Certification of Competence - Mines or Petroleum - New South Wales

Description

You will require a certification of competence in order to perform certain functions at mines or petroleum sites. Certifications of competence may be either Competence Certificates or Practising Certificates.

The operation types at a coal mine that require a certification of competence are:

  • mining engineering manager
  • open cut examiner
  • electrical engineer
  • mechanical engineer
  • mining engineering manager - underground
  • undermanager
  • deputy
  • electrical engineering manager
  • mechanical engineering manager
  • cable repair signatory.

The operation types at a mine other than a coal mind that require a certification of competence are:

  • quarry manager
  • production manager
  • mining engineering manager.

The operation types at a petroleum site that require a certification of competence are:

  • rig manager
  • driller.

Please be aware that certifications may be granted unconditionally or subject to conditions.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this certification you must:

  • meet the age requirements
  • have the relevant experience
  • hold the required qualifications
  • have successfully completed any required courses or exams.

You are also required to:

  • submit the application form
  • pay the required fee.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Ongoing eligibility requirements

You will be required to undertake additional maintenance of competency activities for the duration of your license.
Please consult the Contact Officer for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Duration

Five years.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
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Fees are listed on the attached document.

Act(s) name

Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Act 2013 NSW

Regulation(s) name

Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulation 2014 NSW

Application process

Apply

After lodging your application form you must undertake an examination at a prescribed venue. Please consult the Contact Officer for information or view their website.

Administering agency

Department of Planning and Environment

Division of Resources and Energy

Mine Safety

Contact details

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Enquiries

Mine Safety

Division of Resources and Energy

Department of Planning and Environment
Operating address: 516 King Street
Maitland, New South Wales 2320
Mailing address: PO Box 344
Hunter Region Mail Centre
NSW 2310
Phone: 02 4931 6625
Fax: 02 4931 6790
Email: minesafety.competence@industry.nsw.gov.au