Statutory Supervisor Training (S26)
This training is for those whose job role within the mining industry requires them to be appointed to a Statutory Position, which have specific workplace health and safety responsibilities.
Outline
Part 10.7A of the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 [WHS (Mines) Regulations] prescribes positions in relation to mines. These statutory positions are appointed by the mine operator to carry out specific functions in relation to the operations of a mine.
Statutory positions are classified in several categories, with different functions and obligations, and levels of knowledge, experience, and formal qualifications for the appointed persons, with some positions requiring statutory certificates.
For training purposes there are two levels of statutory positions Supervisors and Managers. The training consists of WHS risk management units approved by the regulator DMIRS and aligns to Schedule 26 of the WHS (Mines) Regulations.
Mine operators have a duty to establish and implement a mine safety management system (r.621) and include the management and supervisory structure for WHS at the mine (r.622).
This course will assist those who are required to hold an applicable statutory certificate, with requirements listed in Schedule 27 of the WHS Mines Regulations by giving them the knowledge and skills to be effective in their role whilst meeting the competency requirements to nominate for appointment. This course includes the risk management units for statutory positions approved by the regulator (r. 675ZZJ).
Topics
Main topics covered during the course include:
- WHS legislative framework
- Organisational WHS management system
- Effective management and supervision
- Training needs analysis and development planning
- Information, communication, and consultation
- Resolution techniques
- Incident and accident reporting Risk management tools (identification, assessment, control and review)
Who Should Attend
Workers being appointed to the following Statutory Positions.

Training is contextualized to include all statutory positions and to provide preparation for the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) examination.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific pre-requisites for this Statutory Training.
To complete the required assessments for this course, you will need to have access to current WHS policies and procedures.
It is expected that learners completing this course meet the following minimum requirements:
- Over 18 years of age
- Minimum of year 10 of schooling, Cert III Qualification or equivalent work experience
- Proficiency in English for effective workplace communication
- Have access and use technology to create and / or update business documents
Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment will be completed prior to commencing the training, this will provide the trainer an overview of your LLN levels and assist in determining if additional support may be required to competently complete the training and associated assessments.
Delivery Format – Face to Face
Days 1&2 – BSBWHS411 & RIIRIS402E – These units are delivered as a cluster and designed for the supervisors to carry out the risk management process implemented by the managers (Managers and supervisors attend this training).
Day 3 – RIIRIS501E – This unit is delivered for managers to develop, implement and maintain appropriate risk management systems for controlling risk in their workplace (Only Managers attend this training).
Approved Statutory Units

#Pre course work and documentation are required to be completed as part of this training.
Additional time may be needed to complete required assessments, the candidate will have 12months to submit all required assessments for this training program.
CERTIFICATION: Upon successful completion of all assessments candidates will receive a Statement of Attainment (SOA) in their enrolled units and a wallet card displaying the completed units. These are nationally recognised units of competence.
Recognition Of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available for all Statutory Position Training units. RPL is an assessment-based pathway and is suitable for those who can demonstrate they have industry experience, and the appropriate skills and knowledge. No training is provided for this pathway. For those considering RPL please speak with the QPTS administration team where we can arrange for a qualifying interview with our trainer to determine if this is the most suitable pathway.
Contextualized To Your Organisation
QPTS can contextualize assessments to suit your organisations processes ensuring outcomes are factual and relevant. Your WHS representatives are invited to share WHS issues that can be addressed and resolved in a consultative process within the training program.
Statutory Supervisor
This training is for those whose job role within the mining industry requires them to be appointed to a Statutory Supervisor Position, which have specific workplace health and safety responsibilities. These statutory positions are appointed by the mine operator to carry out specific functions in relation to the operations of a mine. Please click the link below to view available training dates and enrol today.
Statutory Manager
This training is for those whose job role within the mining industry requires them to be appointed to a Statutory Manager Position, which have specific workplace health and safety responsibilities. This course will assist those who are required to hold an applicable statutory certificate, with requirements listed in Schedule 27 of the WHS Mines Regulations. Please click the link below to view available training dates and enrol today.
