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MINING TRAINING INFORMATION
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CHANGES: (more information detailed below)
Due to the introduction of Standard 11: Training in coal mines, there is a minimum standard of competency training which is made up of 6 units of competency. This training includes onsite experience prior to gaining a statement of attainment.
GIQ New Entrants will be required to undergo training and assessment with the RTO in the 6 units of competency. The theoretical and practical component of this course is 4 days in duration and requires the participant to complete additional night time reading of course material. Upon completion of this component of the training the new entrants will receive a statement of attendance, and a new entrants passport from Kinetic Group (formerly MI Skills). New entrants will be issued with a logbook to gain experience in a mine site. The participant will only be issued with a statement of attainment when he/she has completed all theoretical and practical components of the course, completed the work experience logbook on a mine site and deemed competent by the trainer/assessor.
Please note, even with Generic Induction Training provided by an RTO, participants may still need to undergo site specific training when commencing with a mine site to ensure that she/he is aware of the policies, procedures and systems of that particular site.
Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation 2001
Part 11 Training
83 New coal mine worker not to carry out task until induction training completed
(1) A person starting work at a coal mine must not carry out any task at the mine unless the person has completed induction training for the mine
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a task carried out by the person in the course of the induction training.
Even with training conducted by an RTO and site experience the SSE (site senior executive) of the mine site where the participant is to commence work has the obligation to ensure the safety and health of persons who may be affected by coal mining operations. This means they may validate the training that has been carried out by the RTO and provide additional training to ensure that the new entrant is competent to perform their duties.
Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999: reprint 4 April 2011
Part 3
42 Obligations of site senior executive for coal mine
(e) to train coal mine workers so that they are competent to perform their duties
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GIQ Coal (core) Surface Generic Induction - 3 Days
Participants & Prerequisites
The 3 day GIQ generic Induction course is intended for those participants that have prior experience in resource and infrastructure industries. Applicants without demonstrable evidence of prior experience will not be accepted into this course. Participants will be required to complete a partial RPL and provide evidence of experience prior to commencing this course. There is an expectation of prior knowledge of the content of some or all of the six (6) units of competency. Participants will be required to undertake practical activities on our site and will be required to wear suitable footware and PPE to participate.
When you phone us to book in the operator will ask you a series of questions to determine your suitability to participate in either the GIQ Induction or the pathways / cleanskins program. The 'Skills Assessment' performed will be kept on your record for audit purposes.
GIQ Bridging Course - 2 Days for holders of past GI passport
All current holders of a GI Passport will be required to complete a bridging course, to upgrade their passports to meet the requirements of standard 11. This course contains an additional 4 units to the original GI passport. Upgrade course will be run over 2 consecutive days.
Compliance
Our course is developed in accordance with the Kinect Group (formerly MI Skills industry centre), and the requirements for working in the Queensland Mining Industry. As the unit outcomes a nationally recognised the training and assessments meet the requirements of the AQTF and are assessed accordingly. The training and assessments take into consideration the Coal Mine Safety and Health Act 1999 & the Coal Mine Safety and Health Regulation 2001, Recognised Standard 11: Training in coal mines as well as other relevant legislative requirements.
Course Outline
The purpose of this course is to introduce the students to the following components of the mining industry:
• General Mining Overview
• Legislation, rules and regulations
• General Safety
• Managing Workplace Hazards
• Risk Management
• Isolation and tagging procedures, permits and defect reports
• Traffic and Mobile Equipment Procedures
• Emergency Procedures
• Life Saving First Aid
• Fire Fighting & Fire Prevention
• The Environment
• The Work Processes
Training Outcomes for GIQ passport (new entrant see "green secton above")
Participants will receive a statement of attainment only after she/he has successfully completed all components of this course including theoretical, practical, assessment and on site experience, and has been deemed competent by an RTO approved trainer / assessor. Participants who complete only the theoretical and practical components without the site experience will receive a statement of attendance.
Units included in the GIQ generic Induction including New Entrants
• RIIOHS201A - Work safely and follow OHS policies and procedures
• RIIERR205A - Apply initial response first aid
• RIIGOV201A - Comply with site work processes/procedures
• RIIRIS201A - Conduct local risk control
• RIICOM201A - Communicate in the workplace
• RIIERR302A - Respond to local emergencies and incidents
Additional unit for Underground
• RIIERR203A - Escape from a hazardous situation unaided. This unit is not being currently trained by Sun Coast Training & Accreditation.
These statements of attainment will be in partial completion of the RII20209 Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations.
The above units were introduced to meet the requirements of Standard 11 - the new standard for meeting the health & Safety obligations in the coal mining industry. They are delivered as competency based training and as such will require either on the jobsite or simulated mine site training which will be provided at our training location in Landsborough.
Issuing of GIQ Passport:
An interim generic induction passport is issued prior to the issue of a passport from the Kinetic Group (formally Mining Industry Skills Centre).
Once you receive your Generic Induction passport, it will be valid for two (2) years, after which cardholders will need to book in for a shorter refresher course in order to renew their passports and update their knowledge of any new regulations since obtaining their initial passport.
Considerations:
Although not a regulation of this course most mines require workers to undergo a mining medical exam / physical (also known as coal board medical) by a certified medical practitioner.
Metalliferous Core - combined with Coal core
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course however it is delivered in conjunction with the GIQ coal generic course.
Course Outline:
· Introduction to the Metalliferous Mining Industry
· Metalliferous Mining Legislation
· Metalliferous Mining specific Hazards
· Metalliferous Mining and the environment
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