Mining

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Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

An Electrical and Instrumentation Technician ensures equipment operates correctly by installing, servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing it.

Avg yearly income $88,400
Skill level Advanced

Instrumentation Technician

An Instrumentation Technician ensures automated equipment operates safely, performing installation, calibration, testing, and maintenance tasks.

Avg yearly income $88,400
Skill level Beginner

Plant Operator

A Plant Operator maintains equipment in power, chemical, or oil plants, monitoring operations and testing samples to ensure proper functionality.

Avg yearly income $80,600
Skill level Beginner

Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitters assemble and repair machinery using metal parts, assessing materials and ensuring equipment performance.

Avg yearly income $100,048
Skill level Beginner

Engineering Tradesperson

An Engineering Tradesperson creates and maintains parts for construction projects, using various tools and machinery while managing multiple projects effectively.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Mining Supervisor

A Mining Supervisor manages mine operations, ensures safety and production targets are met, handles incidents, and organises training, requiring leadership and safety focus.

Avg yearly income $151,840
Skill level Advanced

Shotfirer

A Shotfirer places and detonates explosives safely at mines, quarries, or demolition sites, ensuring safety protocols while working varied shifts.

Avg yearly income $130,000
Skill level Advanced

Mining Manager

A Mining Manager oversees the safe and efficient extraction of minerals at mining sites, coordinating staff and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Avg yearly income $249,600
Skill level Advanced

Apprentice Engineer

An Apprentice Engineer trains in creating and maintaining machinery parts, uses various tools, and must follow instructions, work in teams, and be adaptable.

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Beginner

Miner

A Miner operates equipment like excavators and trucks in mines, focusing on safety and teamwork, often working shifts and possibly travelling.

Avg yearly income $130,000
Skill level Beginner

Industrial Electrician

An Industrial Electrician performs electrical work in industrial settings, including installations, maintenance, fault diagnosis, and safety checks.

Avg yearly income $97,500
Skill level Beginner

Machinist

A Machinist operates machinery to create, fit, and verify metal parts, ensuring precision, problem-solving, and teamwork in various locations.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Hydraulic Mechanic

A Hydraulic Mechanic fixes hydraulic machinery, handling repairs, inspections, and maintenance across industries and environments.

Avg yearly income $87,360
Skill level Beginner

Hydraulic Fitter

A Hydraulic Fitter fabricates and installs parts for hydraulic equipment, ensuring they meet specifications and function effectively across various industries like mining and construction.

Avg yearly income $87,360
Skill level Beginner

Plant Mechanic

A Plant Mechanic repairs and maintains heavy machinery, conducts inspections, sources parts, and works in workshops or on-site.

Avg yearly income $59,020
Skill level Beginner

Dump Truck Operator

A Dump Truck Operator drives trucks to transport mining materials, requiring strong technical skills, teamwork, and a focus on safety.

Avg yearly income $89,440
Skill level Beginner

Geological Technician

A Geological Technician assists geologists in mining and exploration by collecting samples, conducting tests, and maintaining geological records, often in remote FIFO locations.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Beginner

Mining Machine Operator

A Mining Machine Operator uses machinery to extract and transport materials, requiring technical skills, safety focus, and teamwork, often working away from home.

Avg yearly income $91,000
Skill level Beginner

Advanced Engineering Tradesperson

An Advanced Engineering Tradesperson handles complex projects, using tools and machinery, leading teams, and ensuring quality and safety standards.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Production Operator

A Production Operator in mining operates equipment to process, load, and move materials, ensuring safety, teamwork, and technical precision, often away from home.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Jumbo Operator

A Jumbo Operator operates heavy equipment in mining, prepares sites, moves materials, and must prioritise safety while working shifts away from home.

Avg yearly income $195,000
Skill level Beginner

Mining Engineer

A Mining Engineer designs and ensures safe mine operations, plans material extraction, adapts to conditions, and often works on remote sites.

Avg yearly income $130,000
Skill level Advanced

Metallurgist

A Metallurgist analyses metals, tests performance, researches extraction processes, and recommends usage, ensuring accuracy and clear communication.

Avg yearly income $130,000
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in mining

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
RII30820

Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
On Campus
7 - 12 months
$0 - $9,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Road Construction Worker Excavator Operator Loader Operator
Dump Truck Operator Grader Operator Plant Operator Plant Mechanic
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Road Construction Worker Excavator Operator Loader Operator Dump Truck Operator Grader Operator Plant Operator Plant Mechanic + 4 more

Doctor of Engineering
On Campus, Online
36 months
$38,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Chief Engineer Research Engineer
Senior Project Manager University Professor Product Development Engineer Propulsion Engineer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Engineer Chief Engineer Research Engineer Senior Project Manager University Professor Product Development Engineer Propulsion Engineer + 4 more
UEE31220

Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control
Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Automation Technician Control Technician
Instrumentation Technician
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Automation Technician Control Technician Instrumentation Technician + 1 more
52882WA

Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering for Oil and Gas Facilities
Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Designer Electrical Technician Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
Automation Technician Instrumentation Technician Substation Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Designer Electrical Technician Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Automation Technician Instrumentation Technician Substation Technician + 3 more
52892WA

Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering in Mining
Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Instrumentation Technician Automation Technician Industrial Electrician
Control Technician Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Electrical Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Instrumentation Technician Automation Technician Industrial Electrician Control Technician Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Electrical Technician + 3 more
52873WA

Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering
Online
24 months
$15,421
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Draftsperson Construction Estimator Project Coordinator
Advanced Engineering Tradesperson CAD Operator Engineering Technician Civil Modeller Structural Drafter Civil Construction Designer Civil Draftsperson
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Draftsperson Construction Estimator Project Coordinator Advanced Engineering Tradesperson CAD Operator Engineering Technician Civil Modeller Structural Drafter Civil Construction Designer Civil Draftsperson + 7 more
52885WA

Advanced Diploma of Biomedical Engineering
Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Technician Quality Assurance Specialist Instrumentation Technician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Technician Quality Assurance Specialist Instrumentation Technician

Professional Certificate of Competency in Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Fitter Mechanical Engineer Hydraulic Mechanic
Mechanical Technician Maintenance Engineer Fluid Power Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Fitter Mechanical Engineer Hydraulic Mechanic Mechanical Technician Maintenance Engineer Fluid Power Engineer + 3 more
UEE40420

Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$4,000
  • Completed Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or equivalent qualifications OR
  • A current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
Additional requirements may apply.
Instrumentation Technician Control Technician Industrial Electrician
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
+ 1 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or equivalent qualifications OR
  • A current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
  • A current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
Additional requirements may apply.
Instrumentation Technician Control Technician Industrial Electrician Electrical and Instrumentation Technician + 1 more

Undergraduate Certificate in Electrical Engineering
Online
6 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Technician Telecommunications Technician Draftsperson
Instrumentation Technician Substation Technician Technical Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Technician Telecommunications Technician Draftsperson Instrumentation Technician Substation Technician Technical Officer + 3 more
TLI31222

Certificate III in Driving Operations
Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Driver Bus Driver Truck Driver
Fleet Controller Livestock Transporter Forklift Driver Dump Truck Operator Fuel Tanker Driver
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Driver Bus Driver Truck Driver Fleet Controller Livestock Transporter Forklift Driver Dump Truck Operator Fuel Tanker Driver + 5 more
MSM30116

Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Loader Operator Production Operator Pharmaceutical Production Worker
Process Worker Polymer Technician Paper Mill Worker Production Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Loader Operator Production Operator Pharmaceutical Production Worker Process Worker Polymer Technician Paper Mill Worker Production Worker + 4 more
FBP30121

Certificate III in Food Processing
Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Worker Production Operator Food Production Worker
Food Process Worker Food Production Supervisor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Worker Production Operator Food Production Worker Food Process Worker Food Production Supervisor + 2 more
UEE50220

Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$8,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Electrical Technician Instrumentation Technician
Control Technician Automation Technician
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Electrical Technician Instrumentation Technician Control Technician Automation Technician + 2 more
52883WA

Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)
Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Substation Technician Systems Electrician Electrical Supervisor
Control Technician Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Electrical Technician Power Systems Technical Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Substation Technician Systems Electrician Electrical Supervisor Control Technician Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Electrical Technician Power Systems Technical Officer + 4 more

Undergraduate Certificate in Industrial Automation Engineering
Online
6 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Industrial Designer Instrumentation Technician Automation Technician
Electrical Technician Engineering Technician Manufacturing Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Industrial Designer Instrumentation Technician Automation Technician Electrical Technician Engineering Technician Manufacturing Technician + 3 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Control Valve Sizing, Selection and Maintenance
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Engineer Automation Engineer Instrumentation Technician
Maintenance Engineer Instrumentation Engineer Process Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Engineer Automation Engineer Instrumentation Technician Maintenance Engineer Instrumentation Engineer Process Engineer + 3 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Fundamental E & I Engineering for Oil and Gas Facilities
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Control Systems Engineer Oil and Gas Engineer Maintenance Engineer
Project Engineer Instrumentation Technician Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Control Systems Engineer Oil and Gas Engineer Maintenance Engineer Project Engineer Instrumentation Technician Electrical and Instrumentation Technician + 3 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Flow Measurement and Fiscal Flow Fundamentals
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Analyst Instrumentation Technician Operations Coordinator
Operations Specialist Process Control Engineer Instrumentation Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Analyst Instrumentation Technician Operations Coordinator Operations Specialist Process Control Engineer Instrumentation Engineer + 3 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Hazardous Areas and Intrinsic Safety For Engineers and Technicians
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Specialist Systems Designer Emergency Response Specialist
Mechanical Technician Maintenance Engineer EEHA Inspector Compliance Officer Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Specialist Systems Designer Emergency Response Specialist Mechanical Technician Maintenance Engineer EEHA Inspector Compliance Officer Electrical and Instrumentation Technician + 5 more
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