Mines statutory positions: schedule of examinations

This page contains the schedule of examinations applicable to all statutory positions in mining operations. More sessions will be added as they are confirmed.​

Legislation examinations for all statutory positions

Mining practical examinations 

Enrolments are open for underground supervisors without qualifications (non-coal), and restricted quarry managers (explosives and non-explosives).

Perth

WHS Foundation

Address: 128 Farrington Road, North Lake

WorkSafe, Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, Cannington 

Address: Mason Bird Building, 303 Sevenoaks Street, Cannington 

Bunbury

South Regional Tafe

Address: Robertson Drive, Bunbury

Kalgoorlie – WA School of Mines

Address: Odwyn Jones Building (entrance via Cassidy Street)

Unless otherwise advised the examination sessions will be conducted at the following times:

• Perth – WHS Foundation (9.00 am to 12.00 pm and 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm)
• Perth – DEMIRS Cannington (9.30 am to 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm)
• Bunbury – South Regional TAFE (8.30 am to 11.30 am and 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm)
• Kalgoorlie – WA School of Mines (8.30 am to 11.30 am and 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm)

Please arrive at least 30 minutes early for registration as you will need to present your photo ID for checking.

Registration strictly closes 15 minutes before the examination session starts. You will not be able to sit the exam if you arrive after this time.

Note: There are no fees payable to sit the work health and safety legislation or practical examinations. 

Register for the examinations 

Requested assessment arrangements 

If you need extra support to participate in a statutory examination due to any personal circumstances, you can request an assessment arrangement tailored to your needs. Confidentiality is maintained.

If you require an assessment arrangement, you should not book an examination session until the requested assessment arrangement has been confirmed.

If you have a diagnosed condition, you must provide a completed medical report from an independent health professional (for example, a general practitioner (GP), medical specialist or psychologist registered with the Psychology Board of Australia). 

Read the application to request an assessment arrangement for a statutory examination (diagnosed condition/s). 

If you do not have a diagnosed condition, you can still apply for an assessment arrangement. 

Read application to request assessment arrangement/s for a statutory examination (non-diagnosed condition/s).

Resources and guidance

• How to register for a Mines statutory positions portal account
• Enrolling for a statutory learning pathway