Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management

RII60726

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, non-routine tasks involving strategic and planning activities for open cut 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 legislative and operational requirements for mine sites.

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 explosives safety and security management systems Core
Establish and maintain mine emergency preparedness and response systems Core
Establish and maintain risk management systems Core
Establish and maintain surface mining ground control and slope stability systems Core
Establish and maintain surface product haulage and transport systems Core
Establish and maintain the environmental management system Core
Establish, maintain and develop a statutory compliance management system Core
Plan pit development Core
Conduct business negotiations Elective
Develop and implement business plans Elective
Develop organisational strategies Elective
Establish and maintain a quality system Elective
Establish and maintain a surface mine mechanical plant management system Elective
Establish and maintain electrical installations, reticulation and protection system Elective
Establish and maintain mechanical standard/engineering practices for transport/production equipment Elective
Establish and maintain mine mechanical plant, services and infrastructure systems Elective
Establish and maintain mine services and infrastructure systems Elective
Establish and maintain mine services systems Elective
Establish and maintain mine transport systems and production equipment Elective
Establish and maintain plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance systems Elective
Establish and maintain stockpile management systems Elective
Establish and maintain the site infrastructure and fixed plant systems Elective
Establish and maintain the WHS management system Elective
Establish and maintain water 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 major incidents and emergencies Elective
Manage project procurement Elective
Provide leadership across the organisation Elective
Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams Elective

Job prospects

The Advanced Diploma of Surface 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 Surface 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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