Safety Awareness Course

Before being able to hold a mineral claim, the Safety Awareness Course must be completed.

The course is essentially a general safety course, and covers many issues including:

• Claim Markout
• Mine Establishment
• Roof Failure
• Legislation
• Types of Roof Support
• Mine Environment
• Electrical Installations
• Ventilation of Mines
• Underground Surveying
• Mine Planning

Further reference material regarding safety can be found in the Lightning Ridge Opal Mining Safety Guidelines publication (Ordering Information), which can be obtained at the department's Lightning Ridge and Maitland offices.

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Application for the Safety Awareness Course	34 Kb

All Mine Safety Awareness Courses will be held at the Lightning Ridge District Bowling Club. Please note there is no smoking permitted in the classroom. This is also an alcohol free event.

Environmental Awareness Course

Before being able to hold a mineral claim in Opal Prospecting Area 4, the Environmental Awareness Course must also be completed in addition to the Safety Awareness.

The course gives an overview on how to minimise damage to the environment whilst conducting exploration and mining activities, and covers many issues including:

• Impacts on flora & fauna
• Prevention of soil erosion
• Subsidence impacts
• Mullock management
• Aboriginal or historic sites
• Puddling operations

Up Coming Environmental Awareness Courses

• 25th June, 2009 - Bowling Club

Bookings are essential - please ring Ligntning Ridge Office on 02 6829 9200.

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Application for the Environmental Awareness Course	34 Kb

All Environmental Awareness Courses will be held at the Lightning Ridge District Bowling Club. Please note there is no smoking permitted in the classroom. This is also an alcohol free event.

Mine Operator's Workshop

In addition to the Safety Awareness Course, the Mine Operators Course is also available to anyone wishing to become a Mine Operator. Subjects covered in the course will include:

• Safety Policy
• Hazard Identification
• Maintenance
• Risk Management
• People Management
• Emergency Response Plan
• Contractors

Booking are required to attend the above Mining Courses. Applications for the courses must be lodged prior to the course date, and lodged at the department's Lightning Ridge Office.

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Application for the Mine Operators Workshop Course	30 Kb

All Mine Operator's Workshop Courses will be held at the DPI's Lightning Ridge office. Please note there is no smoking permitted in the classroom. This is also an alcohol free event.

Course Dates

Information regarding courses and their availability can be found at Mine safety training and workshops.