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  • Examination registration and support

Examination registration and support

  • All exams are conducted in person at WorkSafe-approved venues across Western Australia.

    Exams are currently delivered at:

    • Cannington (Perth metropolitan area)
    • Kalgoorlie

    Further details about exam dates and venues are available on Mines statutory positions: schedule of examinations

    Candidates complete their exam through the Mines Statutory Positions Portal (MSPP) under the supervision of an authorised examination staff.

  • You must arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled exam start time to complete registration.

    Registration closes 15 minutes before the scheduled exam start time.

    Please allow sufficient time for travel, parking and registration requirements.

  • You must provide a valid photo identification before being permitted to sit an exam.

    Acceptable forms of identification include:

    • Driver’s licence
    • Passport
    • Keypass Identity Card

    Candidates who cannot provide acceptable identification may not be permitted to sit the exam.

  • Candidates who arrive after registration has closed may not be permitted to sit the exam.

    If a late arrival is permitted to sit the exam, no additional time will be granted. The candidate will be required to complete the exam within the remaining allocated time.

  • You must not access or use:

    • mobile phones
    • smart watches
    • tablets
    • electronic devices
    • internet resources
    • artificial intelligence (AI) tools
    • any unauthorised materials

    All personal electronic devices must remain inaccessible during the exam.

  • On exam day, log into the MSPP and access your exam through your learning pathway. An exam supervisor will be available to assist and will provide the access code required to unlock the exam.

    Detailed instructions for accessing and starting your exam are available in the MSPP candidate guide.

  • No. Communication with other candidates during the exam is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorised communication is considered misconduct.

  • No. Candidates must not photograph, record, copy or otherwise reproduce exam content. Unauthorised recording of exam material is considered misconduct.

  • Yes. Candidates may leave the exam room briefly, for example to use restroom facilities.

    However, no additional time will be granted, and candidates must not access unauthorised materials or electronic devices while away from the exam room.

  • Yes. You may submit your exam at any time and leave the venue before the scheduled finish time. Re-entry is not permitted once the candidate has left the room.

    Candidates should leave quietly and not disturb others who are still undergoing their exam.

  • For a legislative exam, results are available immediately after completion. 

    For a mining practice exam, candidates will be notified of the result via email within 28 days of the exam date.

    Certificates will only be available for download after all eligibility requirements have been reviewed and approved. They can be accessed on the MSPP. Read the Downloading a statutory certificate or record of examination: MSPP guide for step-by-step instructions.

    For information about certificates and eligibility requirements, refer to the Statutory certificates.

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Frequently asked questions for mines statutory positions and examinations
  • 1. Examination registration and support
  • 2. Booking an examination
  • 3. Legislation examinations
  • 4. Mining practice examinations
  • 5. Misconduct and integrity
  • 6. Managing MSP portal
  • 7. Statutory certificates
  • 8. Key statutory positions
  • 9. Statutory supervisor
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