and maintain ventilation management systems Core
Establish, maintain and develop a statutory compliance management system Core
Conduct business negotiations Elective
Conduct shotfiring operations in underground coal mines Elective
Develop and implement business plans Elective
Develop organisational strategies Elective
Establish and maintain an underground mine mechanical plant management system Elective
Establish and maintain the environmental management system Elective
Establish and maintain the gas drainage management plan Elective
Establish and maintain the outburst management plan Elective
Establish and maintain the WHS management system Elective
Manage and coordinate spill response Elective
Manage budgets and financial plans Elective
Manage innovation and continuous improvement Elective
Manage knowledge and information Elective
Manage project procurement Elective
Manage, operate and maintain the mine ventilation system Elective
Provide leadership across the organisation Elective
Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams Elective
Support underground shotfiring operations Elective

Job prospects

The Advanced 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

Training providers delivering Advanced 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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