This three-day course is built for current and aspiring supervisors in the Western Australian mining industry who want to lead safely, make sound decisions under pressure and protect the people they are responsible for. It combines nationally recognised training with practical, workplace-focused activities to build the WHS and risk management skills needed to supervise people, work activities and changing risk conditions on site.

This is not a sit-and-listen course. Through hands-on activities, students apply the requirements of both units to realistic mining workplace situations, including hazard identification, risk assessment, implementation and monitoring of risk controls, consultation, incident reporting and WHS record keeping.

Every activity is pitched at supervisor level. Students work through realistic scenarios and practical exercises that mirror the decisions supervisors face every shift: communicating with workers, monitoring controls, responding to emerging safety issues, making sound supervisory decisions and knowing when to escalate. The result is learning students can take straight back to their own area of responsibility.

Modules

The Statutory Supervisor Training (AQF4) covers the two Units of Competency, which meet the WorkSafe requirements under Schedule 26 of the WHS (Mines) Regulations (WA) 2022:

• BSBWHS411 – Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs (Release 1)
• BSBWHS414 – Contribute to WHS risk management (Release 1)

Course Content

WHS Legislation and Statutory Supervision:

• Overview of statutory supervision in Western Australian mining
• Relevant provisions of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022
• Accessing workplace and external WHS information and data

Roles, Responsibilities and Organisational Requirements:

• Identifying duty holders and their roles and responsibilities
• Organisational WHS policies, procedures, programs and systems
• Supervisor responsibilities for implementing and monitoring WHS in the work area

Communication, Consultation and WHS Training:

• Communicating WHS laws, policies, procedures, hazards and risk control outcomes to the work team
• Applying consultation mechanisms and managing WHS issues raised
• Identifying team WHS training needs and arranging workplace learning

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment:

• Selecting and using hazard identification tools and techniques
• Identifying, reporting and documenting hazards in the work area
• Assessing who is at risk and the likelihood and severity of harm
• Documenting and communicating risk assessment outcomes

Risk Controls:

• Selecting and implementing controls using the hierarchy of control measures
• Documenting and communicating agreed risk controls
• Identifying and reporting inadequate controls and monitoring the response

Monitoring and Evaluating Risk Controls:

• Requirements for the ongoing effectiveness of risk controls
• Measures for evaluating risk controls
• Preparing and presenting a plan for monitoring risk controls

WHS Records and Incident Reporting:

• Completing and maintaining records of workplace incidents, injury and disease
• Using work-area data to meet organisational recordkeeping requirements
• Reporting and follow-up procedures

Assessment

Students will be assessed through two components: a knowledge assessment and a practical project assessment.

• Knowledge Assessment
  A set of generic and workplace questions testing the student’s knowledge and understanding of the theory behind both units.
  
  
• Practical Project Assessment
  A set of tasks or activities completed according to set instructions and guidelines to meet the requirements of both units. These tasks require access to a workplace or suitable workplace-like environment and relevant workplace WHS documentation.

eSkilled LMS

ESkilled LMS is our online learning platform that provides students with 24/7 access to course materials, assessments, communication tools, and progress tracking. Students can view and download training resources, submit assessments, receive feedback from Trainers and Assessors, track key dates and progress, and participate in online discussions. ESkilled helps students stay organised, connected and engaged throughout their learning journey.

Resources and Equipment

To support participation in training and assessment, students must have access to the following resources. Any costs associated with student-supplied items will be communicated before enrolment.

Resources to be supplied by the student:

• A laptop or suitable device capable of accessing electronic learning materials and completing assessment documents.
• Reliable internet access and an active email account where online access or electronic submission is required.
• Basic stationery, including a pen and notepad.
• Before commencing the practical project assessment, students must have access to a workplace or suitable workplace-like environment and to relevant organisational WHS policies, procedures, forms and records.
• Any site-specific personal protective equipment required to enter or undertake activities at the student’s workplace.
• Any additional resource advised by ATI-Mirage before enrolment.

Further Information

• Student Handbook: View 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.
• Third-party arrangements: ATI-Mirage provides all training and assessment for this course. There are no third-party arrangements for the delivery or assessment of BSBWHS513.
• Current statutory-position, eligibility, appointment and examination information is published by the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety. For more information visit the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) website.
• For information on enrolment requirements, course fees, RTO policies and other important course details, please view full course information.