Mines Rescue & Training

Fire Officers

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Introduction

This course provides you with a sound understanding of the requirements to function as a Fire Officer at a coal mine. 

Please note: under the Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulation 2022 (NSW), individuals must hold the RIIERR201D Conduct fire team operations (or equivalent) to exercise this statutory function.

Please refer to our Fire Team Operations courses if you do not hold this unit of competency.

Who Should Attend?

Individuals who may be required to act as a Fire Officer, or those wishing to acquire new skills.

What you will learn
  • The role and responsibilities of a Fire Officer
  • Compliance requirements of the fire hazard management plan and legislation
  • Auditing and review of fire risk controls in the management plan
  • Recording requirements of inspections, tests, maintenance, defects and repairs
  • Training requirements for the fire team and general workforce
Credential issued

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded a Statement of Attendance for the following:

  • Fire Officer Training
Course delivery

This course is delivered through classroom-based training, desktop scenarios and practical exercises.

Assessment includes written, oral and practical tests.

Duration

One day

Entry requirements
  • Mines Rescue recommends you have experience working in the mining industry and have completed fire team operations training before starting this course.
  • This course is based on a Certificate II level qualification. You should have appropriate literacy and numeracy skills to manage course work, activities and assessments.
  • Mines Rescue recommends you be aware of the policies and procedures of your workplace before starting the course.
Other Information

What we include when training is at a Mines Rescue Station:

  • Lunch
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Additional PPE specific to your training

What you need to bring:

  • Fully enclosed footwear
  • Unique Student Identifier (USI) number
  • Your mine sites Fire and Explosive Principal Hazard Management Plan or equivalent.
  • Student Portal login details
Related courses
Fire Team Operations
Fire Team Operations and Fire Officers 

Upcoming workshops

Please note: credit card payment is required at the time of enrolment. For alternative payment options, please contact the Mines Rescue station directly.
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Students Under 18

Mines Rescue minimum age for enrolment is 15 years. If you are between the ages of 15 and 18, we require your parent or guardian to sign your Student Enrolment Form. Please contact a Mines Rescue Station directly to enquire or enrol into your course.

Visa Holders

Mines Rescue is not CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students) registered. If you are visiting Australia and hold a visa, please contact Mines Rescue directly prior to enrolling into any of our courses.

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Student handbook and recognition of prior learning

Please read the Student Handbook for Terms and Conditions, including payment and refund policies. If you believe you may already hold some of the knowledge and/or experience for this course, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Please read our RPL/Credit Transfer Handbook or speak with Mines Rescue prior to enrolment. Mines Rescue is committed to handling any student complaints or appeals in a fair and timely manner. Please refer to our Complaints and Assessment Appeals Policy for more information.

About Mines Rescue

Mines Rescue has nearly 100 years’ experience assisting the mining industry to manage risk and operate safely. Mines Rescue is a Registered Training Organisation offering training programs that have been developed by mining and emergency response professionals with national qualifications. Mines Rescue Pty Limited RTO ID 90508.