Coal Training Package Qualifications Pathways

The following sample qualifications pathways charts are provided for developers, to show the type of information that may be included. (They are simplified versions of existing Training Package qualifications pathways charts.) Developers must create a qualifications pathways chart in the industry preferred style. This could be based on the samples provided, or on any of the other of many Training Package qualifications pathways charts to be found on the DEST website at www.dest.gov.au. Add contact details of the Industry Skills Council into the chart for enquiries about pathways and qualifications.

Employees in positions at operator level in the industry can access qualifications at Certificate II and Certificate III in underground coal operations, surface coal operations or coal preparation. In each specialisation context Certificate II is embedded in the Certificate III qualification. External entry and RPL with industry experience is available for these qualifications.

Of the three qualifications at Certificate IV level, one is specific for underground coal mining and one for surface coal mining. The third qualification Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner) as been designed to support the statutory function of Open Cut Examiner in both Queensland and New South Wales surface coal mines. External entry and RPL with industry experience is available for these qualifications.

At Diploma and Advanced Diploma level there are qualifications specific for surface coal mining management and underground coal mining management. Additional to these, there are Diplomas in specific technical areas of mine mechanical engineering, mine electrical engineering and mine surveying and Advanced Diplomas in mine mechanical engineering, mine electrical engineering. These additional qualifications ensure that the specific technical skills are relevant to the coal mining context.

The Coal Training Package qualifications are achievable through a variety of pathways and training delivery and assessment options. Possible pathways include:

-work-based training and assessment

-a mixture of institution-based training and assessment and work-based training and assessment

-recognition of prior learning and current competency

-an accumulation of a variety of short course/training programs.

NOTE: School based VET programs are only appropriate when combined with work-based training and assessment. The occupational health and safety issues on coal mine sites and the need to assess most coal units of competency on a coal mine site mitigate against this pathway.

The following diagram illustrates the pathway options.

Diagram 1: Pathways in Surface Coal Mining Qualifications

Diagram 2: Pathways in Coal Preparation Qualifications

Diagram 3: Pathways in Underground Coal Mining Qualifications

Diagram 4: Pathways in Mine Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Qualifications

Diagram 5: Pathway for Mine Surveying

Transition Arrangements

Transition arrangements apply where existing coal qualifications are replaced by qualifications in the Coal Training Package (MNC04). Where possible currently enrolled students should be given the opportunity to transfer to the most recent qualification. When making a decision to transfer to a new qualifications, consider such issues as:

-the proportion of the qualification that has been completed by the learner

-the degree of alignment with the new qualification

-any potential advantage or disadvantage to learners.

RTOs should consult with their State Training Authority on whether their scope accommodates the qualifications in the Coal Training Package (MNC04).

Use of Other Endorsed Standards in Coal Qualifications

The following units of competency have been imported into the Coal Training package qualifications. Care must be taken to ensure that all pre-requisites (specified within the unit of competency) are complied with for any unit of competency chosen as an elective from any other endorsed Training Package.

Units imported from the Metalliferous Mining Training Package (MNM05)

MNMULH204A	Conduct skip operations	Packaged in: - Certificate II in Undergroung Coal Operations - Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations
MNMULH205A	Operate automated winder
MNMULH306A	Operate manual winder
MNMULH311A	Conduct cage operations
MNMULH312A	Operate winder for shaft sinking
MNMULH313A	Maintain winder equipment
MNMULH314A	Inspect and maintain shafts and structures
MNMULH315A	Monitor, inspect and service ropes and attachments

Units imported from the Business Services Training Package (BSB01)

BSBCMN215A	Participate in environmental work practices	Packaged in: - Certificate II in Surface Coal Operations - Certificate II in Coal Preparation - Certificate II in Underground Coal Operations
BSBCMN313A	Maintain environmental procedures	Packaged in: - Certificate III in Surface Coal Operations - Certificate III in Coal Preparation

BSBFLM302A	Support leadership in the workplace	Packaged in: - Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations
BSBFLM303A	Contribute to effective workplace relationships
BSBFLM304A	Participate in work teams

BSBCMN402A	Develop work priorities	Packaged in: - Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner) - Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining - Certificate IV in Underground Coal Mining
BSBCMN404A	Develop teams and individuals
BSBCNM410A	Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies
BSBCMN412A	Promote innovation and change
BSBFLM402A	Show leadership in the workplace
BSBFLM403A	Manage effective workplace relationships
BSBFLM404A	Lead work teams
BSBFLM405A	Implement operational plan
BSBFLM409A	Implement continuous improvement
BSBFLM501A	Manage personal work priorities and professional development	Packaged in: - Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management - Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management - Diploma of Mine Mechanical Engineering - Diploma of Mine Electrical Engineering
BSBFLM502A	Provide leadership in the workplace
BSBFLM503A	Establish effective workplace relationships
BSBFLM504A	Facilitate work teams
BSBFLM505A	Manage operational plan
BSBFLM506A	Manage workplace relationships
BSBFLM507A	Manage quality customer service
BSBFLM509A	Promote continuous improvement
BSBFLM510A	Facilitate and capitalise on change and innovation
BSBFLM511A	Develop a workplace learning environment
BSBSBM402A	Undertake financial planning
BSBSBM406A	Manage finances

