G189 Mine Site Supervisor (Formerly S123)
Course Overview
The G189 Mine Site Supervisor course is designed for current and aspiring supervisors working within Queensland's coal and metalliferous mining industries. This nationally recognised program provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to effectively supervise work teams, manage workplace risks, investigate incidents, and communicate safety information in accordance with legislative and site requirements.
Successful completion of this course satisfies the competency requirements for statutory supervisors and Site Safety and Health Representatives (SSHRs) under the Queensland mining legislation. The qualification is recognised by the Queensland Coal Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee and the Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee.
Units of Competency
Participants will complete the following nationally recognised units:
RIIRIS301E – Apply Risk Management Processes
RIIWHS301E – Conduct Safety and Health Investigations
RIICOM301E – Communicate Information
Course Outcomes
On successful completion participants will be able to:
Apply legislative and site safety requirements.
Identify workplace hazards and conduct risk assessments.
Implement and review effective risk controls.
Participate in and lead workplace incident investigations.
Gather and analyse evidence following workplace incidents.
Prepare clear investigation reports and recommend corrective actions.
Communicate effectively with workers, contractors and management.
Conduct toolbox talks, pre-start meetings and safety briefings.
Contribute to a positive safety culture and effective supervision.
Target Audience
This course is suitable for:
Mine Site Supervisors
Leading Hands
Team Leaders
Open Cut and Underground Supervisors
Site Safety and Health Representatives (SSHR)
Personnel progressing into statutory supervisory roles
Prerequisites
There are no formal training package prerequisites for these units of competency. However, participants should:
Have experience working within the resources industry.
Possess sound literacy and communication skills.
Be employed in, or have access to, a mining workplace where workplace evidence can be gathered if required by the assessment method.
Hold a current mine induction where required by the employer or site (for example, Standard 11 for Queensland coal operations).
Delivery Online 100% 
Assessment activities include:
Knowledge questions
Practical workplace scenarios
Risk assessment activities
Incident investigation exercises
Written reports
Verbal questioning
Workplace evidence (where applicable)
Certification
Participants deemed competent will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for:
RIIRIS301E Apply Risk Management Processes
RIIWHS301E Conduct Safety and Health Investigations
RIICOM301E Communicate Information
Refresher Requirements
Queensland legislation requires supervisors to maintain currency. Refresher training is generally recommended every five years in accordance with the Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation and industry advisory committee requirements.
PLEASE NOTE: After purchasing this course, please download the enrolment form. Complete the form and email it to kristy@datss.com.au, together with a copy of your driver's license, so we can process your enrolment.