Become a production operator at a processing facility for metals or coal with the RII30420 Certificate III in Resource Processing. This nationally recognised qualification begins with the critical communication, safety, and environmental protocols of resources industry worksites — you’ll learn how to work in accordance with issued permits, quality standards, and safety procedures. You’ll then gain the technical skills you need to work as a production operator including pipeline pigging, transferring bulk fluids in (and out) of storage, managing startup and shut down of boilers, using automated plant/machinery, instruments that emit ionising radiation, and much more. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, graduation competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates.
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Graduate with the skills you need to start working right away. Build the practical skills and industry knowledge needed to enter the workforce with confidence.
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The Certificate III in Resource Processing will prepare you for the following roles.
A Production Operator uses a range of plant and equipment in the mining industry. You might work in a metalliferous processing facility or in coal ...
A Plant Operator is responsible for maintaining equipment to ensure it works correctly. They might work at a power plant, chemical plant or oil ref...
A Process Technician uses a range of equipment to process resources such as metals or coal. You might work at a processing facility using machinery...
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