BSBMGT502A	Manage people performance	Packaged in: - Diploma of Mine Mechanical Engineering - Diploma of Mine Electrical Engineering
BSBMGT504A	Manage budgets and financial plans

BSBMGT503A	Prepare budgets and financial plans	Packaged in: - Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management - Advanced Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management - Advanced Diploma of Mine Mechanical Engineering - Advanced Diploma of Mine Electrical Engineering
BSBMGT504A	Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBMGT601A	Contribute to strategic direction
BSBMGT602A	Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans
BSBMGT603A	Review and develop business plans
BSBMGT604A	Manage business operations
BSBMGT605A	Provide leadership across the organisation
BSBMGT607A	Manage knowledge and information
BSBMGT608A	Manage innovation and continuous improvement
BSBMGT610A	Manage environmental management systems

Units imported from the Property Development and Management Training Package (PRD01)

PRDSIS03A	Implement a project plan	Packaged in the: - Diploma of Mine Surveying
PRDSIS04A	Determine spatial data requirements to meet the deliverables
PRDSIS05A	Determine suitable sources of information for the creation of new spatial data sets
PRDSIS06A	Plan data collection and validation
PRDSIS07A	Capture new data
PRDSIS08A	Obtain and validate existing data
PRDSIS13A	Design a spatial data storage system
PRDSIS14A	Integrate spatial data sets
PRDSIS15A	Maintain spatial data
PRDSIS16A	Store and retrieve spatial data
PRDSIS18A	Produce project deliverables
PRDSIS19A	Collate and interpret data
PRDSIS20A	Design project deliverables
PRDSIS22A	Control and monitor the spatial components of the project
PRDSIS24A	Maintain financial records
PRDSIS25A	Lead and supervise teams
PRDSIS27A	Maintain client relations
PRSIR39A	Manage occupational health and safety in the workplace
PRSIR31A	Undertake process improvement to reduce costs and improve quality service

Units Imported from the Electrotechnology Training Package (UTE99 V3.03)

UTENES010A	Report on the integrity of explosion-protected equipment in hazardous areas	Packaged in the: - Diploma of Mine Electrical Engineering - Advanced Diploma of Mine Electrical Engineering
UTENES012 (A to Z qualifier) A	Attend to breakdowns in hazardous areas
UTENES107 (A to Z qualifier) A	Install explosion-protected equipment and wiring systems
UTENES214 (A to Z qualifier) A	Maintain equipment in hazardous areas
UTENES215 (A to Z qualifier) A	Overhaul and repair explosion-protected equipment
UTENES303 (A to Z qualifier) A	Undertake commissioning of apparatus and systems’ circuits
UTENES304 (A to Z qualifier) A	Undertake commissioning of advanced systems and apparatus
UTENES404 (A to Z qualifier) A	Assess electrical/electronic apparatus
UTENES406 (A to Z qualifier) A	Develop complex testing and evaluation procedures
UTENES407 (A to Z qualifier) A	Assess explosion-protected equipment for conformance with standards
UTENES408 (A to Z qualifier) A	Test installations in hazardous areas
UTENES409 (A to Z qualifier) A	Inspect visually existing hazardous area installations
UTENES410 (A to Z qualifier) A	Inspect in detail hazardous area installations
UTENES503 (A to Z qualifier) A	Diagnose and rectify faults in apparatus and systems’ circuits
UTENES504 (A to Z qualifier) A	Diagnose and rectify faults in advanced systems and apparatus
UTENES602 (A to Z qualifier) A	Develop commissioning programs for apparatus and circuits
UTENES603 (A to Z qualifier) A	Develop maintenance programs for apparatus and circuits
UTENES604 (A to Z qualifier) A	Coordinate and manage commissioning processes
UTENES605 (A to Z qualifier) A	Coordinate and manage routine maintenance
UTENES606 (A to Z qualifier) A	Coordinate and manage installation projects (Electrical)
UTENES609 (A to Z qualifier) A	Develop and manage maintenance programs for hazardous area electrical equipment
UTENES701 (A to Z qualifier) A	Redesign and develop modifications to apparatus and systems’ circuits
UTENES705 (A to Z qualifier) A	Design and develop modifications to explosion-protected equipment
UTENES707 (A to Z qualifier) A	Design electrical installations in hazardous areas
UTENES708 (A to Z qualifier) A	Design explosion-protected electrical systems

The qualifications also provide the option to select a small number of elective units, relevant to the job function, from the Coal Training Package or from other endorsed Training Packages. Again care must be taken to ensure that all pre-requisites (specified within the unit of competency) are complied with for any unit of competency chosen as an elective from any other endorsed Training Package.