Is This Course for Me?

This industry-recognised (non-accredited) CPD package is designed for professionals in Queensland coal mining who need structured, role-relevant Continuous Practising Development aligned to site risks and Board of Examiners (BOE) CPD expectations:

• Deputies, ERZ Controllers (ERZC) and Open Cut Examiners (OCE) seeking Queensland BOE CPD that is coal-specific and job-ready.
• Site Senior Executives (SSE), superintendents and frontline supervisors who need ongoing development in risk management, compliance and operational leadership.
• Health & Safety Managers/Advisors, WHS Coordinators and Training Coordinators looking for training mapped to statutory role requirements and audit needs.
• Ventilation Officers and engineers/technicians requiring CPD in ventilation management and monitoring.
• Gas drainage engineers/technicians needing CPD in gas management plans and drainage systems.
• Strata control engineers, geotechnical specialists and inspectors seeking CPD in ground control and stability.
• Emergency response coordinators and Incident Management Team members building emergency preparedness and response capability.
• Mobile plant supervisors and planners responsible for vehicle interaction and production equipment.
• Occupational hygiene and mine services personnel monitoring dust, gases and environmental conditions.
• Contractors and consultants who must evidence CPD to clients and regulators.
• Organisations seeking a scalable cohort CPD program that delivers Certificates of Completion and audit-ready records.

CPD and Recognition (Non-accredited)

Participants receive a Certificate of Completion for each unit. Learning activities may contribute to Queensland Board of Examiners (BOE) practising certificate requirements when recognised. Please confirm current recognition for your role and site.

This course is not nationally recognised training (AQF) and does not issue a Statement of Attainment.

No statutory licence, ticket or practising certificate is granted on completion.

Employers remain responsible for competency validation and authorisations under their SHMS.

Content aligns with Queensland coal mining safety legislation and recognised standards (e.g., Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 (Qld), Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation 2017) but is not legal advice.

CPD hours are indicative. Final acceptance is determined by the BOE and/or employer.

• Four (4) CPD modules per year (24 hours/year) from the CPD Coal Sector package.
• Each module issues a Certificate of Completion (non-accredited).
• Learning may contribute to formal CPD for Queensland BOE practising certificates when recognised.
• This program is not AQF-accredited and does not grant a licence/practising certificate.

This fixed four (4) year CPD pathway for Queensland coal mining has been developed with input from coal operators, supervisors and technical specialists to ensure the learning is practical, relevant and immediately applicable on site. Delivered by Simtars, it refreshes critical capabilities for statutory roles and frontline leaders in underground and open-cut operations.

Completing this program can help you to:

• Maintain BOE CPD evidence with attendance records, Certificates of Completion and CPD log entries suitable for Queensland Board of Examiners audits.
• Embed consistent Queensland methods across risk management, gas & strata, ventilation, emergency readiness, vehicle interaction and operational leadership, aligned to site SHMS requirements.
• Reduce non-compliance by spotting incident and monitoring trends, closing corrective actions and standardising work practices across crews and contractors.
• Strengthen supervisor capability (SSE, Deputies, ERZ Controllers, OCEs, superintendents) to run effective pre-starts/toolbox talks, escalate triggers and make timely, risk-informed decisions.
• Use operational data (ventilation, gas/drainage, vehicle interaction and production) to verify control effectiveness and demonstrate outcomes.
• Improve emergency preparedness through refreshed roles, communications and coordination within the Incident Management structure (underground coal context).
• Lift contractor alignment by translating recognised standards into clear, auditable expectations for vendors and service providers.
• Build leadership habits that drive safe production, supervising mobile plant operations and reinforcing critical controls in the field.

Online. Self-paced eLearning delivered via Simtars’ learning platform. Each module is approximately 6 hours of refresher/awareness content with interactive activities.

Online delivery: You can log in anywhere in Australia.

Support and administration are coordinated from Simtars, Redbank. All learning is completed online.

Per module (6 hours total, self-paced):

• Approx. 6 hours online: complete in one sitting or split into short sessions.
• 100% online eLearning: start/stop anytime, with progress saved.
• No formal assessments: refresher/awareness focus with light interaction.
• Evidence: completion record & Certificate of Completion (non-accredited) for BOE CPD logs.
• Tech-light: modern browser stable internet; desktop or mobile compatible.

Annual load: 4 online modules/year = 24 hours/year across the fixed four (4) year pathway.

Recommendation: Allow 1–2 weeks per module to comfortably complete alongside rostered shifts and site commitments.

Evidence: Completion records and Certificates of Completion suitable for BOE CPD logs. No formal assessments.

This CPD package is 100% online and self-paced, so you can complete each 6-hour module around shifts, FIFO swings and home commitments.

