Advanced Diploma
Funding Application
Dual Advanced Diploma Program 2025
Extractive Industries & Surface Coal Mining Management
We are excited to announce an exclusive opportunity for the Queensland Coal Mining Sector and broader Extractive Industries to complete a Double Advanced Diploma, comprising the RII60220 Advanced Diploma of Extractive Industries Management and the RII60720 Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Operations. These standalone qualifications provide a comprehensive pathway to leadership roles within the mining industry.
Candidates may be offered funding for the second qualification, making this a highly attractive opportunity for professionals looking to expand their qualifications and career prospects. The program covers a broad range of critical skills, including advanced risk management, workplace safety, environmental management, and mine emergency response systems, tailored specifically to the needs of the extractive industries.
Participants will also gain expertise in leadership, plant maintenance, and technical operations such as blasting systems and ground control. This dual diploma equips professionals with the knowledge required to excel in senior management positions, contributing to safer, more efficient mining operations across the sector.
Target Audience
Course Overview
This course is designed for individuals currently in, or applying for, the following statutory roles:
- Site Senior Executives
- Surface Mine Managers
- Other appointed positions within the organizational structure, under Section 55 of the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999.
It also covers Principal Hazard Management and obligations under Recognised Standard 22.
Participants in this program will meet the RSHQ Competency Requirements for managing:
- Roads and other vehicle operating areas
- Ground or strata failure
- Airborne dust and other airborne contaminants
- Fire and explosion
- Other hazards identified in your site’s Principal Hazard Management Plan (PHMP).
Duration and Delivery
Face-to-Face Training Schedule
Face-to-face training sessions are held fortnightly on Thursday and Friday at the Club of United Business, Mary Street, Brisbane.
Please note, this is not an online course. Regulators may attend some sessions.
There are three semesters scheduled for January, May, and September 2025. Participants can commence at any point during the year but must complete the sessions in sequence from their enrollment date, as per the provided timetable.
A cancellation or re-sit fee may apply for non-attendance.
Key Learning Areas
Master the Management of Critical Operations
This program equips you with essential skills in the management of:
- Risk
- Contracts
- Emergencies
- Environmental Impact
- Stockpiles
- Slope Stability
You’ll also gain expertise in developing and overseeing systems for:
- Transport and Logistics
- Infrastructure
- Drill and Blast Operations
- Quality Control
- Workplace Health and Safety
Apply for Funding - Dual Advanced Diploma
Once we receive your submission, a member of the MINRES team will be in touch to request additional information, which may include:
- Role Statement
- Letter of Recommendation
- Evidence of Industry Currency
- Professional Development Case Study
- Purchasing Officer Contact Details
If you do not meet the selection criteria for the Dual Advanced Diploma, you may still be eligible for a 25% discount on a single Advanced Diploma, commencing January 2025.
Standard payment terms apply.
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