Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management
RII60726 (formerly rii60720) | Core Crew training - RTO #45671
The nationally recognised qualification for surface coal mining professionals stepping into senior management and for the operations that need them qualified.
The qualification behind mine management careers
The Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management (RII60726) is the AQF Level 6 qualification that sits behind SSE, deputy, and senior statutory appointments in surface coal. Whether you're an experienced supervisor or superintendent preparing for the next step, or a site looking to build qualified leadership depth across your management structure, this is the formal pathway.
For individuals, it's the credential that qualifies you for mine manager, deputy, and SSE roles — and positions you for a Board of Examiners certificate of competency when the time comes. For mine sites, it builds the documented competency framework that Recognised Standard 22 requires.
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The Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management (RII60726) is a nationally recognised AQF Level 6 qualification built for surface coal mining professionals in senior, supervisory, and statutory roles — and for the operations that need them qualified.
For individuals, it's the formal qualification behind mine manager, deputy, and SSE appointments. It covers risk management, safety leadership, legal obligations, and critical control management, with elective units tailored to your specific role and operational responsibilities. If you're preparing for a Board of Examiners certificate of competency or positioning yourself for the next step in your career, this is the qualification that gets you there.
For mine sites, it builds a defensible competency framework that satisfies Recognised Standard 22. RS22 requires Site Senior Executives to define and document the competency requirements of every position delegated responsibility under their Safety and Health Management System — and for surface operations, the AQF Level 6 benchmark means many of those positions need a pathway to the Advanced Diploma. Without it, your management structure won't withstand scrutiny from the Inspectorate.
Delivery is structured around a fast-track training plan sequenced to your operational calendar, not a fixed academic timetable. Units are selected to map directly to real SHMS responsibilities, and RPL assessment is available for experienced candidates — recognising what you already know rather than making them start from scratch.
A targeted qualification - not a generic management course
The RII60726 is delivered through a fast-track training plan, with units selected to map directly to real SHMS responsibilities rather than a generic curriculum. We work with you to identify competency gaps, select the right elective combination, and sequence delivery around your operational calendar.
Core units cover risk management, safety leadership, legal obligations, and critical control management. Electives are tailored to reflect your site's specific hazard profile — from surface blast management to environmental compliance and contractor supervision.
RPL assessment is available for experienced candidates, recognising what you already know rather than making you start from scratch.
What you and your operation gets
A nationally recognised AQF Level 6 qualification aligned to the senior and statutory roles that surface coal operations depend on
A defensible competency framework that satisfies RS22 Management Structure requirements — critical as Inspectorate enforcement continues to tighten
Qualification pathways that support both individual career progression and site-wide succession planning
Reduced regulatory risk through documented, auditable competency across your management structure
Improved critical control management capability at every level of your operational leadership
Faster time to qualification through RPL and a delivery model that works around rosters, not against them
RS22 Compliance
Defensible competency framework that satisfies management structure requirements.
Succession Planning
Qualification pathways that support career progression site-wide.
Reduced Regulatory Risk
Documented, auditable competency as enforcement continues to tighten.
Critical Control Capability
Improved PHMP and MUE risk owner competency across leadership.
Fast-tracked Delivery
Sequenced around your roster and operational calendar.
RPL Available
Recognising what your people already know — no starting from scratch
Who is this for?
Site Senior Executives building their management structure competencies and ensuring RS22 compliance across their operation
Deputies and Superintendents preparing for Board of Examiners certificates of competency or positioning for mine manager roles
Safety and health managers who need AQF Level 6 competency aligned to their SHMS responsibilities
Operations needing to qualify multiple positions under RS22 management structure requirements. We can deliver across your team with a site-wide training plan
Core and elective units
Core units cover risk management, safety leadership, legal obligations, and critical control management. Electives tailored to your site's hazard profile — blast management, environmental compliance, contractor supervision, and more.
Full unit list and elective options available on request.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The duration depends on your experience and the pathway we build for you. Candidates going through RPL can complete in as little as a few weeks. For candidates completing full training, delivery typically runs 3 to 12 months depending on your prior experience. The qualification consists of 13 units (8 core and 5 electives) sequenced around your roster and operational commitments, not a fixed academic calendar.
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Pricing depends on the number of units required, whether RPL applies, and whether we're delivering to an individual or across multiple positions at a site. Contact our team for a tailored quote based on your specific situation. A $5,000 deposit secures your spot in our next intake.
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They're the same qualification. The Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management. RII60726 is the current release that supersedes RII60720. The core structure and purpose are unchanged. If you completed RII60720 previously, your qualification is still valid. If you're enrolling now, you'll be completing RII60726. Some job ads and mine sites still reference the old code, they're asking for the same thing.
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Yes. If you've been working in senior or supervisory mining roles, you likely already hold much of the knowledge and experience covered by this qualification. RPL assessment allows us to formally recognise what you already know rather than making you sit through training on content you've been applying for years. We assess your experience against the unit requirements through a combination of evidence review, workplace documentation, and professional conversation. It's a faster and more practical pathway for experienced candidates.
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We don't run fixed classroom intakes on set dates. Instead, we build a training plan around your availability whether that's study blocks during your days off, sessions between swing changes, or dedicated training periods negotiated with your site. Units are sequenced based on priority (starting with the competencies your role needs most urgently) and delivered through a combination of online learning, workplace tasks, and assessor-led sessions. The goal is to get you qualified without pulling you off site for weeks at a time.
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Yes, and this is where the qualification has the most impact. RS22 requires competency documentation across your entire management structure, not just one or two individuals. We work with your SSE and training manager to map competency gaps across all positions delegated responsibility under your SHMS, then build a site-wide training plan that sequences delivery efficiently. This means shared sessions where roles overlap, individual pathways where they don't, and a documented competency framework your site can present to the Inspectorate with confidence.