North Metropolitan TAFE
12 months
Gain practical skills to work as an operator in quarries and open cut mines. This 12-month traineeship teaches you to operate mining equipment safely and efficiently while maintaining quality work standards.
There are no formal academic requirements to enrol in this course. Applicants should be physically capable of working on mining and extraction sites and willing to work in a traineeship capacity. Basic literacy and numeracy skills are beneficial. Participants must be willing to follow safety procedures and work under supervision.
The course covers surface extraction operations including quarry and open cut metalliferous mining environments. Students learn prescribed operational tasks involving known routines and procedures specific to mining sites. Training includes equipment operation, safety compliance, quality control standards, and responsibility for work outcomes. Practical experience is gained through hands-on traineeship placement.
North Metropolitan TAFE is the largest TAFE college in Western Australia with ten contemporary campuses across Perth's north metropolitan area. They offer over 350 courses from Certificate I to Advanced Diplomas, apprenticeships and traineeships. With decades of experience in vocational education, they are trusted by thousands for quality learning and ensure all courses meet strict quality standards.
Graduates are prepared for roles as Mining Machine Operators, Dump Truck Operators, Loader Operators, and Excavator Operators. This qualification provides a foundation for entry-level positions in the mining and extraction industry, with opportunities to progress to supervisory roles or specialise in specific equipment operation as experience grows.
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