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Practising certificates

The Resources Regulator administers practising certificates to ensure NSW mining professionals in safety-critical roles have the necessary current skills and knowledge.

Important: Revised maintenance of competence requirements

The Resources Regulator has provided further information in the Guide: Maintenance of competence for practising certificates. (PDF, 867.42 KB)

This includes:

  • What is acceptable to satisfy the criteria for formal training courses.
  • Requirements specified for the different tier levels of Quarry manager practising certificates.
  • Further clarification on eligibility for bonus year for those who applied in the implementation period specified.
  • Removed the sample recommended logbook so it is only found on the website.

Practising certificates overview

An overview of the new system of practising certificates and eligibility requirements.

Apply or renew a practising certificate

If you hold a certificate of competence or required qualification you will be able to apply or renew a practising certificate.

Maintenance of competence scheme

The maintenance of competence scheme applies to all practising certificates issued by the NSW Resources Regulator.