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This questionaire is designed to help you enter, or progress into the mining industry. At any time, you can go back and answer an earlier question to see where the path takes you.
Do you currently have a job in the mines? No, I want to get a job in the mines Yes, I Have a job already
You already have a job and need to get ready to start, OR you want to get from here

IMPORTANT!!! - Where you want to go will greatly effect the following advice as there is currently no silver bullet that allows universal access to all sites.   If you need to call someone to find out where you are proposing to go then do it and come back to this chart.

What part of the industry are you going to be working in?		 Mining Construction
You will need a Construction Industry White Card or Blue Card as well as the requirements from the next few questions.

What type of mine site are you going to?		 Metal Coal
Coal Mine Sites (eg: BMA, Rio Tinto, Yancoal)


Do you have any previous experience that we can prove?		 No previous experience Yes, I can prove previous experience


Standard 11 course is usually the best place to start.   This Industry leading course has been set up in line with the Department Of Mines and Energy requirements and therefore is delivered in 2 separate components however as an RTO we are required to recognise the Training Provided by other RTO's in line with the AQTF Standards. If we can help guide you to provide enough evidence we may be able to help you achieve your Statement of Attainment quicker.

The sort of evidence we can use includes:
 
  • Site Authorisations
  • Supervisor Letters
  • Previous GI Card
  • Training Records
  • Copies of JSA's
  • Copies of Take 5's
  • or if you have something you aren't sure of please call us on 1300 TRAIN 1

    • For BMA sites, go to www.bmainduction.com.au

    For Curragh, if you can get on as a visitor: RRTOA. If not, you will need to get in touch with the company that is bringing you on to clarify your final requirements.

    For a list of all the sites that accept the Standard 11 please go to www.resourcesrto.org/sites

    Another thing you wil require prior to getting a job on site is a Coal Board Medical. These vary greatly in price however usually if they are under $300 then you have done well. Unless you have a job already lined up I reccomend not getting the drug test done simply because it will expire very quickly and then they will require a new one anyway.

    We hope this helps but sometimes the human touch is easier. If you have any further questions please call us directly on 1300 TRAIN 1(1300 872 461) and we will answer any queries you have in person.