Standard 11 Surface Mining Induction

Undertaking and successfully completing this course will provide students with the following six units of competency, commonly referred to as the S11, or Recognised Standard 11:

• RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace
• RIIGOV201E Comply with site work processes/procedures
• RIIWHS201E Work safely and follows WHS policies and procedures
• RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control
• RIIERR205D Apply initial response First Aid
• RIIERR302E Respond to local emergencies and incidents

The Standard 11 (S11) Surface Mining Induction

(Correctly known as the Generic OHS Induction from Appendix 3 in the Qld Government Department of Resources Recognised Standard 11 – Training in Coal Mines ) It is a required course for new starters to work on a mine in Queensland.

OHSA is one of the largest and most regular providers of this course. This course exceeds the requirements of most other interstate mining induction requirements (however, you should always check first with the mine about any specific requirements they may have).

This course covers both coal and metalliferous mines. The Standard 11 Mine Safety Induction (Surface) course is delivered face-to-face over 2 days and 1 day (blended/online with pre course work), whereby upon successful completion of the written and practical assessments during the course, you will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for the relevant units of competency and a plastic ID card which, according to the Qld Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation must be refreshed at least every 5 years. Statement of Attainment (no logbook) issued to those attending courses from 1st April 2024.

This 2-day and 1-day blended/online course is run regularly in-house and is open to the public. We also provide the Standard 11 Surface Mining induction RPL, the Standard 11 Surface Mining Induction Refresher and the Standard 11 Surface Mining Induction Online Refresher. It can be undertaken in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast during weekdays and weekends. We also run regional and interstate locations. See below for all upcoming dates and locations.

Those wishing to work underground must take the elective 1 Day Standard 11 Underground course, which also offers the Standard 11 Underground induction RPL, Standard 11 Underground Mining Induction Refresher, and Standard 11 Underground Mining Induction Online Refresher as a Self-Paced.

Queensland has approx. 53 operating coal mines producing approx. 280M Tonnes (2021) with many advanced projects in planning, which can be located in this list of Operating Coal Mines and Advanced Coal Projects.

* BMA sites require students to hold a Statement of Attainment for the six (6) units of competency, listed in the Qld Government Department of Resources’ Recognised Standard 11 for Surface Coal Mines, to attend their own Induction Process. This course provides the required Statement of Attainment. Due to changes occasionally and additional site requirements, we always encourage all people considering enrolling in any of our courses to check first with the respective mine site.

** OHSA Corporate Account Holders can get up to 15% for group bookings. For more information about our Corporate Accounts and application, go to http://www.ohsa.com.au/corporate-membership/application/

This course is ideal for:

• New entrants to the surface mining industry

• Contractors, labourers, or site workers starting in Queensland mining operations

• Employees requiring BMA-compliant safety induction

• Workers seeking industry-recognised certification before commencing work on a mining site

This course has been designed for New Entrants to the Resource Sector Industry; however, people wishing to enter the industry will be required to hold a Recognised Standard 11: Generic OHS Induction.

* BMA sites require students to hold a Statement of Attainment for the six (6) units of competency, listed in the Qld Government Department of Resources’ Recognised Standard 11 for Surface Coal Mines, to attend their own Induction Process. This course provides the required Statement of Attainment. Due to changes occasionally and additional site requirements, we always encourage all people considering enrolling in any of our courses to check first with the respective mine site.

The Standard 11 Surface Mining Induction course covers the following units:

• RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace
• RIIGOV201E Comply with site work processes/procedures
• RIIWHS201E Work safely and follows WHS policies and procedures
• RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control
• RIIERR205D Apply initial response First Aid
• RIIERR302E Respond to local emergencies and incidents

To enrol in the Standard 11 Surface Mining Induction course, participants must:

• Be 18 years or older

• Hold a valid photo ID; students must provide photographic identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, etc.).

• Have basic English literacy for reading and understanding course materials. Students should have sufficient literacy and numeracy to read and comprehend instructions for safety at the workplace. The training and assessment will be delivered and assessed in English. Please contact us in advance if you have any language, literacy or numeracy issues.

• Be physically fit to participate in practical mining safety exercises safely.

• Closed shoes must be worn during the course, and students will need to bring long-sleeved loose clothing for the practical exercises. Students will need sufficient physical ability to attend this classroom-based course, perform uninterrupted CPR for 2 minutes on a mannequin on the floor, and lift and carry an approximate 10-12kg fire extinguisher to extinguish a fire.

On successful completion of the training component, students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for the six (6) Units of Competency, along with a plastic Standard 11 Surface Mining Induction ID card.

BLENDED/ONLINE OPTION

To successfully complete the 1 Day with pre-course online blended, students will need access to a computer or suitable device to undertake online training and assessment, computer or device speakers, a good internet connection, and reasonable computer literacy to read information from different online sources and enter answers into an online learning management system.  If students do not have the necessary resources or computer literacy, we recommend they book into our two-day face-to-face course.

Upon completion of the online component, students will be awarded a ”badge” (certificate) through the online learning management system to show they have completed the online component.

Before attending the face-to-face practical portion, students must show the trainer/assessor evidence that they have successfully completed the online theory component in its entirety.  Students will be sent away from the course if they can not show evidence that they have completed all the online assessment tasks.

Q1: How long is the course?
The course is a 2-day face-to-face program, with flexible scheduling available.

Q2: Is this course BMA compliant?
Yes, this course meets BMA compliance standards for surface mining induction.

Q3: Where is the course held?
Training is conducted in Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast. Providing also in-house or online 1-Day* Blended option training.

Q4: Do I receive a certificate?
Yes, participants receive a Statement of Attainment upon successful completion.

Q5: Can I take this course online?
This is a face-to-face course due to practical safety training requirements, but we offer an online 1-Day* Blended option training for those who can not attend the 2 Day Course F2F