EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
In order to gain Certified Practicing Quarry Supervisor or Manager status, the following experience requirements apply:
5.1Certified Practicing Quarry Supervisors
Persons seeking to become a Certified Practicing Quarry Supervisor shall show evidence that, in the five (5) years prior to applying, they have a minimum of thirty-six (36) months practical experience made up as follows:
- A minimum of twelve (12) months practical experience in quarrying, mining or similar industry circumstances, undertaking work such as:
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* overburden removal |
* plant operation (fixed & mobile) |
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* road formation and maintenance |
* stockpiling |
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* dewatering |
* product sampling and testing |
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* drilling |
* equipment maintenance |
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* handling and using explosives |
* site rehabilitation |
- plus at least twenty-four (24) months supervisory experience in quarrying, mining, or similar industry circumstances made up as follows:
- a minimum of six (6) months involved in each of the following roles (all or some of which may be undertaken concurrently):
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* monitoring workplace safety |
* applying statutory compliance management plan |
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* applying risk management system |
* applying the pit plan |
- plus a minimum of six (6) months involved in three (3) of the following roles (all or some of which may be undertaken concurrently):
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* applying risk management processes |
* conducting safety and health investigations |
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* communicating information |
* reporting on financial activities |
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* fostering positive community relations |
* leading work teams |
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* supervising dust and noise control |
* implementing operational plans |
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* applying site quality plans |
* implementing continuous improvement |
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* developing teams and individuals |
* undertaking financial planning |
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* promoting the business |
* undertaking business planning |
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* managing finances |
* supervising laboratory operations |
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* co-ordinating the implementation of customer service strategies |
* implementing and monitoring environmental policies |
c. plus a minimum of six (6) months involved in three (3) of the following roles (all or some of which may be undertaken concurrently):
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* supervising recycled materials operations |
* applying site waste & by-product management plan |
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* applying site plant and resources management plan |
* supervising operation of electrical equipment and installations |
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* supervising site rehabilitation plan |
* supervising mobile plant operations |
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* conducting shot firing |
* applying site stockpile management plan |
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* supervising dredging operations |
* designing surface mining blasts |
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* supervising processing operations |
* managing blast hole drilling operations |
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* applying site water management plan |
* managing blasting operations[1] |
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* applying site plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance plan |
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d. plus a minimum of six (6) months involved in at lease three (3) additional roles listed in 2 b & c above (all or some of which may be undertaken concurrently).
5.2 Certified Practicing Quarry Managers
Persons seeking to become a Certified Practicing Quarry Manager shall show evidence that in the ten (10) years prior to applying, they have met the experience requirements of a Certified Practicing Quarry Supervisor, plus they have a minimum of twenty-four (24) months additional management experience in quarrying, mining or similar industry circumstances made up as follows:
1. a minimum of six (6) months involved in each of the following roles (all or some of which may be undertaken concurrently):
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* implementing and maintaining management plans to control risk |
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* implementing pit plans |
2. plus a minimum of six (6) months involved in three (3) of the following roles (all or some of which may be undertaken concurrently):
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* facilitating work teams |
* promoting continuous improvement |
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* managing the operational plan |
* developing a workplace learning environment |
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* preparing budgets and financial plans |
* providing leadership in the workplace |
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* establishing effective workplace relationships |
* facilitating & capitalising on change and innovation |
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* managing personal work priorities and professional development |
* conducting sales in construction materials operations |
3. plus a minimum of six (6) months involved in three (3) of the following roles (all or some of which may be undertaken concurrently):
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* conducting shot firing |
* managing dredging operations |
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* implementing water management plan |
* implementing site plant & resource management plan |
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* designing surface blasts |
* selecting and installing quarry plant & equipment |
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* managing blast hole drilling operations |
* implementing site processing plant operations |
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* managing blasting operations[1] |
* implementing stockpile management plans |
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* implementing site waste and by-product management plan |
* implementing & maintaining site maintenance management plans |
4. plus a minimum of six (6) months involved in at least three (3) additional roles listed in 2 & 3 above (all or some of which may be undertaken concurrently).
Notes 1 and 2 - Persons seeking certification including the use of explosives shall have evidence of at least six (6) months experience in managing blasting operations
