Miner Australia

Miner Australia ANZSCO  712212:

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Miner Australia ANZSCO 712212:

Description

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

Skill Level

4

Alternative Titles

• Mining Plant Operator

Specialisations

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

Group: 7122 Drillers, Miners and Shot Firers

Description

assemble, position and operate drilling rigs and mining plant, and detonate explosives to extract materials from the earth and demolish structures.

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

Skill Level

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

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing may be required.

Occupations in this Group

• 712211 Driller
• 712212 Miner
• 712213 Shot Firer