RIISS00034 - Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Set

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

• Visual acuity to accurately interpret hand signals and flags
• Hearing ability to recognise alarms and other auditory safety signals critical to maintaining safe operations
• Physical and Psychological Capability: Students must be physically and mentally capable of performing the practical tasks required for this course. This includes safely responding to a local emergency or incident while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Students must provide and wear protective footwear/safety shoes and comfortable, practical clothing during practical sessions and assessments.
• Language, Literacy, and Numeracy Skills (LLN): Students must be able to:
  • Read and interpret documentation including legislation, regulations, workplace procedures and basic geological and survey data
  • Communicate clearly in English, including the correct usage of industry terminology
  • Complete workplace forms and reports.

Online learning: Students must have basic digital literacy skills to navigate online platforms, complete assessments, and access course materials. Before enrolment, students should assess their ability to engage in online learning. Support is available where required. 

The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and associated assessment tasks.

Delivery mode: Online with face-to-face: The online pre-course learning and theory assessment is expected to take approximately 8 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the online component in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and theory questions. 

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

This certificate does not require renewal

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook on our website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Practical demonstrations: 

Seven (7) simulated scenarios including:

• • Complete a vehicle inspection
  • Respond to a local emergency/ incident on two (2) occasions
  • Complete a simulated risk assessment
  • Prepare for a site emergency
  • Respond to an equipment fault
  • Respond to a fire emeregency

Documentation – 

Completion the following documentation:

• Take 5 Hazard Identification Form
• Vehicle Pre-Operation Checklist
• Incident Report Form (x2)
• Electrical Access Work Permit
• JSEA/ SWMS
• Pre-Operation Checklist
• Equipment Fault Log

Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions. All questions must be completed