Course Details

Education and Training | Training Categories | EPRS - Emergency Preparedness - Surface and Metalliferous

Introduction

This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to establish and maintain mine emergency preparedness and response systems in Surface Coal and Surface/Underground Metalliferous mining.

Who should attend?

This course is recommended for mining officials, senior managers and others who may have a role in emergency management of their mine.

What you will learn

Plan and prepare mine emergency preparedness and response systems
Establish mine emergency preparedness and response systems
Support systems for the mine emergency preparedness and response systems
Implementation of the mine emergency preparedness and response plans
Post-incident management procedures
How to audit and review the mine emergency preparedness and response systems plan and equipment

Credential issued

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for the following units:

RIIERR601E Establish and maintain mine emergency preparedness and response systems

This unit contributes to the completion of the RII60720 Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management or the RII60120 Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining.

RIIERR601E is a requirement for mining engineering managers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers and quarry managers.

Course delivery

This course is delivered through classroom-based training, desktop scenarios and practical exercises.

Assessment includes written, oral and practical tests.

Duration

Two days

Entry requirements

There are no formal pre-requisites for this course.
It is expected that you have experience working in a mining environment.
This course is based on an Advanced Diploma qualification. You should have appropriate literacy and numeracy skills to manage course work, activities and assessments.

Other information

What we include when training is at a Mines Rescue Station:

Lunch
Tea and coffee facilities
Additional PPE specific to your training

What you need to bring:

Fully enclosed footwear
Unique Student Identifier (USI) number
A copy of your Mine's Emergency Management System for use during the course

Upcoming workshops

Please note: credit card payment is required at the time of enrolment. For alternative payment options, please contact the Mines Rescue station directly.

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All LocationsGunnedahNewcastleSouthernHunter ValleyMoolarbenWestern

There are currently no dates available for this course.

Students Under 18

Mines Rescue minimum age for enrolment is 15 years. If you are between the ages of 15 and 18, we require your parent or guardian to sign your Student Enrolment Form. Please contact a Mines Rescue Station directly to enquire or enrol into your course.

Visa Holders

Mines Rescue is not CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students) registered. If you are visiting Australia and hold a visa, please contact Mines Rescue directly prior to enrolling into any of our courses.

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Student handbook and recognition of prior learning

Please read the Student Handbook for Terms and Conditions, including payment and refund policies. If you believe you may already hold some of the knowledge and/or experience for this course, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Please read our RPL/Credit Transfer Handbook or speak with Mines Rescue prior to enrolment. Mines Rescue is committed to handling any student complaints or appeals in a fair and timely manner. Please refer to our Complaints and Assessment Appeals Policy for more information.

About Mines Rescue

Mines Rescue has nearly 100 years’ experience assisting the mining industry to manage risk and operate safely. Mines Rescue is a Registered Training Organisation offering training programs that have been developed by mining and emergency response professionals with national qualifications. Mines Rescue Pty Limited RTO ID 90508.