S1, S2, S3

On successful completion of this training program, learners will have acquired the skills and knowledge to enable them to undertake the role of and perform the duties and position requirements of a Mine Safety and Health Representative as detailed in the Coal Mining Safety & Health Act 1999 and the Mining and Quarrying Safety & Health Act 1999.

This nationally recognised training program provides students with the units of competency required to achieve a Statement of Attainment in:

MNCG1001A Apply Risk Management Processes
MNCG1008A Conduct Safety and Health Investigation
MNCG1009A Communicate Information

S1 (MNCG1001A) Apply Risk Management Processes

This unit covers the application of the processes and tasks to conduct inspections and to identify analyse, assess risks, recommend treatment, and contribute to implementation of treatments and to monitor risks. It also covers participation in the preparation, testing and documentation of safe working instructions or equivalent.

S2 (MNCG1008A) Conduct Safety and Health Investigations

This unit covers the application of safety and health investigative processes at the operational level including the identification and collection of evidence, the analysis of evidence to identify the reasons for and results of the occurrence or situations, and the identification and documentation of courses of action to resolve and/or prevent reoccurence of the issues or problems.

S3 (MNCG1009A) Communicate Information

This unit covers the function required to effectively communicate information with other persons in the mining industry. This includes communicating verbally, communicating in written and report form, participating in meetings, making presentations, and participating in operational level negotiations.