Foundation Training Australia
Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)If your goal is to work in quarry operations or extractive mines with mammoth earth moving equipment – then the RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations is for you. Or, maybe you’re already in the space and it’s finally time to get qualified. Either way, upon successful completion of this surface extraction qualification, you will be skilled to work across a number of industry sectors such as Mechanical Engineering, Mineral Mining Exploration, Coal Mining, Quarrying and more.
This surface extraction course covers the technical and practical skills in operating light vehicles, conducting a hydraulic excavator, wheel loader and dozer operations as well as how to provide first aid and respond to site-based spills.
Delivery mode
Foundation Training Australia 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
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...
About Foundation Training Australia
Our mission is the essence of our why and the driver of what we do. Our passion is people and the amazing things they can do when given the opportunity to do them, so this is what we offer.
We don’t ‘sell’ courses and we don’t ‘push’ qualifications, we offer the opportunity to level up your life, connect with the best in industry people, develop amazing skills, develop a sense of self, develop the future you want by developing your human potential.
So how do we deliver this through training? We see you as an investment and a bloody good one too. You and your goals are our focus and we support you in achieving those goals with access to exceptional trainers, industry-leading training resources and a team backing you all the way with a No BS approach to getting in and getting your hands dirty learning and smashing your education goals. We like to be flexible to suit you with hands-on learning or top-notch digital learning so you can learn your way. Any questions or concerns? Our trainers or support team are there for you.
We are an Australian-owned and operated Registered Training Organisation (RTO ID: 31972) offering a variety of courses across Australia, we are founded by experts in the building and construction/ civil industry so we know our shit. Take on the experience of a lifetime and change your world forever, get the promotion, get the recognition, get your career going by getting qualified with Foundation Training Australia.
