Certificate of Competency - Deputy - Western Australia

Description

You will require a certificate of competency if you intend to act as a deputy in a mine. A deputy is a person who has the immediate supervision of employees and the direction of mining operations under the control of an underground manager.

You will not require this certificate if you already hold a first class mine manager's certificate, or an underground supervisor's certificate.

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 a deputy's certificate you must:

  • be at least 23 years of age
  • hold a Degree, Diploma or Associate Diploma in Mining Engineering from a recognised University, School of Mines or Institute of Technology, or have passed the examinations set by the Agency
  • have general experience in underground mining and have been employed for not less than 5 years underground (or 2 years if a graduate)
  • have at least 6 months face experience in coal mining operations and development
  • have at least 6 months full-time underground employment directly involved in ventilation control, roof support, shot firing, conveyor haulage and transport
  • be of good character
  • have received satisfactory training in first aid
  • submit any required forms
  • pay the required fee.

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

Duration

As specified by the Board.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount
Apply Application All $143.00
General Duplicate Certificate All $143.00

Forms

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Application for a Certificate of Competency - Deputy - Please consult the Contact Officer for information on forms to be submitted.
Apply All Application for Mutual Recognition of Australian Occupation - PDF (Opens in new window)

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Comply All Resources Safety Schedule of Fees and Charges (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 WA

Regulation(s) name

Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 WA

Application process

Apply

Please lodge your application form, and any other associated documents directly with the Agency.

Administering agency

Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety

Resources Safety

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

Board of Examiners

Resources Safety

Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
Operating address: Level 2
1 Adelaide Terrace
East Perth, Western Australia 6004
Mailing address: Mineral House
100 Plain Street
East Perth, Western Australia 6004
Phone: 08 9358 8014
Email: boe@dmirs.wa.gov.au