A certificate of competency is an official document issued by the regulator that confirms a person is qualified to perform a specific role in the mining industry. It shows that a person has met the necessary standards through training, experience and assessment and is legally competent to carry out that role in compliance with the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 [WHS Mines Regulations].
If you hold the following mining certificate of competency issued in Western Australia under the previous Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 or the Mutual Recognition (Western Australia) Act 2020, you’ll need to update and align your certificate with the current Work Health and Safety Act 2020 [WHS Act] and WHS Mines Regulations.
- First class mine manager
- Underground supervisor
- Quarry manager
- Restricted quarry manager
- Authorised mine surveyor Grades 1 and 2.
This is done by applying for a copy of your certificate under the WHS Act so that it can be recorded and recognised within the current regulatory framework.
Lodging the application
If your certificate of competency was issued under the previous legislation, you’ll need to apply online for a copy of your certificate.
If your certificate of competency was issued under the current WHS legislation, you can register and log into the Mines statutory positions portal (MSPP) to download a copy of your certificate.