This course provides a comprehensive framework for planning, implementing, and maintaining emergency preparedness and response systems in surface operations. It covers accessing and interpreting relevant documentation, identifying hazards and risks, allocating resources, and ensuring personnel are trained and aware of their roles. Participants learn to apply emergency response plans effectively, including communicating incidents, coordinating actions, using emergency equipment, isolating hazards, and managing responses according to their responsibilities. The unit also emphasises monitoring, recording, and reporting on incidents, as well as participating in audits and debriefs. Additionally, it addresses routine maintenance of emergency preparedness systems, including inspections, repairs, and documentation to ensure ongoing readiness and compliance.
This course is specifically designed for supervisors or people who desire to become an Open Cut Examiner in the mining industry.
Completing this course provides participants with valuable skills and knowledge that enhance workplace safety and emergency management capabilities. It equips individuals to respond effectively to incidents, lead teams in implementing safety measures, and ensure compliance with regulations, while also supporting career growth and professional development.
Key benefits include:
Completion of this course opens up career opportunities for individuals responsible for workplace safety and emergency management. Graduates may pursue roles such as Emergency Response Coordinator or Mining Supervisor taking on responsibilities that involve leading emergency preparedness initiatives, ensuring operational safety, and managing effective responses to incidents in the workplace. This unit is a core unit of RII40220 Certificate IV Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner).
Below is a concise summary of the key learning outcomes for RIIERR401E Apply and monitor emergency preparedness and response systems in surface operations.
This course delivers the following units of competencies…
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| RIIERR401E | Apply and monitor emergency preparedness and response systems in surface operations |
Mine Training Solutions has implemented a robust and integrated system for managing student services, learning and assessment delivery. The use of aXcelerate learning management system (LMS) has streamlined and optimised our educational operations. Below is an overview of assessment methods utilised:
Upon successful completion, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for…
This credential recognises that you have met the required competencies outlined by the nationally endorsed training package. By earning this unit of competency, you demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively establish and maintain risk management systems in the mining industry.
Credit Transfer refers to the formal recognition of units of competency or qualifications that you have previously achieved through any Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in Australia. If you have already completed a unit identical or equivalent to one required, you may be eligible to apply for a credit transfer. To do so, you’ll need to provide:
If approved, you will not need to repeat training or assessment for that particular unit, potentially reducing your overall study load and completion timeframe. If you have any questions regarding the credit transfer process, our team will be happy to provide guidance and support.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal process that assesses the skills, knowledge, and experience you’ve acquired through work, training, or life experience against the requirements of a specific unit of competency. If you can demonstrate that you already possess the competencies outlined in the unit, you may be granted RPL, which can reduce the time involved in completing the course. Mine Training Solutions has adopted a 6 step RPL assessment process. Please contact Mine Training Solutions to apply for RPL.
Our team at Mine Training Solutions will guide you through the RPL process and help ensure that your existing experience is fully recognised.
At Mine Training Solutions, workplace-based learning is designed to integrate seamlessly with your daily operations, ensuring that training enhances rather than disrupts your workflow. Our workplace base approach allows participants to apply, implement and maintain the company-specific safety and health management system in real-time, fostering immediate practical understanding and reinforcing learning through actual job tasks.
Training schedules can accommodate shift work and different team schedules, allowing all relevant personnel to participate without impacting productivity. The workplace activities that candidates engage in directly contribute to the application and implementation of the company’s Safety and Health Management System (SHMS). This approach provides positive outcomes not only for the candidates, enhancing their skills and knowledge, but also for the business, fostering a safer work environment and improving overall operational efficiency.
Learning in the workplace promotes collaboration and knowledge sharing among team members, strengthening your organisation’s safety culture and operational resilience. By choosing workplace-based training with Mine Training Solutions, you ensure that your team gains relevant, actionable skills that directly contribute to a safer and more efficient mining operation.
The Mine Training Solutions workplace activities will require third parties (senior and statutory position holders (content experts/mentors) to verify practical skill demonstration for set activities and provide feedback on what was observed when the candidate performed the set work tasks. Feedback from third parties is an important part of our assessment process. Our ‘Third Parties’ are people who are competent in the task candidates are asked to carry out and provide mentoring, guidance and feedback. The use of third parties promotes communication and consultation in the mining industry, which is fundamental for the application, implementation and maintenance of the mine’s Safety and Health Management System.
In addition:
The integration of third parties into the training and assessment framework at Mine Training Solutions is essential for delivering high-quality vocational training. Their role not only aids in verifying candidate’s skills but also emphasises the importance of communication, safety, and continuous improvement within the mining sector.
This is a self-paced program that can typically be completed over 3-4 days (excluding reading and research time). However, participants have a total enrolment period of 8 weeks to accommodate shift work and other commitments. Extensions are available upon request.
At Mine Training Solutions, we specialise in two core delivery methods to accommodate the busy schedules and diverse needs of the mining industry: workplace-based training and online delivery. Whether you prefer immersive, on-site instruction that applies learning directly to your day-to-day operations or a flexible online approach, we ensure our courses are accessible, practical, and relevant to your team’s real-world challenges.
Minimise downtime and maximise relevance by training where you work. We deliver comprehensive training and assessment directly on-site, allowing your team to gain qualifications on their own equipment in the real-world environment they operate in daily.
| Title | Fee |
| Corporate Client1 | $975.00 |
| Student1 | $975.00 |
We offer flexible payment options to accommodate your needs, including:
Purchase Order: Ideal for corporate clients and bulk enrolments, allowing your organisation to manage payments through internal processes.
Credit Card: Convenient and secure payments can be made using major credit cards for individual registrations.
Direct Transfer: Suitable for those who prefer bank transfers, ensuring a straightforward and efficient payment method.
Payment Plans: Available for students enrolling in courses over $1,500 AUD, allowing you to spread the payment into manageable monthly installments. This option makes your investment in professional development more accessible and budget-friendly. To set up a payment plan, please contact Mine Training Solutions.
There are no hidden fees, and any requests for extensions can be discussed with our team. Invest in your professional growth and enhance your risk management capabilities with Mine Training Solutions today.
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