Who is the Regulator?
In the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), mining and quarrying activities are regulated by the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (EPSDD). The EPSDD is responsible for administering the Mining and Quarrying Act 1999 and the associated Mining and Quarrying Regulation 2001.
While the Australian Capital Territory legislation does not require specific competencies or qualifications for Quarry Managers, it is important that a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) have relevant experience and qualifications to ensure that the health and safety of workers and others is not put at risk.
As a guide, we recommend the following formal qualifications to ensure competency:
Equally important, the PCBU has the responsibility to ensure that the person appointed remains competent by confirming there is evidence that the person has the current skills and knowledge to undertake their role at a site on an ongoing basis.