Ascent Training Solutions
Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Not currently employed?
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Become trade Qualified in the Resource and Infrastructure industry as a skilled Surface Extraction operator.
This qualification is offered as a blended learning program, consisting of formal classroom and workplace based training and assessment, over a six (6) month to three (3) year duration, depending on experience.
Building on your current skills or getting site ready, become skilled and knowledgeable in an open cut mine or quarry, as a production operator. You will learn about risk management, machine operation and environmental and heritage concerns.
Delivery mode
Ascent Training Solutions offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations will prepare you for the following roles.
Mining Machine Operator
A Mining Machine Operator works with various types of machinery and equipment to extract materials on a mine site. You might work in an underground...
Miner
A Miner operates a range of equipment at an open cut or underground mining facility. You might use equipment such as excavators, dump trucks, digge...
Process Technician
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...
Grader Operator
A Grader Operator uses a grader to perform a range of duties on a construction site. You might move earth and rock and prepare surfaces for further...
About Ascent Training Solutions
With more than 25 nationally recognised qualifications and courses, covering safety, high risk work licencing, construction, and machine operations, Ascent has a course for you and your crew.
We offer courses in high-risk work licencing (HRWL), civil construction machine operation and deliver a range of construction Certificate III and IV Qualifications.
At Ascent Training Solutions (RTO 32108), the combination of classroom knowledge and immediate hands-on experience means every student feels supported and engaged to get the skills and knowledge to progress their career and always ensure a safe work site.
