Mines statutory positions: schedule of examinations

Last updated: 16 December 2025

Examination sessions will be conducted at the following location and times unless otherwise advised:

  • Perth – WHS Foundation, 128 Farrington Road, North Lake (9.00 am to 12.00 pm and 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm)
  • Cannington – WorkSafe, Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety, Mason Bird Building, 303 Sevenoaks Street, Cannington (9.30 am to 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm)
  • East Perth – WorkSafe, Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety, 1 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth (9.30 am to 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm)
  • Bunbury – South Regional TAFE, Robertson Drive (8.30 am to 11.30 am and 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm)
  • Kalgoorlie – WA School of Mines, Curtin University Kalgoorlie Campus, Odwyn Jones Building (entrance via Cassidy Street) (8.30 am to 11.30 am and 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm)

Please arrive at least 30 minutes early for registration as you will need to present your photo ID for checking.

Registration strictly closes 15 minutes before the examination session starts. You will not be able to sit the exam if you arrive after this time.

There are no fees payable to sit the work health and safety legislation or practical examinations.
 

Legislation examinations for all statutory positions

Mining practice examinations 

Enrolments are open for underground supervisors without qualifications (non-coal), and restricted quarry managers (explosives and non-explosives).

Register for the examinations 

Requested assessment arrangements 

If you need extra support to participate in a statutory examination due to any personal circumstances, you can request an assessment arrangement tailored to your needs. Confidentiality is maintained.

If you require an assessment arrangement, you should not book an examination session until the requested assessment arrangement has been confirmed.

If you have a diagnosed condition, you must provide a completed medical report from an independent health professional (for example, a general practitioner (GP), medical specialist or psychologist registered with the Psychology Board of Australia). 

Read the application to request an assessment arrangement for a statutory examination (diagnosed condition/s)

If you do not have a diagnosed condition, you can still apply for an assessment arrangement. 

Read application to request assessment arrangement/s for a statutory examination (non-diagnosed condition/s).

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