How it works:

• Enrol anytime, start immediately. Access is issued on enrolment.
• Do it when it suits you. Pause/resume; your progress is saved.
• Suggested Pathway: Complete one (1) module per quarter (4 per year = 24 hours/year) across the fixed four-year pathway.
• Evidence on completion: Certificate of Completion (non-accredited) and completion record for BOE CPD logs (when recognised).

For organisations: Cohort roll-outs and scheduled windows can be arranged on request.
Please email: training@simtars.qld.gov.au

Access to your online module is activated upon enrolment.

Complete the 6-hour self-paced eLearning to receive your Certificate of Completion (non-accredited).

There is no workshop and no formal assessment.

You are welcome to start anytime, no scheduled intakes.

There are no formal entry requirements to complete this training (non-accredited, fully online).

For CPD recognition toward Queensland Board of Examiners (BOE) practising certificates, please refer to the BOE’s current CPD requirements for your role and site.

You do not need to complete an LLND assessment for this non-accredited CPD. The module is written in plain English and is easy to navigate online.

If you need support, let us know. Captions/transcripts, larger text and alternative formats are available on request.

We welcome all learners, including people with disability, chronic health conditions, neurodivergent learners, carers and those on shift/FIFO rosters.

If you need reasonable adjustments or accessible materials for this fully online, non-accredited CPD (e.g. captions/transcripts, larger text, screen-reader friendly formats, flexible timeframes or alternative activities), please contact Student Support:

• Email: training@simtars.qld.gov.au
• Phone: (07) 3810 6328

We will respond within 2 business days, keep your information confidential and work with you to agree a simple support plan.

Assessment Methods: There are no formal assessments in this online CPD. You’ll complete a single self-paced eLearning module (6 hours) with light, ungraded knowledge checks to help you reflect on key points. Work through all sections at your own pace. Once you’ve finished the module, you’ve met the requirement.

Attendance Requirements: There is no workshop to attend. To complete the unit, simply finish the online module in full. Your progress is saved, so you can pause and resume around shifts and home commitments.

Credential Issued: This program is non-accredited and does not issue an AQF credential. When you finish each online course (6 hours), you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion (non-accredited) for that course. That’s 24 Certificates in total across the fixed four-year pathway (4 courses per year).

Certificates are suitable for CPD logs and may contribute to BOE practising certificate CPD when recognised. Please check the BOE’s current requirements for your role and site.

Certificates of Completion (non-accredited) are issued automatically once you finish each online module in full.

You’ll usually receive your certificate within 24 hours of completion by email, along with a downloadable record suitable for CPD logs and BOE audits.

Across the four-year pathway, this means up to 24 Certificates of Completion are issued (4 per year, one per module).

Tuition (ex GST; 10% GST added at invoicing)

• Year 1: $265 × 4 = $1,090 (inc GST $1,199.00)
• Year 2: $275.60 × 4 = $1,102.40 (inc GST $1,212.64)
• Year 3: $286.62 × 4 = $1,146.48 (inc GST $1,261.13)
• Year 4: $298.08 × 4 = $1,192.32 (inc GST $1,311.55)
• Four-year total: $4,531.20 (inc GST $4,984.32)

Payment & Invoicing

• Frequency: Once per year (annual invoice)
• Organisation options: Cohort invoicing available

How to Pay

• Accepted: Visa/Mastercard, EFT, Purchase Order
• Not accepted: American Express

Indexation

Prices are exclusive of GST and are indexed at an average 4% per year (applied annually at the time of the yearly invoice).

Refunds

• 10-business-day cooling-off applies
• Withdrawals/reschedules follow the Simtars Fees & Refunds Policy (participant substitutions permitted with notice)

No government funding or subsidies are available for this course.

• View Fees & Refunds Policy
• View Complaints & Appeals Policy
• View Simtars Student Handbook

Simtars is committed to an inclusive online learning experience. We can provide:

• Accessible learning resources (screen-reader friendly pages, captions/transcripts, high-contrast options, resizable text, keyboard navigation, alt text, downloadable PDFs).
• Alternative activity formats (e.g. video → text, audio → transcript) for this non-assessed CPD.
• Flexible pacing/extended time windows. You can pause/resume and complete around shifts/FIFO.
• Plain-English content with optional glossaries and support from industry-experienced trainers.

To request support or reasonable adjustment:

• Contact Student Support at training@simtars.qld.gov.au or (07) 3810 6328.
• Tell us what you need (e.g. captions, larger text, alternative format).
• We will respond within 2 business days and confirm a simple support plan.

A 10-business-day cooling-off period applies. See the Fees & Refunds Policy for details.