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SSE Courses
SSE
The SSE online courses will assist in your preparation to take on the key role of Site Senior Executive (SSE) at a Queensland surface mine or quarry.
The objective of this training is to provide the knowledge required to assist SSEs to meet their obligations under the Queensland Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 and to improve the safety and health of workers in the small mine and quarrying industry.
Small Mines and Quarry SSE Online – Safety Awareness Program - $550 (incl GST)
Safe Drilling and Blasting - $330 (incl. GST)
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The objective of this training is to provide the knowledge required to assist SSEs to meet their obligations under the Queensland Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 and to improve the safety and health of workers in the small mine and quarrying industry.
Small Mines and Quarry SSE Online – Safety Awareness Program - $550 (incl GST)
- Introduction to Safety Management Systems, and
- Effective Risk Management, and
- Incident Investigation, and
- Electrical Awareness
Safe Drilling and Blasting - $330 (incl. GST)
Link to Enrolment
Please note we only accept payments by credit card only.
Advanced Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management
RII60320
| Are you ready to take the next step in your mining career? Do you want to make a difference to the operation and safety of mining operations at your workplace? Are you keen to progress to the role of First Class Mine Manager? Simtars will provide you with a solid pathway to that senior management and leadership role. Our comprehensive training, provided by professional, internationally recognised trainers, will support your progression into a Mine Manager role. The course covers the topics of risk management, gas management, mine ventilation, spontaneous combustion, and inrush management and will further develop your leadership and communication skills to a high level. The qualification includes 13 nationally accredited units of competency, twelve of these will be delivered by Simtars in this course, whilst the shot firing unit must be obtained from another provider. The course is delivered and assessed over a period of 12 months, with 12 face to face workshops of 5 days each. The technical and leadership skills developed in this course, will provide you with the capability to ensure a safe working environment at your mine and to effectively apply the statutory requirements. |
Advanced Spontaneous Combustion
ADSC21
Spontaneous combustion is a major hazard in underground coal mining operations. If not detected early and managed properly, it can lead to death, injury, and productivity loss. Upon completion of the training, you will be able to identify and explain the fundamentals of spontaneous combustions hazards and risks, identify and explain the fundamentals of spontaneous combustion control systems and procedures, identify and apply resources to the spontaneous combustion management plan, identify and respond to spontaneous combustion indicators, apply mine atmosphere monitoring systems and procedures and apply control measures. |
Brake TestingLight Vehicle, Heavy Commercial Vehicle and Wheeled Mobile Plant Braking Systems
BT
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This course is designed to provide learners with the skills and knowledge to carry out brake testing. It develops the skills and knowledge required for those individuals who analyse and evaluate faults in wheeled mobile plant, heavy commercial and light vehicle brake testing vehicles at mine sites. Brake testing is a process for periodical checking that a vehicle's brakes are maintained (working) at a level of performance that does not put people at risk.
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Certificate IV in Underground Coal Operations
RII40420
| Are you ready to take the next step in your mining career? Do you want to ensure a safe working environment at your mine and to apply the statutory requirements? Simtars is keen to provide you with a solid pathway to a more senior role as Deputy/ERZ Controller. Our comprehensive training will bring out the best in you your technical skills and will further develop your leadership and communication skills to enable you to manage your district team as a capable, effective leader. |
Maintenance of Competencies for Deputies/ERZ Controllers
MCDEP
| The maintenance of competencies is aimed at Deputies who would like to further develop and strengthen their skills in a core competency. The programs are offered as a non-accredited face-to-face workshop. The Learner may elect to complete the accredited portion of the program at a later date(cost will apply) |
Maintenance of Competencies for First Class Mine Managers
MCFCM
The maintenance of competencies is aimed at First Class Mine Managers or Inspectors who would like to further develop and strengthen their skills in a core competency. The programs are offered as a non-accredited face-to-face workshop. The Learner may elect to complete the accredited portion of the program at a later date(cost will apply) |
Monitoring Respirable Dust in Coal Mines, Mineral and Quarries
MRES21
| 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 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—a 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 |
Site Safety Health Representative
SSHR21
The Site Safety and Health Representative (SSHR) course is designed for those already employed in the coal mining, metalliferous mining, construction or associated industries, including supervisors, site safety and health representatives, and site senior executives.
The course provides training on the skills and knowledge required to perform the duties of a Site Safety and Health Representative, as detailed in the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 and the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999.
You will participate in 2 to 3 days face-to-face of training and assessment with the trainer. The number of days depends on whether you already hold one or more of the three units of competency. If so, contact Simtars to clarify your requirements, otherwise you may wish to attend the full course as a Refresher.
The course consists of the following nationally accredited units of competency:
• RIIRIS301E Apply risk management processes
• RIIWHS301E Conduct safety and health investigations
• RIICOM301E Communicate information
The course provides training on the skills and knowledge required to perform the duties of a Site Safety and Health Representative, as detailed in the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 and the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999.
