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There are 2 courses available within the Wollongong area for people who want to become a miner.
Possible job outcomes:
Become a production operator at open-cut mines and quarries with the RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations. This nationally recognised qualification begins with the essential communication skills, environmental and safety protocols required at mining industry jobsites — personal safety, following WHS procedures, applying risk management processes while digging or drilling, identifying environmental and heritage issues. You’ll then gain the technical skills you need to begin working as a production operator: assessing ground conditions, building and maintaining routes for autonomous operations, surface blast hole drilling, dredging, surface miner operations, controlling automated plant/machinery, and much more. Enquire now for the list of study units, job appointment possibilities, and upcoming course dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
Are you experienced in coal mining operations and looking for a team leader role? How about the RII40420 Certificate IV in Underground Coal Operations. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to supervise underground work teams while implementing site operations and safety plans. The course covers: emergency preparedness and response systems, gas management, inrush management, strata management, spontaneous combustion management, mine transport systems, ventilation management, shotfiring operations, risk management and communication. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, coal mining competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..
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To become a miner in Wollongong, you may want to consider completing the Certificate IV in Underground Coal Operations. This qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in this industry.
You can train to become a miner by completing a qualification with MinRes Training Institute (established in 2013). Find a course provider near you. Once you make an enquiry, a course advisor will get in touch to discuss your study options and course fees.
There is one campus within the Wollongong area that provides miner training. This campus is 9999km away from the center of Wollongong. Find a course provider that best suits your needs.
Here are some potential career pathways within mining. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Mining
Apprentice Engineer
$960 weekly pay
Engineering Tradesperson
Advanced Engineering Tradesperson
$1,800 weekly pay
Casting and Moulding Tradesperson
$1,440 weekly pay
Driller
$1,650 weekly pay
Dump Truck Operator
$1,640 weekly pay
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
$1,550 weekly pay
Hydraulic Fitter
$1,350 weekly pay
Hydraulic Mechanic
Industrial Electrician
Instrumentation Technician
$1,400 weekly pay
Machinist
Mechanical Fitter
Miner
$1,700 weekly pay
Mining Machine Operator
$1,540 weekly pay
Plant Mechanic
Plant Operator
Production Operator
Shotfirer
Drilling Supervisor
$1,750 weekly pay
Jumbo Operator
$2,300 weekly pay
Metallurgist
Mining Engineer
Mining Supervisor
Research Engineer