Mines Rescue training facilities are located in the Gunnedah, Lithgow, Moolarben, Newcastle, Hunter Valley and Illawarra mining regions.
Why Us?
Our purpose-built training facilities are equipped with practical areas that incorporate height towers and confined space areas for specialised high-risk training, as well as providing virtual reality technologies and an underground gallery for mine safety training.
These specialised facilities allow workers to respond to real and simulated safety events such as fires, roof falls, gas outbursts, and other workplace hazards in a controlled and risk-tolerant environment. We are also happy to deliver training onsite at your premises or at another venue of your choice.
Virtual Reality (VR)
Our unique VR training simulations allow participants to experience and respond to hazardous situations in a safe and controlled environment using ocular headsets and other devices.
VR training has been shown to have a positive impact on a number of cognitive elements central to effective learning including spatial awareness, problem-solving, hazard perception, and team building.
Mines Rescue & Training Locations
Southern Mines Rescue Station (Head Office)
Hunter Valley Mines Rescue Station
Western Mines Rescue Station
Special Instructions: Parking and access are off Lithgow Street NOT off Proto Avenue. Please note: left turn only out of the Mines Rescue/Coal Services car park. Please only park in allocated car parking spaces. If you cannot park your vehicle at the Mines Rescue premises, please park in permitted parking zones and use designated crossings or a safe place to cross when crossing roads to reach the site.
Moolarben Mines Rescue Station
Generic Underground Inductions
Induction training to enter or re-enter the underground coal mining industry
Emergency Response and Rescue
Courses for those wishing to be part of an emergency response and rescue team
Generic Underground Refreshers
Essential self-escape refresher training for experienced workers in underground coal mines
Contact us
Our range of services includes:
- Simulated emergency response training programs
- Education on ergonomics and manual handling
- Whole of mine training sessions
- One-on-one coaching
- ERT development
Our other Coal Services businesses can also assist with education and training in the following areas:
- Custom-designed gas awareness, detection and analysis training
- Toolbox talks
- Educational sessions on health effects of exposures, control measures, regulations and exposure standards
- Dust, diesel particulates, vibration, noise awareness, chemical exposures, PPE and fatigue management training
- Return to work coordination services
Contact us today to discuss your training needs.
How to find us (Southern Mines Rescue Station (Head Office))
Southern Mines Rescue Station (Head Office) address
558-580 Princes Highway, Woonona, NSW, 2517 PO Box 41, Corrimal, NSW, 2518