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2022 exam calendar updated

The Certificate of Competence exam calendar has been updated for exams in the second half of 2022. Updates include:

  • the Undermanager oral exam closing date extended to 6 June
  • Quarry manager briefing session to be held on 9 June
  • Electrical engineering briefing session to be held on 20 June.

All applications are to be submitted via the Resources Regulator portal by first obtaining a login, which requires identity documents to be submitted.

Individuals interested in applying are recommended to attend the free briefing session for each function conducted by each examination panel to inform you of what the process requires and what is expected to be assessed as competent. Please register to attend here: cocbriefingsesstickets.eventbrite.com.au

A calendar of exams for 2023 will be published closer to the end of 2022 and be announced in Mine Safety News (subscribe here).

Please contact the mining competence team for further informationvia  mca@planning.nsw.gov.au or 1300 814 609 (options 2 then 3).

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