Mining Entry Preparation Skill Set
Start a career in the growing mining industry.
Gain the essential knowledge and skills to get you ready to work in the mining industry.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus Geraldton
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
Study Mode On campus
Do you want to get into the mining industry?
Our Skill Set course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills critical for new starters. This course reflects the site training required for Workplace Health and Safety in high-risk environments, making it highly regarded by the industry, especially for those with minimal experience in mining.
The selected units—Operate 4WD, Enter and Work in Confined Spaces, and Gas Test Atmospheres—are prerequisites for mine site entry at certain locations, such as Rio Tinto Iron Ore and all underground mining operations.
The core units will provide you with the fundamental knowledge, skills, and understanding of industry requirements, including:
- Communicate effectively in industry (including industry specific acronyms and two-way use protocols),
- Understand the requirements to perform risk assessments to industry standard,
- Understand and adhere to Work Health and Safety requirements, Acts & Regulations, and
- Isolate and access plant.
These units will lay the foundation for communication, risk control, and safe working practices during the second week of higher-risk/ticketed units of competency, which include:
- Work safely in confined spaces,
- Gas Test atmospheres and
- Operate and maintain a four-wheel drive vehicle
Units
- RIICOM201D Communicate in the workplace
- RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
- RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control
- RIISAM202E Isolate and access plant
- RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces
- MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres
- RIIVEH305F Operate and maintain a four-wheel drive vehicle
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
To attain this skill set, you are required to successfully complete all three (3) units of competence listed below.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.87 |
| RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.94 |
| RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures | $0.00 | $0.00 | $9.27 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $10.37 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $12.38 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
To attain this skill set, you are required to successfully complete all three (3) units of competence listed below.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.87 |
| RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.94 |
| RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures | $0.00 | $0.00 | $9.27 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $10.37 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $12.38 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Details
Units and fees
To attain this skill set, you are required to successfully complete all three (3) units of competence listed below.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.87 |
| RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.94 |
| RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures | $0.00 | $0.00 | $9.27 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $10.37 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $12.38 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700