RII20220 Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations
Looking to kickstart a career in the resource industry?
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information. *Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus Minurmarghali Mia (Roebourne)
When Semester 1, 2026
Study Mode On Campus
Duration 12 Months
This Qualification equips students with the necessary skills to succeed as entry-level operators in open-cut mines or quarries.
Throughout this course, you will gain skills in:
- Planning work, breaking rock, sorting and categorising
- Operating and maintaining a skid steer loader
- Basic levelling
- Hazard identification and risk control
- General health and safety on a worksite
- Workplace communication
- Sustainable work practices
- You are a school leaver or young adult with limited practical work experience
- You like to work outdoors
- You wish to improve your employability skills
- You are looking for a career in the mining and construction related industries
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2026
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices | $0.00 | $0.00 | $8.65 |
| RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace | $0.00 | $0.00 | $17.00 |
| RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control | $0.00 | $0.00 | $17.00 |
| RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures | $0.00 | $0.00 | $14.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $9.90 |
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|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $38.20 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $20.35 |
Option
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $42.55 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $59.00 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.