Level 3 Credits 53
This qualification is designed for an Environmental Technician working in the extractive industries. It comprises standards related to minimising environmental effects, consent requirements for use of water, settling ponds, and the geological nature of surface extraction sites.
This qualification can lead on to the National Certificates in Extractive Industries – Operations (
Levels 3 &
4)
Surface Extraction includes quarries, open cast coal and gold mines, lime mills, alluvial gold extraction, iron sands, and industrial minerals.
Underground Extraction includes metalliferous and coal underground mines and tunnels.
COMPULSORY: 38 Credits
Unit Standard
|
Description
|
Level
|
Credit
|
|
15664 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the geological nature of surface extraction sites |
3 |
5 |
|
21153 |
Demonstrate knowledge of dewatering, pump maintenance, cleaning settling ponds at extraction sites |
3 |
12 |
|
21154 |
Demonstrate knowledge of procedures to minimise environmental impact at an extraction site |
5 |
7 |
|
21155 |
Review consent conditions and demonstrate knowledge of the use of water at surface extraction sites |
3 |
10 |
|
25876 |
Describe the effects of an extractives site on the environment and related requirements and responsibilities |
3 |
4 |
ELECTIVE: A minimum of 15 credits
Unit Standard
|
Description
|
Level
|
Credit
|
|
8905 |
Construct and maintain access roads within surface extraction sites |
3 |
3 |
|
8909 |
Maintain working surfaces at surface extraction sites |
2 |
2 |
|
16687 |
Demonstrate knowledge of hazardous substances at an extractive site |
3 |
3 |
|
17695 |
Lift and move a range of loads at an extractive site |
3 |
10 |
|
17989 |
Describe, operate, and control recyclable water systems at an extraction site |
4 |
12 |
|
21151 |
Demonstrate knowledge of planning rehabilitation operations of an extractives site |
6 |
15 |
|
21156 |
Plan, implement, and describe surface extraction production to minimise environmental impacts |
5 |
15 |
|
25877 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the environmental effects of a specific extractives site and related legislative requirements |
5 |
6 |
