This unit is one of fourteen required for the full qualification.

The Certificate IV in Underground Coal Operations is one of the pre-requisites in applying to the Board of Examiners to sit the Deputies Oral. It aims to develop the knowledge and skills of those individuals who intend on becoming an Underground Deputy (ERZ Controller) and ensure Statutory obligations are met in the QLD workplace.

This qualification complies with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and therefore, a nationally recognised statement of attainment will be issued on successful completion. Vocational outcome: ERZ Controller, pending Board of Examiner written and oral assessments, site specific inductions and respective authorisations.

Pre-requisites: (1) two years experience in underground coal within the past five years. This is a requirement as the availability of facilitators and content people are limited and as such we are unable to offer basic education in the principles of coal mining; (2) personal study time 12-18 hours per week; (3) access to underground coal mine essential for assignments; (4) access to a copy of your sites’ Safety and Health Management system and Principal Hazard Management Plans; (5) physical ability to complete the practical assignments.

Note:- People with less than two years’ experience underground may present their case for being permitted to enroll in a Unit. The acceptance of such an application will be based on an assessment of the person being able to cope with the level of instruction.

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