Miner

Overview

Operates plant to excavate, load and transport coal, ore and rock in an underground or open-cut mine. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

Tasks

  • dismantling, moving and reassembling drilling rigs and accessory plant
  • taking samples of ore, liquids and gases and packaging them
  • performing minor maintenance and repairs, and lubricating and cleaning plant
  • recording performance details and information obtained from wells, and keeping logs detailing operations
  • operating surface and underground mining plant
  • undertaking development work such as opening up new shafts, drives, air vents, rises and crib rooms
  • positioning explosives in bore holes and priming explosives using detonators and explosive cartridges
  • connecting wires, fuses and detonating cords to explosive cartridges and detonators, and detonating explosives
  • monitoring operation of plant and ensuring safety of other workers on mining sites and during drilling operations
  • operating auxiliary plant such as pumps to expel air, water and mud

Alternative Titles

  • Mining Plant Operator

Specialisations

  • Bogger Operator
  • Coal Cutter
  • Dragline Operator
  • Opal Miner
  • Underground Truck Operator

Related Occupations

Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.

Training Pathways

63 courses found.

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RII41522: Certificate IV in Autonomous Control and Remote Operations
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RII30615: Certificate III in Small Mining Operations
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RII30320: Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining
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RII30315: Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining
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RII30320 : Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining
RII30313: Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining
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RII30315 : Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining
RII30220: Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations
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RII30218: Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations
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RII30220 : Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations
RII30215: Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations
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RII30218 : Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations
RII30213: Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations
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RII30215 : Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations
RII30120: Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
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RII30115: Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
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RII30120 : Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
RII30113: Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
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RII30115 : Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
RII21222: Certificate II in Autonomous Workplace Operations
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RII20513: Certificate II in Resource Processing
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RII20515 : Certificate II in Resource Processing
RII20420: Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining
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RII20415: Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining
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RII20420 : Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining
RII20413: Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining
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RII20415 : Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining
RII20320: Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining
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RII20315: Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining
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RII20320 : Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining
RII20313: Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining
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RII20315 : Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining
RII20220: Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations
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RII20215: Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations
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RII20220 : Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations
MNQ30198: Certificate III in Extractive Industries (Operator)
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MNQ30103 : Certificate III in Extractive Industries Operations
MNQ30103: Certificate III in Extractive Industries Operations
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RII30109 : Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
MNM30505: Certificate III in Small Mining Operations
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RII30611 : Certificate III in Small Mining Operations
MNM30305: Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations - Processing
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RII30409 : Certificate III in Resource Processing
MNM30299: Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground)
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MNM30203 : Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground)
MNM30206: Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground)
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RII30311 : Certificate III in Underground Metalliferous Mining
MNM30205: Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations - Underground
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MNM30206 : Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground)
MNM30203: Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground)
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MNM30205 : Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations - Underground
MNM30199: Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Open Cut)
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MNM30103 : Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Open Cut)
MNM30106: Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Open Cut)
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RII30109 : Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
MNM30105: Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations - Open Cut
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MNM30106 : Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Open Cut)
MNM30103: Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Open Cut)
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MNM30105 : Certificate III in Metalliferous Mining Operations - Open Cut
MNM20299: Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground)
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MNM20203 : Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground)
MNM20206: Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground)
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RII20409 : Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining
MNM20205: Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations - Underground
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MNM20206 : Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground)
MNM20203: Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Underground)
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MNM20205 : Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations - Underground
MNM20199: Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Open Cut)
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MNM20103 : Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Open Cut)
MNM20106: Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Open Cut)
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RII20209 : Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations
MNM20105: Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations - Open Cut
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MNM20106 : Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Open Cut)
MNM20103: Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Open Cut)
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MNM20105 : Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations - Open Cut
MNC30307: Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations
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RII30209 : Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations
MNC30304: Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations
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MNC30307 : Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations
MNC30204: Certificate III in Coal Preparation
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RII30411 : Certificate III in Resource Processing
MNC30198: Certificate III in Coal Operations
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MNC30304 : Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations
MNC30104: Certificate III in Surface Coal Mining Operations
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RII30111 : Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
70130NT: Certificate II in Mining Operations
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70129NT: Certificate II in Entry into Mining
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70119NT: Certificate II in Mining Operations
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52845WA: Certificate II in Autonomous Workplace Operations
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52844WA: Course in Working Effectively in an Automated Workplace
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50611: Certificate II in Indigenous Mining Access
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50294: Certificate I in Metalliferous Mining (aboriginal Mining Program)
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40068SA: Certificate III in Mining Operations (Operator Level 3)
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40062SA: Certificate III in Mining Operations (Operator Level 2)
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30956QLD: Course in Applying Queensland Coal Mining Safety and Health Legislations
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14854WA: Certificate II in Machinery (service Person)
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14696WA: Certificate III in Direct Reduced Iron Operations And Maintenance
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14695WA: Certificate II in Direct Reduced Iron Operations And Maintenance
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13872WA: Certificate II in Mining And Exploration (ATSI)
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12564SA: Certificate II in Mining Operations (Operator Level 1)
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11383WA: Certificate III in Mining (Geoscience Practices)
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