You must have:
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Bachelor of Engineering (Mining), University of Queensland or a degree, diploma or other qualification in mining engineering recognised by the Board of Examiners, or
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Graduate Diploma in Mining or Mining Engineering from a recognised tertiary institution which is acceptable to the Board, based on a selection of modules/units/courses acceptable to the Board.
You must also have:
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current HLTFA311A Apply First Aid including HLTCPR211A Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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RIIRIS601A Establish the risk management system, or equivalent.
At least 3 years mining experience, of a nature and standard acceptable to the Board, in and around an underground mine, of which at least 2 years underground mining activity is in a metalliferous mine, including at least 9 months directly involved in face operations, including:
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at least 16 weeks directly involving work in mine development or stoping, with personal experience in the handling and use of explosives, and
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at least 10 weeks experience in at least 2 of the following
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ground support systems
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transport of ore, waste, supplies and equipment
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stope preparation and filling
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shaft maintenance.
At least 9 months having been a front line supervisor in direct control of and instructing a team of people engaged in mining activities in an underground mining situation, including directly controlling the mine physical environment
All persons seeking to have their interstate statutory certificates of competency registered in Queensland must first undertake and pass an examination in such of the Queensland mining safety and health law as is applicable to their certificate of competency and must hold relevant risk management competencies.
