MITO LAUNCH THREE EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY MICRO-CREDENTIALS
MITO have launched three new extractive industry micro credentials.
These micro-credentials are designed for extractive industry employees, particularly those wishing to be appointed to a safety-critical role under the Health and Safety at Work (Mining Operations and Quarrying Operations) Regulations 2016.
"These micro-credentials will support the industry to meet their CoC requirements," says MITO Executive Director Verna Niao. "We have worked closely with MinEx to achieve a great outcome for industry."
Safe Working Practices Micro-credential (Level 3)
This programme will provide an understanding of the general safety practices for workers, and how to undertake a job safety analysis in the extractives industry.
Delivery will be conducted by an off-job training course run by a provider. Courses will be of two-day duration.
Site Construction and Maintenance Micro-credential (Level 4)
This programme will provide the skills and knowledge to identify the attributes and health and safety considerations of conveyors, crushers, and screening plant; follow, maintain and recommend modifications for stockpiling and tip head management plans; and explain associated hazards and controls, in the extractives industry.
Delivery will be conducted by an off-job training course run by a provider. Courses will be of two-day duration.
Standard Operating Procedures Micro-credential (Level 5)
This programme will provide the skills and knowledge to identify the key components of an extractive site operations activity, write a standard operating procedure, and test and review the documented standard operating procedure, in the extractives industry.
This course will be completed online via eLearning which can be easily accessed at any time from any device – mobile phone, tablet or PC.
If you are currently employed in the industry and your employer is able to support you, please contact MITO and we'll organise an appointment to get you enrolled.