Examinations

• Section 1 covers the MQSH Act and the following topics:

  Section 1 topics	MQSH Act reference
  Preliminary	Parts 1 and 5
  Basic concepts and safety and health obligations	Parts 2 and 3
  Provisions about the operation of mines	Part 4
  Site safety and health representatives, committees, district worker representatives, inspectors and other officers	Parts 7, 8 and 9
  Accidents, incidents and general safety matters	Parts 5, 7, 11 and 16

• Section 2 covers the MQSH Regulation and the following topics:

  Section 2 topics	MQSH Regulation reference
  Risk management, safety and health management systems; and procedures and safe working instructions	Parts 1, 2, 11, and General Regulations
  Accidents, incidents, injuries and emergency management	Parts 4 and 5
  Facilities and process, work environment, mine plans and persons on site	Parts 6, 8, 9 and 14
  Hazardous substances and dangerous goods, including explosives	Part 7
  Electrical, fixed and mechanical plant including winders	Parts 4, 10 and 13

Resitting an examination

• Written exam resit conditions

  Exam attempt	Resit conditions
  First unsuccessful attempt (results between 30% and 70%)	Candidate can attempt another examination 3 months from the date of the exam result notification.
  First unsuccessful attempt (results of 30% or less)	Same conditions apply as for second unsuccessful attempt.
  Second unsuccessful attempt	Candidate must submit a written report to the Board detailing the studies they have undertaken to better prepare for their exam, this must include dates and topics studied. The Board considers the report and determines the applicable waiting period. Candidates are advised of the outcome in writing.
  Third unsuccessful attempt	Candidates are subject to a show cause request from the Board. Once received the Board determines if further examination is acceptable and may set conditions. The minimum period before a candidate can resit for a third time is 12 months.

• Oral exam resit conditions

  Exam attempt	Resit conditions
  First unsuccessful attempt (results between 30% and 70%)	Candidates cannot sit a second examination for a minimum of 6 months from receipt of the result notification letter. The candidate must supply a report detailing the actions they have taken to rectify the deficiencies identified in their oral exam and included in the letter. The report must detail topics covered, dates of activities undertaken and names of mentors/coaches. It is imperative the Site Senior Executive (and relevant Underground Mine Manager if applicable) has endorsed the report.
  First unsuccessful attempt (results of 30% or less)	Same conditions apply as for second unsuccessful attempt.
  Second unsuccessful attempt	Candidates must submit a report detailing the actions they have taken to rectify the deficiencies identified in their oral exam and supplied in writing at the time of result notification. This report must be endorsed by their Site Senior Executive and for Underground mining positions, also by the Underground Mine Manager. The report must detail topics covered, dates of activities undertaken and names of mentors/coaches. The Board considers the report and advises if the candidate is eligible for further assessment. Candidates are subject to a 12-month waiting period from the date of notification of result letter.
  Third unsuccessful attempt	Candidates are subject to a show cause request from the Board. The Board determines if candidate can proceed to further examination and may set conditions. The candidate must wait a minimum of 12 months before reapplying.