Resource Development: Certificate II in Autonomous Workplace Operations
AUSMASA’s initial workforce plan noted the increasing role automation will play in the mining sector. Technology is giving rise to higher-paid jobs, with greater opportunities for remote and flexible work.
The growth of remote operations centres enables workers to support operations from metropolitan rather than onsite remote locations, expanding the demographic of workers that the industry can attract.
To encourage national uptake of the entry level qualification RII21222 Certificate II in Autonomous Workplace Operations, we are developing fit-for-purpose training and assessment resources.
The project started March 2024 and is expected to end in October 2024.
Image credit: South Metropolitan TAFE's Automation, Refrigeration and Energy Process training area.
Key stages of the work
This project will augment resources for RII21222 Certificate II in Autonomous Workplace Operations developed under the Mining Organisation Skills Pilot to meet the needs of:
- students undertaking a VET Delivery to Secondary Students (VETDSS) pathway and
- new entrants to the industry.
Content will be developed through a collaboration of subject matter experts from training providers and industry representatives.
Stage 1 includes:
This will encompass developing formative and interactive student activities at the end of each topic section for the units:
- RIIARO201 Work in Autonomous Operations
- RIIARO202 Use data and technology to complete work in autonomous operations
- RIICOM202 Contribute to effectiveness of communication and teamwork in an autonomous workplace
- RIIWHS208 Operate within an autonomous workplace functional safety system.
A resource bank of summative student assessments and activities will also be created to consolidate knowledge.
Stage 2 includes:
Following a pilot of RIIARO201 Work in Autonomous Operations with a number of training providers, the final resources will be made available under creative commons to a national Registered Training Organisation (RTO) network.