RII40420 Certificate IV in Underground Coal Operations

Certificate IV in Underground Coal Operations is designed for experienced underground coal mineworkers who intend to apply for their Deputy’s ticket and perform ERZ Controller duties on an operational underground coal mine. Due to the advanced level of knowledge required, participants must have a minimum of three (3) years underground coal mining experience across outbye, longwall and development environments.

To complete the Certificate IV in Underground Coal Operations, Learners must have current access to a working underground coal mine and access to site documentation normally used by an ERZ Controller or Supervisor, including SHMS, PHMPs, and operational management plans. Basic language, literacy and numeracy skills are required for assessment. All participants must supply photo ID and a valid USI.

Training focuses on the application and monitoring of:

• Underground coal mining legislation
• Atmosphere (gas) management plans
• Strata management plans
• Operational and emergency management plans

Delivery is via flexible distance learning, supported by structured workbooks, electronic assessment submission, and trainer support. Learners complete theory alongside workplace-based assignments that directly reference their own mine’s systems and procedures.

Units of Competency

Core Units

• BSBMGT401 – Show leadership in the workplace
• RIIERR402E – Apply and monitor underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems
• RIIMCU403E – Apply and monitor the gas management plan
• RIIMCU406E – Apply and monitor the inrush management plan
• RIIMCU407E – Apply and monitor the strata management plan
• RIIMCU408E – Apply the spontaneous combustion management plan
• RIIMEX406D – Apply and monitor mine transport systems and production equipment
• RIIRAI401D – Apply and monitor mine services and infrastructure systems
• RIIRIS402E – Carry out the risk management process
• RIIUND401E – Apply and monitor the ventilation management plan

Group A Elective (Choose 1)

• RIIBLA202F – Support underground shotfiring operations

Group B Electives (Choose 1)

• RIIMCU303E – Conduct continuous miner operations
• RIIMCU304E – Conduct shuttle car operations
• RIIMCU306E – Conduct shearer operations
• RIIMCU307E – Conduct longwall face equipment operations
• RIIMCU404E – Apply and monitor the gas drainage management plan
• RIIMCU405D – Apply and monitor the outburst management plan

Group C Electives (Choose 2)

• RIICOM301E – Communicate information (S3)
• RIIWHS301E – Conduct safety and health investigations (S2)

Design of the Units & Resources

Certificate IV in Underground Coal Operations assessment questions assume you are an experienced underground mineworker. Learners are expected to draw on:

• Their own practical experience
• Site SHMS and PHMP documents
• Mine plans, emergency procedures and management systems
• Knowledge from experienced personnel on site
• Industry publications and resources

You may collaborate with others when preparing assignments; however, every submission must be a true reflection of your individual competency, as you will be assessed alone at the Deputy’s Oral Examination. Learners are encouraged to support answers with diagrams, forms, photos, SHMS extracts and workplace evidence.