MINRES Training Institute RTO 40727

RII50120

Diploma of Surface Operations Management

Lead with Confidence in Surface Mining & Quarrying

This nationally recognised qualification is designed for experienced supervisors and emerging leaders in open cut mining and quarry operations. It equips you with the practical skills and knowledge to manage teams, ensure compliance, and drive operational excellence in surface extraction environments.

Aligned with National Statutory Requirements

This program is structured to meet the statutory competency requirements for Site Senior Executives (SSEs) and their alternates across all Australian states. It aligns with Recognised Standard 22 (RS22), ensuring that participants are equipped to develop and implement effective Safety and Health Management Systems (SHMS) in surface mining and quarrying operations.

Developed in Consultation with the Regulators

The training plan has been developed in close consultation with state and territory mining regulators to ensure compliance with current legislative frameworks, including the Resources Safety and Health Legislation Amendment Act 2024. This ensures that graduates are prepared to meet contemporary legislative requirements and uphold the highest standards of safety and health in the mining sector.

Practical Skills for Operational Excellence

Participants will gain practical skills in managing surface operations, including risk management, environmental planning, and emergency preparedness. The program emphasizes the application of these skills in real-world scenarios, preparing graduates to effectively lead teams and manage complex operational challenges.

Flexible Delivery to Suit Your Schedule

Understanding the demands of industry professionals, this program offers flexible delivery options, including face-to-face workshops, online modules, and blended learning approaches. This flexibility ensures that participants can balance their professional responsibilities while advancing their qualifications.

Step Up

Build your Leadership Capabilities

Gain the practical expertise, statutory knowledge, and leadership skills you need to confidently manage surface mining and quarry operations. With regulatory alignment to Recognised Standard 22 (RS22) and statutory Site Senior Executive (SSE) requirements, this qualification prepares you for real-world responsibilities and career advancement.

What Students Have to Say...

I Would Like To Thank You Guys For The QM Training!
I found everyone very friendly and professional. Admin had all the content ready to go, refreshments at the ready. The content was very relevant, useful and the trainers delivered it from experience, not just from a textbook. I found the skills and techniques were very practical and offered real solutions to real issues that we face in these times on a mine or quarry site. It was nice to complete training in an area in which I hadn’t already covered. I would highly recommend MINRES to anyone seeking QM or any other training.”

Target Audience

This qualification is suited to supervisors, leading hands, and emerging leaders working in surface mining and quarry operations who aspire to become Site Senior Executives (SSE) or their alternates. It’s ideal for professionals seeking to meet statutory competency requirements across Australian states and territories, and who aim to strengthen their operational leadership capabilities.

Duration & Delivery

Delivered over five face-to-face workshops held fortnightly at our Brisbane City Clubhouse, the program provides over 50 hours of accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Workshops focus on practical, operational skills, supported by experienced trainers who have managed and led surface mining and quarry operations.

Packaging Rules

The RII50120 Diploma meets all packaging rules and is recognised under the Australian Quality Framework  (AQF), aligning specifically with the statutory units of competency required for Site Senior Executive (SSE) roles and their alternates. The training plan has been developed in collaboration with regulators nationwide, ensuring alignment with Recognised Standard 22 (RS22) and compliance with the latest Resources Safety and Health Legislation Amendment Act 2024.

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This Semester

15 & 16 May – QM6 Workshop – Brisbane – 9am – 4pm
19 – 23 May – Bootcamp – Mackay – 9am – 4pm
29 & 30 May – QM2 Workshop – Brisbane – 9am – 4pm

Next Semester Start Dates

29 July
15 October