Mines Rescue & Training

Learning from Disasters Course - 1 Day Program

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Introduction

This course aims to share learnings from past mining disasters to prevent reoccurrences and to improve the health and safety of everyone working in the mining industry.

Who should attend?

Practising certificates holders for any class of mine to satisfy the maintenance of competence requirements for the NSW Resources Regulator.

What you will learn
  • Recognise recurrent patterns of failure linked to significant work health and safety incidents
  • Understand how identifying and managing a principal hazard links to reducing risk
  • Recognise the causal role human and organisational factors and critical factors play in work health and safety incidents
  • Build an understanding of roles, responsibilities and mechanisms that foster a safe work culture
  • Identify contemporary risk factors and vulnerabilities in your organisational safety management systems
  • Develop risk control options and strategies that best manage work, health and safety risks
Credential issued

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion – 1 Day Learning from Disasters.

Mines Rescue Pty Ltd is approved by the NSW Resources Regulator to deliver the Learning from Disasters one day program. Approved Training Provider number 0003650.

Course delivery

This course is delivered through classroom-based training and exercises.

Duration

Full day

Entry requirements
  • There are no formal pre-requisites for this course.
  • 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

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.
All LocationsGunnedahNewcastleSouthernHunter ValleyMoolarbenWestern
Name Date Time Location Available Spaces Cost
Learning from Disasters Course - 1 Day Program 25 September 2025 08:00 am - 03:00 pm Hunter Valley Mines Rescue Station 24 $396.00
There are currently no dates available for this course.
There are currently no dates available for this course.
There are currently no dates available for this course.
Name Date Time Location Available Spaces Cost
Learning from Disasters Course - 1 Day Program 25 September 2025 08:00 am - 03:00 pm Hunter Valley Mines Rescue Station 24 $396.00
There are currently no dates available for this course.
There are currently no dates available for this course.

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.