Certificate I in Resources and Infrastructure Operations

The Certificate I in Resources and Infrastructure Training Qualification is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to gain entry level employment in the resources and infrastructure industries.

With the resources and infrastructure industries booming at the moment, there has never been a better time to begin a career in the sector. Job and career prospects offer a wide selection of opportunities. They range from traditional technical disciplines in geology, geophysics, metallurgy and mining engineering, to operational and maintenance, office, accounting, legal and management.

The resources industries spend more on training per person than any other industry sector and can offer a long and fulfilling career.

RII10109 Certificate I in Resources and Infrastructure Operations

Requirements for completion of the qualification

The following table provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.

Successful completion of six (6) units of competency made up of:

  • two (2) mandatory units, and
  • four (4) elective units of which:
    • up to four (4) from the general electives listed below
    • up to one (1) unit may come from Certificate II or Certificate III level from this, or any other Training Package

Mandatory units of competency

Unit code

Unit title

RIICOM201A

Communicate in the workplace

RIIOHS201A

Work safely and follow OHS policies and procedures

General electives

Unit code

Unit title

BSBITU101A

Operate a personal computer

BSBSUS201A

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

HLTFA301B

Apply first aid

RIIBEF201B

Plan and organise work

RIICCM201A

Carry out measurements and calculations

RIICCM203A

Read and interpret plans and specifications

RIIENV201A

Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns

RIIQUA201A

Maintain and monitor site quality standards

RIIRIS201B

Conduct local risk control

RIISAM201A

Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of non toxic materials

RIISAM203A

Use hand and power tools

RIISAM204A

Operate small plant and equipment

RIISTD201A

Read and interpret maps

RIISTD202A

Collect routine site samples