You will participate in 2 to 3 days face-to-face of training and assessment with the trainer. The number of days depends on whether you already hold one or more of the three units of competency. If so, contact Simtars to clarify your requirements, otherwise you may wish to attend the full course as a Refresher.
The course consists of the following nationally accredited units of competency:
• RIIRIS301E Apply risk management processes
• RIIWHS301E Conduct safety and health investigations
• RIICOM301E Communicate information
Small Mines and Quarry SSE Online Safety Awareness Program
SSESSA
The Simtars' SSE Online Safety Awareness Course includes 4 awareness topics:
- Risk Assessment
- Incident Investigation
- Electrical Awareness
- Safety and Health Management Systems.
SSE Online - Safe Drilling and Blasting
SSEDB
This course will assist in your preparation to take on the key role of Site Senior Executive (SSE) at a Queensland surface mine or quarry. This training is non-accredited and is designed to give you the skills and knowledge to take on the responsibilities required by the Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee (MSHAC).
The course consists of a number of topics related to the SSE responsibilities for the safe drilling and blasting activities conducted on a small mine or quarry. These topics include general obligations, risk management processes, blast management plan requirements, drill and blast hazards and controls, blasting and drilling techniques, explosives storage and reporting.
The course consists of a number of topics related to the SSE responsibilities for the safe drilling and blasting activities conducted on a small mine or quarry. These topics include general obligations, risk management processes, blast management plan requirements, drill and blast hazards and controls, blasting and drilling techniques, explosives storage and reporting.
Stonedust Sampling in Underground Coal Mines
STDUST
| A coal dust explosion is one of the principal hazards in an underground coal mine. One of the primary controls against this hazard is the application of Stonedust throughout mine roadways to reduce the potential for the propagation of an explosion. The Stonedust Sampling in Underground Coal Mines course provides training in the skills and knowledge required to collect or supervise the collection of Stonedust samples in underground coal mines. Participants will learn how to conduct sampling, prepare and dispatch samples and maintain the sampling environment. 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: • RIISTD202D – Collect routine site samples |
Ventilation Officer Underground Coal Mine
VOCOAL21
| This course will assist in your preparation to take on the key role of Ventilation Officer at an underground coal mine site. The units of competency are nationally accredited and cover managing, operating and maintaining the ventilation system and understanding the impact of spontaneous combustion, gas drainage, gas management and outburst on the mine’s ventilation system. The course has been developed based on recommendations from industry stakeholders. It is designed to ensure that you gain robust knowledge and skills to competently and consistently manage the range of tasks required in mine ventilation, with the goal of taking the next step in your mining career and progressing to a Ventilation Officer. The two Trainer Assessors, Dr Rick Brake of Mines Ventilation Australia and Phil Reed of Reed Mining Consultants, are recognised globally for their skills and knowledge in Mines Ventilation and Engineering. |
Ventilation Officer Underground Metalliferous
VOMET21
| This course has been developed based on recommendations from industry stakeholders, including the Queensland Mines Inspectorate. You will be trained and assessed in 2 units of competency for this program. These units are being delivered and assessed in a clustered arrangement and are not offered as standalone units. The Trainer is Dr Rick Brake who is globally recognised for his skills and experience in mines ventilation and all aspects of managing the ventilation management system. |
Ventilation Officer Underground Metalliferous (WA)
WAVOMET
The key role of a Ventilation Officer at an underground metalliferous mine site is to establish, operate, maintain and manage the ventilation management system, which is covered in detail within this course.
This training is Nationally Accredited and has been developed based on recommendations from industry stakeholders including the Mines Inspectorate in Western Australia and Queensland.
It includes 2 face-to-face workshops of 5 days each, delivered in Perth, WA over a 12 month period with a mentoring program back at the workplace to support your learning.
The Training is delivered by a Third Party Provider, Dr Roy Moreby of Morvent Mining. He has intensive experience, both nationally and internationally and has worked and trained in mines for many years.
There are two options to attend this course, see the full outline for further details.
The two nationally accredited units are:
This training is Nationally Accredited and has been developed based on recommendations from industry stakeholders including the Mines Inspectorate in Western Australia and Queensland.
It includes 2 face-to-face workshops of 5 days each, delivered in Perth, WA over a 12 month period with a mentoring program back at the workplace to support your learning.
The Training is delivered by a Third Party Provider, Dr Roy Moreby of Morvent Mining. He has intensive experience, both nationally and internationally and has worked and trained in mines for many years.
There are two options to attend this course, see the full outline for further details.
The two nationally accredited units are:
- RIIUND601E - Establish and maintain ventilation management systems
- RIIUND603D - Manage, operate and maintain the mine ventilation system