Statutory Supervisor Pre-Exam Preparation (DEMIRS online legislation exam)

The Department of Energy, Mines Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) legislation exam for Statutory Supervisor assesses knowledge and ability to navigate and source information from the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 (WHS Regulations) and the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WHS Act).

Participants can bring along a hard copy of their WHS Act and WHS Regulations as these documents can be marked up and used during the DEMIRS open book exam. An ATI-Mirage hard copy is available to use if needed.

Course time

• 8.30am to 3.30pm

Course Content

Introduction

• Welcome

Exam Approach

• Explanation of the exam process.
• Overview of the Mines Statutory Positions Portal (MSPP).
• Outline of the 3 pools of question types- mandatory questions, general questions and role-specific questions

Exam Preparation

• Explanation of what to do and what to bring on the day of your exam
• Marking up your hard copy of the WHS Act and WHS Regulations to take to the exam
• Overview of the types of questions – single answer, multiple choice and filling in missing answers and how to answer each type correctly
• Understand the time allocation for questions and how to monitor the time you are taking to complete the exam
• Requesting a reasonable adjustment

Understanding the WHS Act

• Legal framework
• How to read the Act, understanding section numbers etc
• Key terminology: PCBU, Worker, Officer
• Duties of PCBUs, Workers and Officers
• Test for “reasonably practicable”
• What is “due diligence”?
• Functions and powers of HSRs
• Requirements for consultation
• Powers and functions of the Regulator

Understand the WHS Regulations

• Understanding the components of a MSMS (Mines Safety Management System)
• Hazard and risk management
• Statutory positions – SSE etc.
• Role of Statutory Supervisors under legislation
• Noise management (Code of practice: managing hearing loss and noise at work)

Putting it all together

• Online practice exam questions

• Understand procedures for examination completion
• Understand exam questions and how to answer them successfully
• Develop a marked-up copy of the WHS Act and WHS Regulations to assist with the successful completion of the examination
• Understand the key components of the WHS Act and WHS Regulations

It is expected that participants are familiar with the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 and the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and/or have attained all the risk management units of competency required for their appointed Statutory Position.

“This training has provided me with the knowledge to better understand the contents on the acts and regulations and how it not only applies to the exam but to my workplace and my responsibilities. Really good course overall. Very specific and felt it met the intent and my expectations. Great trainer.” – Jacob from Rio Tinto

“Great preparation and exactly what I need to complete the exam. The facilitator was outstanding, and kept the course interesting and flowing.” –  David from Rio Tinto

“Excellent course content, outcome, and excellent venue. The trainer provided all relevant information required. Now I have a great understanding of how to navigate the regs and act.” – Grant from Rio Tinto

“Training was spot on and well explained. I now feel confident to do the exam.” – Angus from Rio Tinto

“Well set out training and testing. It gave me a great understanding of the material. And also given me a far greater understanding of the WHS Act and Regs.” – Bob from Rio Tinto

“The trainer was very knowledgeable and made it easy for the whole class to understand. She didn’t just follow the PowerPoint but we went through the book, which makes it easier.” – Salum from Rio Tinto

“Well-presented course, highly recommend. I am more confident and know how to use the Act and Regulations books.” – Matilda from Rio Tinto

“I’m 100000% more confident that I can navigate the Act and Regulations both for the test and my own requirements going forwards. Great venue, great facilitation.” – Brad from Rio Tinto

“The course was very insightful and it helped set me up for the exam.” – Callum from Rio Tinto

“Fantastic learning guide and facilitator, thank you very much!” – Daniel from Rio Tinto