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Non-Accredited Online Course

Basic Minesite Awareness (Underground & Open Cut)

Pre-employment awareness for people wanting to start a career in Australian mining.

Industry-aligned content
Instant PDF certificate
Experienced trainers
100% online, self-paced
Basic Minesite Awareness (Underground & Open Cut)
Online Course
100% Online Available
Aligned with accredited units

This non-accredited course is mapped to the following accredited unit(s) of competency. It does not issue a Statement of Attainment, but the content prepares learners for formal assessment through an RTO.

  • RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures (awareness)
  • RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control (awareness)

Course Description

A comprehensive awareness course written for career-changers and new starters heading into the Australian mining industry. Covers how a mine works, jobs on site, safety culture, scaling and site hazards, and practical advice for surviving your first 12 months. Awareness only — this course does not replace site inductions or RIIWHS201E accredited units, and does not authorise operation of plant or equipment. Sourced from Resources Safety & Health QLD, DMIRS WA, Safe Work Australia model codes.

Course Outline

  1. 1Section 1 — Duties of miners, PCBUs & workersslides
  2. 2Section 2 — How a hardrock and open-cut mine worksslides
  3. 3Section 3 — Jobs on a minesiteslides
  4. 4Section 4 — Scaling & site hazardsslides
  5. 5Section 5 — Safety culture, hierarchy of control & PPEslides
  6. 6Section 6 — Surviving your first 12 monthsslides
  7. 7Australian mining lingo & terminologyslides
  8. 8Knowledge check — Basic Minesite Awarenessassessment

Course Highlights

  • On-demand training

    Start the moment you enrol and learn at your own pace, day or night.

  • Complete on any device

    Phone, tablet or computer — your progress saves automatically.

  • Quality focused

    Plain-English content written by industry trainers, not generic filler.

  • Fast certification

    Your certificate is issued as soon as you meet the completion rules.

  • Tax deductible

    Work-related training is generally tax deductible — a receipt is emailed to you.

  • 100% online

    No travel, no classroom, no booking a face-to-face session.

  • Self-print certificate

    Download and print your PDF certificate any time from My learning.

  • Team friendly

    Enrol staff individually and keep records for auditing.

Additional Information

Course Delivery
The course is delivered 100% online. Complete it on any computer, tablet or smartphone with an internet connection.
Entry Requirements
Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic device with internet access to complete the online studies.
Course Duration
Self-paced — approximately 5 hours depending on experience. Your progress is saved automatically and can be completed over multiple sessions.
Assessment
Multiple-choice knowledge checks throughout the course. Passing score: 100%. Certificate issued automatically on successful completion.
Learner Support
Every course includes a trainer-written Course Q&A, and our team is always an email away at admin@3rdeyeaustralia.com.au. Want your own tutor? AVA Premium Learning Support is an optional membership that gives you a personal learning tutor 24/7 — plain-English explanations, terminology, practice questions and revision help. Add it any time from your dashboard. More on our FAQ & learner support page.
Course Cost
$88 inc GST per enrolment