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This nationally recognised skill set equips students in the coal mining industry with the essential knowledge and skills to work safely on site. Students develop core competencies in hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk control, providing a foundation for site-specific inductions.
Specifically designed for the resources industry, this training has been recognised as an industry benchmark and is widely adopted by resource companies, contractors, and labour hire providers. The program aligns with Queensland regulatory requirements and supports safe work practices for anyone entering, or preparing to enter, the Queensland coal mining sector.
It opens pathways to roles such as:
Coal Mine Worker / Site Operator
Labour Hire or Contractor Roles in Mining
Site Safety Support Roles
Further high-risk or operational training within the resources sector
After completing this skill set, students can progress to:
Other mining-related high-risk work units or safety skill sets
Certificate II or III in Resources and Infrastructure (RII)
Student Handbook – Please refer to our student handbook for our policies and more information.
Students enrolled in this course are required to:
Actively engage in all training and learning activities.
Follow all safety instructions and workplace procedures during practical exercises.
Respect trainers, other students, and the learning environment.
Complete all assessments honestly and independently, unless otherwise permitted under reasonable adjustment provisions.
For further information or enquiries regarding course enrolment, please contact info@hostsafetytraining.com.au
The two-days, 8h per day, face-to-face course combines theory and practical training delivered by experienced trainers with current industry knowledge.
The course uses a blended learning approach, including face-to-face exercises, workplace simulations, and integrated knowledge assessments, ensuring students gain the competency, confidence, and safety awareness required to work safely in the Queensland coal mining industry.
Assessment is conducted by qualified assessors using a combination of tools and methods, in accordance with the principles of assessment (fairness, flexibility, validity, reliability) and the rules of evidence (valid, sufficient, current, authentic). Students will be assessed as either Competent or Not Yet Competent based on their performance against the unit requirements. Assessment methods may include:
Host Safety and Training RTO (40772) offers Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for students who can demonstrate prior skills and experience relevant to the course outcomes. Students may also be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT) for units of competency they have previously completed through another Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
RPL and CT applications are assessed individually in accordance with our RPL/CT Policy and the requirements of the training package.
This course is also available for delivery at the client’s site by arrangement. Please contact info@hostsafetytraining.com.au for information on upcoming course locations.
Students who successfully complete all training and assessment requirements of the course will be awarded a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the following Skill Set, issued by Host Safety and Training (RTO 40772):
RIISS00034 Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Set
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Based on the Sunshine Coast, we have offices in Gladstone, Mackay, Victoria and Northern Territory and have serviced clients across the country.
We also offer on-site training and request.
The length of training will depend on the course itself. Some course require a few hours where others take between one and five business days to complete.
The length of our training courses are included in the course description.
Some certifications do not have an expiry date, while others will expire in one – five years. However, this is dependent on the course.
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