RII20120 Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation
Gain essential skills for the resource and infrastructure industry
You'll gain foundational skills and knowledge in workplace safety, communication, and practical industry operations.
This nationally recognised qualification is an ideal starting point for those seeking entry-level roles in the resources sector.
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
Where Thornlie
When Semester 2, 2025 | Semester 1, 2026
How On Campus
This broad qualification will give you practical foundation skills you need to carry out a range of basic tasks in the resource and infrastructure sectors, such as mining and mineral exploration, drilling, petroleum exploration and construction.
This course has been carefully crafted with industry insights, providing a blend of theoretical understanding and practical training. This course is ideal for candidates who are:
- looking to start a career in mining, civil construction, or infrastructure
- wanting to improve their employability in the resources industry
- needing essential workplace safety and operational training
Students will be required to attend the Thornlie campus for theory classes and simulated site activities on a 3,000m2 simulated civil construction site. Students will have access to specialist equipment and space requirements for the units in this qualification.
Students will gain hands-on and theoretical training in:
- understanding work health and safety regulations, safety procedures and risk management in resource and infrastructure environments
- developing effective communication skills for teamwork and interaction in high-risk work settings
- learning to operate basic machinery and tools used in mining and construction
- understanding site procedures, hazard identification, and industry compliance requirements
- implementing environmentally responsible practices in resource industries
This course is recommended for those with an interest and aptitude for working in the resource and infrastructure industry.
You will need:
- practical hands-on aptitude
- good communication and interpersonal skills
- basic literacy and numeracy skills
- basic understanding of concepts including measurements, volumes, levels, ratios, pressure, temperatures and chemicals
- ability to complete written work in the form of job cards and workbooks.
All course materials are provided to students in both hard copy and soft copy formats. All activities can be completed in hard copy format. Students will require computer skills to access the online version of the learner resources, activities and tasks.
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Semester 1, 2026
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace | $0.00 | $0.00 | $25.50 |
| RIIENV201E Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns | $0.00 | $0.00 | $25.50 |
| RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control | $0.00 | $0.00 | $27.00 |
| RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures | $0.00 | $0.00 | $25.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $25.50 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $25.50 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $24.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $25.50 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $25.50 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace | $0.00 | $0.00 | $25.50 |
| RIIENV201E Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns | $0.00 | $0.00 | $25.50 |
| RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control | $0.00 | $0.00 | $27.00 |
| RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures | $0.00 | $0.00 | $25.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $25.50 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $25.50 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $24.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $25.50 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $25.50 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.