Course Details – Simtars

Monitoring Respirable Dust in Coal Mines, Mineral and Quarries

MRES20

This course was developed to provide training for persons carrying out respirable dust monitoring for Queensland coal, mineral mines and quarries. This course is also applicable to those required to measure, collect, interpret, evaluate and report on workplace information and data in relation to respirable dust exposures in construction, manufacturing and processing industries.

It involves a 2-day face to face workshop where students will learn through through theory and practical simulations and consists of the following nationally accredited unit of competency:
•             BSBWHS419 – Contribute to implementing WHS monitoring processes

You will also be trained in the following topics:
•             sampling to AS 2985—2009 Australian standard: workplace atmospheres—method for
sampling and gravimetric determination of respirable dust
•             appropriate data to be collected during sampling, including observations
•             use and applications of real-time monitors
•             use and application of an anemometer
•             dust observation methods and best practices for underground mines
•             dust observation methods and best practices for surface mines

BSBWHS419 – Contribute to implementing WHS monitoring processes

As required by the Coal Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee (CMSHAC) and the Mining Safety Healthy Advisory Committee (MSHAC), in addition to the requirements of the unit BSBWHS419, you will also be trained in the following topics:

sampling to AS 2985—2009 Australian standard: workplace atmospheres—method for sampling and gravimetric determination of respirable dust
appropriate data to be collected during sampling, including observations
use and applications of real-time monitors
use and application of an anemometer
dust observation methods and best practices for underground mines
dust observation methods and best practices for surface mines

Note: While these extra topics are addressed during training, they may not be assessed as part of this course, as they are not specifically required by the unit of competency as set out in the training package.

Course Dates
9^th and 10^th of February – Redbank

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face workshops

Course Cost
$1400

Unit Code

BSBWHS419 – Contribute to implementing WHS monitoring processes

Training
Face-to-face workshops
You will participate in two (2) days of face-to-face training and assessment with the trainer. The training methods are based on feedback from the industry, with certain topics re-enforced throughout the training, so as to ensure that dust samples are taken consistently, and reported consistently, across the industry

Assessment
To obtain the unit of competency, you will be required to successfully complete written assessments and practical assessments.

You can request an extension of time to submit assessments, see our Learner Handbook for more information.

You will receive a Statement of Attainment for BSBWHS419 Contribute to implementing WHS monitoring processes from Simtars (RTO 45647) and a Statement of Completion for the additional topics covered.

Course Readings and Questions
You will be provided with pre-course readings and questions prior to the commencement of your face-to-face training. There are formative questions for you to answer, based on the information provided in the pre-course readings. This formative questioning will reinforce the information provided in the readings. Note that this formative questioning does not count towards the assessment for the unit of competency. It is estimated that these pre-course readings and questions will take you up to 30 hours to complete.

Note: These activities must be completed before you come to your face-to-face training. The trainer will use the outcomes of the activities during the delivery of face-to-face training.

Entry requirements
To enrol in this course, you must be able to demonstrate that you have sufficient knowledge with at least four (4) of the following:

Preparing and presenting logically structured reports using format and language appropriate to the audience
Working in a regulated environment (e.g. WHS, mining, construction etc.) where it is necessary to interpret and apply legal and technical texts
Working with statistical data (collecting, representing, and summarising)
Collaborating with others to achieve individual and team outcomes
Systematically following sequenced steps of procedures
Managing and maintaining files so as to ensure the integrity of data collected and reported
An understanding of hazard identification and control, including the hierarchy of controls.
This will be checked on your Application for Enrolment.

Foundation skill requirements To study in this course, you will be required to have core skills at level 4 on the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). As part of your application for enrolment, we will assess the relevant foundation skills that will be required to complete this course. You will receive a link to the eLearning assessment which must be completed prior to acceptance of enrolment. For more information about Foundation Skills, see the ‘Choosing your Course’ section in our Learner Handbook.

Materials and equipment required
To study in this course, you must provide the following materials and equipment:
Covered shoes
If you are training at your worksite, then you may require PPE as set out in your company guidelines

Calculator or phone with a calculator feature

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
You may be eligible to apply for RPL for each of the units of competency in this qualification. You will need to supply information on your work history and samples of work and may need to undertake assessments and/or an interview to determine whether you have met the competency standards. RPL is assessed on a case-by-case basis. You can read more about RPL in our Learner Handbook or contact us to discuss your RPL options.

Apply for enrolment – How to Apply

Complete the online Application for Enrolment form send it to training@simtars.com.au
You will receive a confirmation email with the Language Literacy and Numeracy Quiz, complete it as soon as you can.
Once complete, your application will be reviewed and a letter of offer will be sent to you if you qualify.
You must sign the letter of offer and return it to the designated address.
You will also then be invoiced for your course.
Fees are payable prior to workshop start date.
Your application will be reviewed by Simtars prior to you being offered a place in the course. For more details, please read our Learner Handbook.
- Phone: 61 7 3810 6328
- Email: training@simtars.com.au

Fees

$1400

Fees include electronic course material, pre-course readings, videos and activities
Government funding or subsidies are not available

Payment Method
We offer the following payment methods for this course:
1) Credit card
2) Purchase order (for approved companies only)
3) Direct debit

For more information about payment methods and payment terms, see the ‘Fees and Refunds’ section of our Learner Handbook.

For further information or to organise payment for your training, please contact Simtars on (07) 3810 6328 or email training@simtars.com.au

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