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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

Full Time classes

Part Time

Part Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time 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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  • 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
    Communicate in the workplace 20
    Conduct local risk control 20
    Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns 20
    Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures 20

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Carry out measurements and calculations 20
    Enter and work in confined spaces 30
    Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials 16
    Licence to operate a forklift truck 40
    Work Safely at Heights 20

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Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation
TP01192
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