You must also hold a current First Aid Certificate and a Certificate of Competence for a Gas Tester. The unit standard for a Gas Tester (US 21281) is included in this CoC – when completed you then need to apply to EXITO.
When you have met the following requirements you can then make an application to EXITO. This CoC needs to be renewed every 3 years.
Unit Standard
Description
Level
Credit
2401
Safely shut down and isolate machines and equipment
3
3
3271
Suppress fire with hand extinguishers and fixed hose reels
2
1
7142
Demonstrate knowledge of the application of regulatory requirements to manage an extractive site
6
25
7143
Inspect and report on extractive site and operations
5
10
7144
Review and implement plans for ongoing operations of an extractive site
5
15
7145
Design, establish, and maintain effective ventilation systems for an underground mine
5
20
7146
Demonstrate basic knowledge and ability required to work in an underground mine
2
6
8899
Plan storage for product processed at extractive sites
4
8
8902
Prepare and implement safety plans for surface face and benching operations
4
4
8905
Construct and maintain access roads within surface extraction sites
3
3
8909
Maintain working surfaces at surface extraction sites
3
2
8922
Conduct safety checks prior to equipment usage at an extractives site
2
2
15658
Select excavation and transportation plant for surface extraction
4
8
15662
Evaluate ground conditions and design support methods for underground mines and tunnels
6
20
15663
Design and maintain stockpiles and sloping surfaces in surface excavations and stockpiles
6
20
15665
Demonstrate knowledge of the geology of surface extraction
4
5
15666
Demonstrate knowledge of geology for underground extraction
4
10
15667
Demonstrate knowledge of extraction methods and the effects of geological features on these methods
5
10
15668
Demonstrate knowledge of mining methods for underground coal
6
20
15672
Demonstrate knowledge of the Mines Rescue Service
2
2
16686
Conduct an incident investigation at an extraction site
5
8
17691
Use mathematics to solve problems in an extractive industries workplace
4
15
17693
Explain and determine water flow, select pumps, and structures for an extraction site
6
20
17705
Describe, develop, and maintain basic ventilation systems for an underground mine or tunnel
4
15
17743
Demonstrate knowledge of survey principles and apply to an extraction site
4
4
17744
Read and interpret an underground extractive site plan
4
5
21151
Demonstrate knowledge of planning rehabilitation operations of an extractive site
6
15
21153
Demonstrate knowledge of dewatering, pump maintenance, cleaning settling ponds at extraction sites
3
12
21154
Demonstrate knowledge of procedures to minimise environmental impact at an extraction site
5
7
21156
Plan, implement, and describe surface extraction production to minimise environmental impacts
5
15
21157
Demonstrate knowledge of and select crushing and screening plant for extractive industries
4
7
21278
Describe, install, and reassess support systems for an underground mine
4
15
21280
Demonstrate knowledge of and design an effective ventilation system in an underground mine
6
20
21281
Interpret and test for gases in an underground extraction site
4
15
21629
Evaluate and implement plans to manage old workings and inundations in underground sites
5
10
21661
Evaluate and implement plans to manage old workings and inundations in underground sites
4
10
21662
Demonstrate knowledge of development and extraction plant and methods for underground coal mining
4
15
21821
Supply, maintain, deliver, and store services for an underground mine
3
15
21823
Analyse and select mining and transportation plant for underground coalmines
6
15
22056
Demonstrate knowledge of theoretical mechanics for extractive industries
5
20
22057
Demonstrate knowledge of fluid power systems used in underground mines and tunnels
4
10
UNRESTRICTED (EXPLOSIVES USED)
If explosives are used on your site, either by yourself or a contractor, in addition to completing the relevant units above you are also required to complete the following unit standards. The certificate will have written on it “unrestricted”.
If you have a certificate with the “Endorsement Explosives are not used” and you wish to have an unrestricted certificate you will need to complete the units below and apply for an Unrestricted Certificate.
Unit Standard
Description
Level
Credit
17694
Demonstrate knowledge of explosives and their properties
2
2
21152
Demonstrate knowledge of storing explosives for use in extractive industries
4
10
Certificate of Competence as a First Class Coal Manager
(1) The holder of a certificate of competence as a first-class coal mine manager must have the qualifications and experience set out in paragraphs (2) and (6), and one of paragraphs (3), (4), or (5), as applicable.
(2) The holder must have passed:
(a) the unit standards above; and
(b) if the holder works in an operation where explosives are used, the unit standards 21152 and 17694 must be completed.
(3) If the holder has held a certificate of competence as a first-class mine manager under the Mining Act 1971 or regulations made under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, he or she must satisfy the secretary that he or she has been employed in the underground workings of a coal mine or of an approved tunnel, for a period or periods totalling not less than 1 year, of which not more than 6 months was in an approved tunnel.
(4) If the holder has a degree in Mineral Technology (Mining) conferred by the University of Otago, or is the holder of a degree or diploma in mining engineering conferred by any other university or school of mines, he or she must satisfy the secretary that:
(a) he or she has been employed in the underground workings of a coal mine or of an approved tunnel, for a period or periods totalling not less than 3 years (including any periods served in the course of study); and
(b) at least 1 year of the work experience referred to in subparagraph (a) was at the face of a coal mine, or approved tunnel; and
(c) no more than 6 months of the work experience referred to in subparagraph (b) was in an approved tunnel.
(5) In cases to which paragraph (3) or (4) does not apply, the holder must satisfy the secretary that:
(a) he or she has been employed in the underground workings of a coal mine or of an approved tunnel for a period or periods totalling not less than 5 years; and
(b) at least 1 year of the work experience described in subparagraph (a) was at the face of a coal mine or approved tunnel; and
(c) no more than 6 months of the work experience described in subparagraph (b) was in an approved tunnel.
(6) Every holder of a certificate of competence as a first-class coal mine manager must hold a current certificate of competence as a gas tester issued under the regulations.
(7) In paragraphs (3) to (5), “approved tunnel” means a tunnel whose workings are, in the opinion of the secretary, similar to the workings of a coal mine.
