8 Training activity

Popular courses and study areas linked to this industry include the Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations (VET) and Business management (HE).

Government-funded VET courses⁶

The Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations, Certificate IV in Surface Extraction Operations and Diploma of Surface Operations Management are among the most popular VET courses in the industry.

Course code

Course name

Available under Free TAFE7

RII30120

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RII40120

-

RII50120

-

UEP40122

Certificate IV in ESI Generation

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RII60415

Advanced Diploma of Drilling Management

-

RII60220

Advanced Diploma of Extractive Industries Management

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RII60120

Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining

-

RII60720

Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management

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RII60320

Advanced Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management

-

RII20920

Certificate II in Drilling Operations

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University study areas

Popular university study areas aligned with this industry include business management, chemical engineering and project management.

FoE code

Field of education (FoE)

080301

Business management

030301

Chemical engineering

080315

Project management

030101

Manufacturing engineering

030303

Mining engineering

030911

Geotechnical engineering

010703

Geology

010711

Hydrology

080317

Quality management

010709

Soil science

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