Standard 11 | Generic Induction Coal Surface
Introduction:
The Standard 11 Mining Induction provides workers entering the Queensland coal mining industry with essential knowledge and skills to work safely within a mining environment.
The training focuses on the identification and management of workplace hazards and risks, safe work practices, communication, emergency procedures and the responsibilities of workers while operating on a mine site.
The program supports workers to understand the safety requirements and expectations associated with Queensland coal mining operations and prepares them to contribute to a safe and compliant workplace.
Upcoming Workshops
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This course is suitable for:
- New entrants to the Queensland mining industry who require foundational safety training before commencing work on a coal mine site.
- Contractors and labour hire workers who are required by their employer or mine operator to complete Standard 11 training.
- Workers requiring access to Queensland coal mine sites where Standard 11 competencies form part of the site or employer induction requirements.
- Safety personnel, supervisors and operational workers who require the relevant competencies to support safe work practices within a mining environment.
PPE Requirements
Participants attending training at Baseline Training are required to wear appropriate clothing and footwear suitable for practical training activities. This includes:
- Enclosed footwear
- Long pants
- A sleeved shirt
Additional PPE may be required depending on the practical activities undertaken during the course.
- There are no formal prerequisite units or entry requirements for enrolment in this program.
- Physical capability: Training and assessment may involve moderate physical activity. Participants must be able to walk safely, bend, twist, undertake basic manual handling activities and demonstrate safe lifting techniques where required.
- Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN): Participants are required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment to confirm they have the foundation skills necessary to understand course materials, safety information, workplace instructions and a
- Workplace safety awareness: Participants should be prepared to follow workplace health and safety requirements, trainer instructions and risk control procedures throughout all practical training activities.
- Personal protective equipment: Participants may be required to wear appropriate PPE during practical activities, in accordance with Baseline Training and site requirements.
- Participants should advise Baseline Training before the course if they have any concerns that may affect their ability to safely participate in training or assessmen
The Standard 11 Mining Induction is delivered through a combination of face-to-face instruction, facilitated discussion, practical activities and workplace-based simulations designed to reflect the conditions and safety expectations of Queensland coal mining environments.
Delivery Method
- Duration: 2-day program
- Delivery: Face-to-face classroom training
- Training may be delivered at Baseline Training facilities or at an approved client workplace
- Trainer-led presentations and group discussions
- Practical demonstrations and workplace simulations
- Scenario-based activities covering hazards, risk controls, communication and emergency response
- Opportunities for participants to ask questions and apply their knowledge throughout the program
Assessment
Participants are required to successfully complete both knowledge and practical assessments.
Assessment activities are designed to confirm that participants can demonstrate the required skills and knowledge in accordance with the relevant nationally endorsed units of competency, applicable workplace health and safety requirements, legislation and workplace procedures.
Assessment may include:
- Written or electronic knowledge questions
- Practical demonstrations
- Workplace or simulated workplace scenarios
- Hazard identification and risk assessment activities
- Communication and emergency response activities
- Observation by a qualified trainer and assessor
On successful completion of all required training and assessment activities, participants who are assessed as competent will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the applicable units of competency.
All current Baseline Training policies, including the Course Cancellation and Refund Policy, are available in the Student Handbook on the Baseline Training website.
- On successful completion of all theory and practical assessments, candidates will be issued a Statement of Attainment with the following units of competency:
- RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
- RIIGOV201E Comply with site work processes/procedures
- RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control
- RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace
- RIIERR205D Apply initial response First Aid
- RIIERR302E Respond to local emergencies and incidents
- Workers within Queensland who are new to the mining industry must complete a full Standard 11 induction program prior to the commencement of work on a mine site
- The units delivered will prepare the candidates for the requirements of working in the Queensland mining industry, including:
- Communicate in the workplace
- Comply with site work process and procedures
- Work Safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
- Conduct local risk control
- Apply initial response first aid
- Respond to local emergencies and incidents
- Through the program, participants will develop the skills and knowledge to:
- Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures
- Identify workplace hazards and apply appropriate risk controls
- Comply with mine site work processes and procedures
- Communicate effectively within a mining environment
- Apply an initial first aid response
- Respond appropriately to local emergencies and incidents
