TAFE NSW Hunter Institute

Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner) - Certificate IV

coal mineThis course is for people who are currently employed in a surface coal mine as an open cut examiner or have authorised access to an operational surface coal mine.

 

Throughout this course you will learn a broad range of activities from dump truck operations and safety, through to resources and legal compliance; high-level communication skills; environment and risk management systems; contribute technical solutions to non-routine problems; conduct surface shot-firing operations and monitor the output of others.

 

Enrol at Hunter TAFE and learn the comprehensive skills for working in a supervisory role in a surface coal mine.

Campuses, Important Dates, Study Options and Timetables

TAFE mining courses are offered at one Hunter campus. Course dates, timetables and study options are campus specific. See details below.

Kurri Kurri

Address:
McLeod Road Kurri Kurri NSW 2327
Postal Address:
PO Box 135 Kurri Kurri NSW 2327
Tel:
02 4936 0300
Fax:
02 49360 360

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 1
2012		 Part Time Evening
7.5hrs/Week
36 Weeks		 Local Campus Tuesday and Thursday 5:00pm to 9:00pm The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $984.00 per Year, $492.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Local Entry Requirements

industry experience needed

Further delivery information is available on this course
Kurri Kurri campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Evening, 7.5hrs/Week, 36 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Tuesday and Thursday 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $984.00 per Year, $492.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Local Entry Requirements

industry experience needed

Further delivery information is available on this course

Muswellbrook

Address:
59 Maitland Street Muswellbrook NSW 2333
Postal Address:
PO Box 375 Muswellbrook NSW 2333
Tel:
02 6542 1100
Fax:
02 6542 1165

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
2012 N/A Online Registration N/A N/A Course Fee: $2500.00
 Further delivery information is available on this course
Muswellbrook campus
Semester: 2012
Study Options: N/A
How to Enrol: Online Registration
Proposed Timetable: N/A
Information Session: N/A
Fees & Charges: Course Fee: $2500.00
Important Information: Further delivery information is available on this course

Course Codes

Course Number: 19867
National Code: RII40209
Training Package: RII09
Resources and Infrastructure Industry

How To Enrol

To enrol in this course you need to attend an information/enrolment session. Enrolment details may vary from campus to campus. Click on the campus you are interested in to find out the date, time and location of the session you need to attend.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal educational requirements for entry into this course. Learners must be currently employed in, or have authorised access to an operational surface coal mine while undertaking this course. Some units in this course relating to the use of explosives require learners be 18 years old or over and have approval by the NSW Police Service to use explosives. Prior experience in the mining industry is highly recommended.

Prior Learning

For further information please refer to the Recognition area of the Hunter TAFE website.

Career Pathways

For further information please refer to the Career Pathways area of the Hunter TAFE website.

Disclaimer

Courses will run subject to resources and demand. For the latest information, check with the appropriate campus, as course availability is subject to review and change.

Contact Us

You can request further information on this course or speak to a Customer Service Officer by calling
131 225 (within NSW) or
02 4923 7425 (outside of NSW) or
+612 4923 7425 (International).