Statutory Positions – Lead WHS Risk Management

The topics covered in the course include:

• Facilitating identification of WHS risk management requirements
• Leading risk assessment
• Leading risk control
• Evaluating effectiveness of WHS risk management process

Participants will also have to opportunity to:

• Complete knowledge assessments to evaluate their understanding
• Receive instructions and guidelines for the requisite workplace assessment

Assessment:

Participants will be assessed through a combination of knowledge assessments, practical exercises, and group discussions during the course. Successful completion of post course workplace activities are also required after the training.

Further Information:

WorkSafe Requirement: Part 10.7A of the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 [WHS (Mines) Regulations] prescribes positions in relation to mines. These statutory positions are appointed by the mine operator to carry out specific functions in relation to the operations of a mine.

Statutory positions are classified in several categories, with different functions and obligations, and levels of knowledge, experience and formal qualifications for the appointed persons.

There are five key statutory positions:

• site senior executive
• exploration manager
• underground manager (non-coal) if the mine is an underground non-coal mine
• underground manager (coal) if the mine is an underground coal mine
• quarry manager if required under the WHS Mines Regulations (Schedule 26, clause 14).

 For more information visit the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety website.

RTO Policies and Procedures

Please download a copy of the Student Handbook for everything you need to know about how the training and assessment is conducted at ATI-Mirage. The Student Handbook includes information on everything to assist you including student support, fees and charges, RPL and Credit Transfers.

There is also a link below to the RTO policies and procedures page where you will find the Student Handbook, policies and procedures and forms that you may need.

Links:

Student Handbook

RTO Policies and Procedures

WorkSafe Requirement: To be eligible for appointment to all statutory positions, except authorised mine surveyor, winding engine driver and high voltage operator, a person must have completed the national units of competency in health and safety risk management approved for that position.

This course covers the Unit of Competency, which meets the WorkSafe requirements under Schedule

26 of the WHS (Mines) Regulations (WA) 2022:

• BSBWHS513 – Lead WHS risk management

WorkSafe Requirement: To be eligible for appointment to any statutory positions, except electrical supervisor, high voltage operator and winding engine driver, a person must pass the applicable examination on mining health and safety law.

This is managed by the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) – more information is outlined on the DEMIRS website.

Candidates should have more than two years mining experience, in a senior supervisory or management role, and be likely to be appointed to a Senior Statutory Position aligning to the WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022, specifically Schedule 26.