Certificate examination dates and information regarding exam application submission timeframes.
Exam fee schedule - certificate of competence (PDF, 88.31 KB)
Application deadlines
Refer to the exam dates below and submit a completed application at least one week before the closing date for the exam.
Certificate of competence exam calendar starting in 2026
Underground coal mines
| 2026 Certificate |
Briefing session |
Written closing date |
Written exam |
Oral closing date |
Oral exam |
Oral closing date |
Oral exam |
| Mining engineering manager |
8 Dec 25 |
27 Jan 26 |
17 & 18 Mar 26 |
7 May 26 |
24 Jun 26 |
13 Oct 26 |
2 Dec 26 |
| Undermanager |
18 Feb 26 |
26 Mar 26 |
12 May 26 |
1 Jul 26 |
18 & 19 Aug 26 |
7 Dec 26 |
16 & 17 Feb 27 |
| Deputy |
30 Mar 26 |
28 Apr 26 |
17 Jun 26 |
3 Aug 26 |
22 Sep 26 |
19 Jan 27 |
9 & 10 Mar 27 |
| Electrical engineering manager |
3 Jun 26 |
15 Jul 26 |
2 Sep 26 |
20 Oct 26 |
9 Dec 26 |
21 Apr 27 |
9 Jun 27 |
| Mechanical engineering manager |
21 Apr 26 |
24 Jun 26 |
12 Aug 26 |
15 Sep 26 |
20 & 21 Oct 26 |
18 Feb 27 |
6 & 7 Apr 27 |
Coal mines other than underground
| 2026 Certificate |
Briefing session |
Written closing date |
Written exam |
Oral closing date |
Oral exam |
Oral closing date |
Oral exam |
| Mining engineering manager |
10 Mar 26 |
23 Apr 26 |
11 Jun 26 |
29 Jul 26 |
15 & 16 Sep 26 |
13 Jan 27 |
2 & 3 Mar 27 |
| Open cut examiner |
10 Mar 26 |
22 Apr 26 |
10 Jun 26 |
29 Jul 26 |
15 & 16 Sep 26 |
13 Jan 27 |
2 & 3 Mar 27 |
| Electrical engineer |
3 Jun 26 |
15 Jul 26 |
2 Sep 26 |
20 Oct 26 |
9 Dec 26 |
21 Apr 27 |
9 Jun 27 |
| Mechanical engineer |
21 Apr 26 |
24 Jun 26 |
12 Aug 26 |
15 Sep 26 |
20 & 21 Oct 26 |
18 Feb 27 |
6 & 7 Apr 27 |
Underground mines other than coal mines
| 2026 Certificate |
Briefing session |
Written closing date |
Written exam |
Oral closing date |
Oral exam |
Oral closing date |
Oral exam |
| Mining engineering manager |
3 Dec 25 |
11 Feb 26 |
31 Mar 26 |
14 May 26 |
16 Jun 26 |
13 Nov 26 |
3 Dec 26 |
| Underground mine supervisor |
11 Feb 26 |
n/a |
n/a |
9 Apr 26 |
19 & 20 May 26 |
30 Sep 26 |
17, 18 & 19 Nov 26 |
Mines other than underground mines or coal mines
| 2026 Certificate |
Briefing session |
Written closing date |
Written exam |
Oral closing date |
Oral exam |
Oral closing date |
Oral exam |
| Quarry manager |
26 May 26 |
8 Jul 26 |
26 Aug 26 |
1 Oct 26 |
10 Nov 26 |
23 Mar 27 |
12 May 27 |
Licensed activities at coal mines
| 2026 Certificate |
Briefing session |
Written closing date |
Written exam |
Oral closing date |
Oral exam |
Oral closing date |
Oral exam |
| Cable repair signatory |
6 May 26 |
n/a |
n/a |
16 Jun 26 |
4 Aug 26 |
n/a |
n/a |
Certificate of competence exam calendar starting in 2027
Underground coal mines
| 2027 Certificate |
Briefing session |
Written closing date |
Written exam |
Oral closing date |
Oral exam |
Oral closing date |
Oral exam |
| Mining engineering manager |
25 Nov 26 |
28 Jan 27 |
16 & 17 Mar 27 |
7 May 27 |
16 Jun 27 |
19 Aug 27 |
27 Oct 27 |
| Undermanager |
2 Mar 27 |
1 Apr 27 |
