QUALIFICATION

Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation

National Code: RII20120
TAFE SA Code: TP01192

2025 start

Description

This broad qualification will give you practical foundation skills you need to carry out a range of basic tasks in the resource and infrastructure sectors such as mining and mineral exploration, drilling, petroleum exploration and construction.

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Duration

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10 weeks

Full Time or Part Time equivalent

Locations & Applications

Campus / Location

Code

Study Mode

Study Load

Scheduled

Tonsley/Mount Barker

505025

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Full & Part Time

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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.

Full Time

Part Time

Day Classes

Evening Classes

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

No course admission requirements

If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course.

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Entry Recommendations
This course is recommended for those with an interest and aptitude for working in the resource and infrastructure industry.

Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
This course is 10 weeks in duration and students will be required to attend multiple delivery locations due to specialist equipment and space requirements for some of the units. Training will be undertaken at Tonsley AND Mt Barker campus. Delivery locations may alter due to the number of students, and it is important that students attend all days of delivery to finish the course.

Industry Conditions and Skills
You will need practical hands-on aptitude, good communication and interpersonal skills, basic literacy and numeracy skills and a basic understanding of concepts including measurements, volumes, levels, ratios, pressure, temperatures and chemicals. Ability to complete written work in the form of job cards and workbook and computer skills for online activities and tasks.

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs
You will need to purchase and wear your own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety boots, safety glasses and appropriate workwear (eg wide brim hat, gloves, long pants, long sleeve hi-vis shirt) (approx. $100 - $200)

Fees

Total Fees for the 10 week course

Subsidised

$195

Concession

$195

You may be eligible for government subsidised training.

Subsidised Training Eligibility

Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).

What is the CSPA?

This course is part of the Fee Free TAFE initiative. Fee Free TAFE and vocational education is a joint initiative of the Australian and South Australian Governments providing tuition-free training places to students wanting to train, retrain or upskill. The eligibility check below is an indication only and does not confirm your eligibility status. Eligibility verification will take place before the enrolment process and may include participation in a Language, Literacy and Numeracy pre-assessment. The number of Fee Free TAFE places that are funded is limited by the terms of the skills agreement signed by the Australian and South Australian Governments. Should all available Fee Free TAFE places be taken, subsequent applicants will be offered a subsidised place.

Fee Free Training Eligibility

Full Fee

$6,045

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Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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Payment Plan

If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

Employment Outcomes

This course is suitable for those who wish to work in the resources and infrastructure field as Drillers Offsider, Mill Operator, Survey Assistant and Exploration Field Assistant.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation (RII20120)
You will learn how to work safely and gain skills in reading and interpreting plans, carrying out measurements, locating underground services and operating tools and equipment. Duty of care and high risk tickets can also be gained. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 4 core units and 5 elective units.

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

90%*
of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.

87%*
of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.

* 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

Course Units

Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

Core

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Communicate in the workplace	20	FADCB	RIICOM201E
Conduct local risk control	20	FADHS	RIIRIS201E
Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns	20	FADCR	RIIENV201E
Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures	20	FADCM	RIIWHS201E

Elective

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Carry out measurements and calculations	20	FADCN	RIICCM201E
Enter and work in confined spaces	30	FADGN	RIIWHS202E
Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials	16	FADCD	RIISAM201E
Licence to operate a forklift truck	40	AAHZW	TLILIC0003
Work safely at heights	20	FADGT	RIIWHS204E

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Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation

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