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RII30520

Certificate III in Mining Exploration

Become a mining geological technician with the RII30520 Certificate III in Mining Exploration. This hands-on qualification is recognised nationwide by employers in the Australian mining industry. The course begins with critical safety and environmental protection protocols, including first aid, risk control, personal safety, environmental and heritage issues, onsite communication. You’ll then gain a range of field-based technical skills enabling you to assist qualified engineers — preparing equipment, taking samples, carrying out site rehabilitation, taking measurements, responding to spills and other site emergencies. Enquire now for the full list of graduation outcomes, study units and electives choices, as well as enrolment centres near you.

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Delivery mode:
On Campus

Average duration:
6 months

Accreditation:
Nationally recognised training

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title
Average Salary
Driller Offsider
$1,350 weekly pay
Geological Technician
$1,540 weekly pay

This course can help you progress to:

Job Title
Average Salary
Drilling Supervisor
$1,750 weekly pay
Jumbo Operator
$2,300 weekly pay
Metallurgist
$2,300 weekly pay
Mining Engineer
$2,300 weekly pay
Mining Manager
$1,500 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.

Payment Options

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