Applying for a Quarry Manager's Certificate of Competency

The Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act 2020 was passed by the Parliament of WA and assented to by the Governor in November 2020.

The supporting regulations to the WHS Act are being drafted and the legislation will be proclaimed when these regulations are ready.

The government is working towards proclaiming the new health & safety legislation in  2022.

Once the legislation is proclaimed, the assessment for the statutory certificates for the mining industry will be based on the new legislation.

There will be transitional provisions allowing the current certificated statutory position holders to continue functioning.

Please refer to the information below:

Supporting documentation

The completed application form must be accompanied by:

• evidence of attaining minimum age of 24 years (either a photocopy of a passport or driver’s licence)
• certified copy of appropriate degree with the academic transcript for one of
  • Bachelor of Engineering from any Australian University
  • Diploma in Mining or Engineering from any recognised Australian technical institute
  • Associate Diploma in Surface Mining from any recognised Australian tertiary education institution
  • Degree or Diploma in Geology, or in mining or an earth sciences related discipline, that is considered by the Board to be appropriate
  • other qualifications that the Board considers to be equivalent to those listed above
• copy of a character reference
• copy of current first aid certificate
• evidence of two years’ experience on a mine site, which must include
  • one year of first-hand practical experience in quarry pit operations
  • minimum of three months’ practical experience in the use of explosives and blasting agents in a pit.

Evidence of experience

What is considered?

First-hand practical experience in production operations should include tasks such as  blasting, operation of mobile equipment such as trucks, loaders, dozers, water carts, graders and excavators, and drilling.

Experience in areas such as grade control, supervision and surveying is adequate to satisfy the requirement for ‘two years in and about a pit’ experience. However, such tasks do not give sufficient insight into the many problems that may be faced by the operators in production.

Letters confirming experience

• Provided on company letterhead and signed off by a responsible officer of the company in which experience has been gained.
• Include precise details of the types of duties performed, types of explosives used, and the dates associated with each.

Statutory declarations

• May be acceptable only if the original document from a mine confirming experience cannot be obtained.

Venue and date

Applicants must nominate an examination venue.

Past exam papers

Information can be found on past exam papers below.

Legislation

A copy of the relevant legislation can be ordered, downloaded or viewed online at the Western Australian Legislation.

For information regarding applications fees refer to the Schedule of fees and charges. The fee payable covers the 5 year period of the card.

The completed and signed application form must be accompanied by:

• all support documents
• the fee, payable at lodgement
  • this can be paid by credit card
  • application to be lodged online

If you have an interstate or New Zealand qualification, you may qualify for mutual recognition.

Contact

Contact the Executive Officer to the Board of Examiners
Phone: (08) 9358 8014
Email: boe@dmirs.wa.gov.au