Mining certification, registration and licensing
Provides information on certificates of competency, registration of classified plant and licensing.
Certificates of competency
The Board of Examiners' functions include examining, in accordance with the Mine Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 (WA), qualifications, experience and character of applicants, for certificates of competency and issue such certificates where appropriate.
Application forms and requirement details are available in the Mining section. Dates of upcoming examinations and further information on the functions of the Board of Examiners are also provided.
Registration of classified plant
The principal employer and any other employer at a mine site must ensure that all plant is operated and maintained in a safe manner. There are many types of plant at a mine site but there is a particular group, related to a higher operational hazard, referred to as 'classified plant', which has specific regulatory requirements.
The Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 (WA) require all classified plant at a mine site to be registered before being used. This requirement applies to plant listed in regulation 6.34(5). The design and functional descriptions of these items of classified plant are given in regulation 6.1 - it is these definitions that are ultimately used to determine the name of a particular plant and, consequently, whether or not it must be registered.
Detailed information on registration of classified plant is available in the Mining - frequently asked questions section, including:
- Who can apply to register classified plant
- What documents are required
- Application form
- Information on design compliance
- Pre-existing registration by other authorities
- Re-registering of plants that have been repaired or modified
- Registration requirements if plant is permanently removed or sold to another mine.
Where can I get the regulations?
More information on the regulatory requirements regarding classified plant is available from the State Law Publisher's website or telephone +61 8 9321 7688.
Licensing
It is proposed to amend the Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 (WA) in line with the provisions for licensing of high risk work under the Occupational Safety and Health legislation.
Information on the licensing regime is available from WorkSafe.