Competencies and portfolios

Competencies and portfolio requirements

Requirements vary between statutory functions and must be satisfied in your application through the Regulator Portal. Attendance at briefing sessions provides insights into competencies and portfolio requirements, in addition to the application process and exam preparation.

Statutory function descriptions

Statutory function descriptions provide essential guidance on the duties and responsibilities required to perform statutory functions as outlined in Schedule 10 of the Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulation 2022.

Candidates preparing to undertake exams related to a specific statutory function should review and understand these descriptions. Familiarity with the statutory function descriptions ensures that candidates responses align with regulatory expectations and requirements.

Statutory functions requiring application for certificates of competence exams are outlined below.

For detailed information, including individual guides on these statutory functions as well as prerequisite and written exam details, please refer to the Statutory functions page.

Competencies for statutory functions

Competencies were identified from the statutory function descriptions (PDF, 221.65 KB) through workshops led by consultants with practitioners across the various functions and classes of mines in 2018 and 2019. The Resources Regulator, in consultation with the Mining and Petroleum Competence Board, had a framework of competencies (PDF, 242.33 KB) developed and endorsed with each statutory function grouped into one of three levels. 

The framework was revised by a working group of exam panel convenors in 2023 for more suitable use in exams. Candidates should be familiar with the framework to understand the scope of what can be assessed and prepare for the exams.

Portfolio requirements

Applicants for statutory functions in the mining and petroleum industries must submit a comprehensive portfolio as part of their application process. This portfolio serves as a crucial component in demonstrating an applicant's readiness and competence to undertake the required exams. 

• Portfolios must be submitted through the Regulator Portal as part of the application.
• Detailed requirements for portfolio compilation are outlined in the Portfolio requirements for candidates (PDF, 176.67 KB) and in the guide for each function
• Prospective applicants are advised to begin collecting and organising their portfolio materials well in advance of the application deadline.

Qualifications and experience

Potential applicants should be aware of the requirements for a function well before the closing date for application to ensure they can satisfy them. This includes contacting the relevant engineering manager or engineer for each mine you have worked at (including any interstate) to confirm they can be contacted by the Resources Regulator to verify your experience. If in doubt, contact the Mining Competence team to resolve prior.

Briefing sessions

The Resources Regulator offers valuable briefing sessions conducted by exam panel members for applicants seeking certificates of competence. These sessions provide crucial insights into the application process and exam preparation for both written and oral exams.

• Register via this link at least 1 month before the session date and confirm your attendance to ensure sufficient venue capacity
• Attendance is free and ensures you have the current information on what the exam panel may intend to examine, and your application is complete
• Sessions are typically held 1-3 months before exam application deadlines
• Consult the Exam calendar for specific dates aligned with statutory function competencies and application closing dates
• Session formats are primarily face-to-face at selected venues. Online attendance may be available upon request.

Session recordings

Recordings covering various roles are available post-session. Links to new ones are updated as new ones are held.