18 May 27 |
7 Jul 27 |
17 & 18 Aug 27 |
7 Dec 27 |
15 & 16 Feb 28 |
| Deputy |
11 Mar 27 |
28 Apr 27 |
8 Jun 27 |
10 Aug 27 |
21, 22 & 23 Sep 27 |
19 Jan 28 |
7, 8 & 9 Mar 28 |
| Electrical engineering manager |
24 Jun 27 |
21 Jul 27 |
1 Sep 27 |
22 Oct 27 |
8 Dec 27 |
20 Apr 28 |
7 Jun 28 |
| Mechanical engineering manager |
27 Apr 27 |
2 Jul 27 |
11 Aug 27 |
16 Sep 27 |
19 & 20 Oct 27 |
18 Feb 28 |
4 & 5 Apr 28 |
Coal mines other than underground
| 2027 Certificate |
Briefing session |
Written closing date |
Written exam |
Oral closing date |
Oral exam |
Oral closing date |
Oral exam |
| Mining engineering manager |
10 Mar 27 |
23 Apr 27 |
24 Jun 27 |
27 Aug 27 |
12 & 13 Oct 27 |
13 Jan 28 |
1 & 2 Mar 28 |
| Open cut examiner |
10 Mar 27 |
23 Apr 27 |
22 Jun 27 |
27 Aug 27 |
12 & 13 Oct 27 |
13 Jan 28 |
1 & 2 Mar 28 |
| Electrical engineer |
24 Jun 27 |
21 Jul 27 |
1 Sep 27 |
22 Oct 27 |
8 Dec 27 |
20 Apr 28 |
7 Jun 28 |
| Mechanical engineer |
27 Apr 27 |
2 Jul 27 |
11 Aug 27 |
16 Sep 27 |
19 & 20 Oct 27 |
18 Feb 28 |
4 & 5 Apr 28 |
Underground mines other than coal mines
| 2027 Certificate |
Briefing session |
Written closing date |
Written exam |
Oral closing date |
Oral exam |
Oral closing date |
Oral exam |
| Mining engineering manager |
8 Dec 26 |
11 Feb 27 |
31 Mar 27 |
13 May 27 |
17 Jun 27 |
11 Nov 27 |
2 Dec 27 |
| Underground mine supervisor |
9 Feb 27 |
n/a |
n/a |
8 Apr 27 |
1 & 2 June 27 |
30 Sep 27 |
16 & 17 Nov 27 |
Mines other than underground or coal mines
| 2027 Certificate |
Briefing session |
Written closing date |
Written exam |
Oral closing date |
Oral exam |
Oral closing date |
Oral exam |
| Quarry manager |
19 May 27 |
8 Jul 27 |
25 Aug 27 |
1 Oct 27 |
10 Nov 27 |
23 Mar 28 |
10 May 28 |
Licensed activities at coal mines
| 2027 Certificate |
Briefing session |
Written closing date |
Written exam |
Oral closing date |
Oral exam |
Oral closing date |
Oral exam |
| Cable repair signatory |
6 April 27 |
n/a |
n/a |
6 May 27 |
4 Aug 27 |
n/a |
n/a |
Virus/infectious diseases safety measures
Exams will be held in a format as close to normal as possible. Safety measures include when required:
- additional cleaning
- hand sanitiser availability
- increased spacing between desks
- temperature check.
Showing symptoms?
Candidates who show symptoms of being unwell are directed not to attend their exams and to notify the mining competencies unit. If a candidate attends an exam showing symptoms, they will be directed to leave the exam area.
Refunds
Approved candidates who are unable to attend rescheduled exams may apply for a refund.
- A $50 administration fee is deducted from refunds.
- Refund only refers to exam fees paid. Application fees remain non-refundable.
Copies of certificates
Electronic copies of your certificate/s can be downloaded by logging on to the NSW Resources Portal.
If further assistance is required, please email the Mining Competence Team at info@sys.resources.nsw.gov.au.
Note: A fee may apply for lost/replacement certificates.
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