A requirement of the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 is the appointment of persons with the competence to ensure that workplaces are adequately ventilated to minimise risks arising from exposure to hazardous substances and airborne contaminants. This course builds upon the competencies acquired in the three-day Mine Air Quality Technician Course.
Please note: Assessment for this course is now completed in-course. On day two, participants will sit a 2-hour digital examination, conducted through the aXcelerate Learner Portal. This exam includes five assessments designed to evaluate your proficiency in the essential skills required for the Mine Air Quality Officer role. As a result, all formal assessment requirements are now completed during the face-to-face training period.
Course graduates qualify for Associate Membership of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygiene.
Through reflective learning, peer support & practical application, participants will:
- Discuss the application of the hierarchy of control in order to minimise any potential hazardous effects arising from employee exposure to atmospheric contaminants
- Discuss the need for alterations to exposure standards where variations to an eight hour shift may occur and apply appropriate formula to determine exposure level
- Explain the possible interrelationships between two or more atmospheric contaminants, their possible effect on exposed employees and potential difficulties of measurement
- Discuss hazard and risk in the context of the hierarchy of controls.
Apply a systematic approach to managing hazards for a range of hazardous substances exposure scenarios in mining operations, including:
- Confined spaces
- Welding and allied processes
On successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate of attendance.
Participants must have completed the Mine Air Quality Technician course. Failure to complete this requirement may affect your eligibility to participate in the course.
Are there any special requirements for the Mine Air Quality Officer course?
- Participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own air sampling pump, particularly the model used in their current workplace.
- To support your learning through the Mine Air Quality Officer course, a series of review questions and practical activities will be provided. These tasks are designed to reinforce key concepts and must be completed outside of class hours over the duration of the course. Active engagement with these tasks is essential for your successful progression and understanding of the material.
- You are required to bring a laptop, charger, and mouse to class each day. All course materials, learning activities, and assessments are delivered and submitted digitally via the aXcelerate Learn Portal. It is essential that your device is fully operational, Wi-Fi capable, and suitable for online access throughout the course.
| Student Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Member | $1,260 |
| Non-Member | $1,400 |
