This course is RIISS00034 Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Set. On 1 September 2026 it was superseded on the National Register by RIISS00134 Surface Mine Safety Skill Set (equivalent). What changed: Replaced RIIERR205D Apply initial response First Aid with HLTAID011 Provide First Aid. RIISS00034 remains on Forky Stick's scope of registration, and this page describes RIISS00034.
Overview
RIISS00034 Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Set (Standard 11) covers the core skills and knowledge required to work safely in Queensland surface coal mining operations. This nationally recognised skill set addresses the regulatory requirements for open-cut coal mining specified in Recognised Standard 11 and includes work health and safety, site procedures, communication, initial response first aid, local risk control, and responding to local emergencies and incidents.
RIISS00034 Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Set (Standard 11) is suited to workers entering or working in surface coal mining operations who need foundational mining safety training aligned to site and industry requirements. Forky Stick delivers RIISS00034 Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Set (Standard 11) via blended learning, combining online pre-course learning with one day of face-to-face training and assessment at Forky Stick’s Rockhampton facility.
On successful completion, participants receive a Statement of Attainment for the units that make up RIISS00034 Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Set (Standard 11) from Forky Stick Training and Safety Consultants (RTO #45802).
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements for RIISS00034 Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Set (Standard 11) can vary between employers, sites and jurisdictions. This skill set addresses Queensland Recognised Standard 11 requirements for surface coal mining operations, confirm any additional site or employer requirements before enrolling.
Who This Course Is For
- Workers entering the Queensland surface coal mining industry who need Standard 11 training
- Personnel required to complete RIISS00034 Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Set (Standard 11) for mine site entry or employer compliance purposes
- Contractors and support workers attending surface coal mine sites
- Workers transitioning into surface coal mining from civil construction, transport or heavy industry roles
- Individuals seeking nationally recognised mining safety training covering core site safety and emergency response requirements
What You’ll Learn
- Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures in surface coal mining environments
- Comply with site work processes, procedures and communication requirements
- Identify workplace hazards and apply local risk control measures
- Apply an initial response to workplace first aid situations
- Respond to local emergencies and incidents in line with site procedures
- Communicate effectively in the workplace with supervisors, team members and other personnel
- Follow workplace instructions, documentation and reporting requirements
- Apply core safety behaviours expected for work in Queensland surface coal mining operations
Units of Competency
RIISS00034 Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Set (Release 4 on the National Register) is made up of 6 units of competency:
- RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace
- RIIERR205D Apply initial response First Aid
- RIIERR302E Respond to local emergencies and incidents
- RIIGOV201E Comply with site work processes/procedures
- RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control
- RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
Delivery and requirements
- Unit
- RIISS00034 Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Set
- Class size
- Maximum of 6 students per practical class
- Delivery
- Blended: online learning with face-to-face training and assessment
- Duration
- 1 day
- Face-to-face
- 1 day of face-to-face training and assessment
- Time to complete
- Up to 12 months from commencement
- Prerequisites
- There are no formal prerequisite units listed for enrolment into RIISS00034 Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Set (Standard 11). Learners should be prepared to participate in training and assessment across all six units that form the skill set.
- Assessment
- Competency is assessed through theory tasks, questioning, scenario-based activities and practical demonstration where required across the six units that make up RIISS00034 Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Set (Standard 11). Assessment covers WHS requirements, site procedures, workplace communication, local risk control, initial response first aid, and responding to local emergencies and incidents.
- Fee
- $650. Reassessment, extension and refund terms are set out in our Fee Administration and Refund Policy (PDF, opens in a new tab).
- Outcome
- Statement of Attainment for the RIISS00034 Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Set.
- Support and entry needs
- All learners complete a language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) assessment before enrolment. If you need learning, language, literacy, digital or other support, contact us before you book on 07 4922 1060. See our Access and Equity Policy (Word document). Three forms of identification are required at enrolment. No specialised plant PPE is generally required for RIISS00034 Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Set (Standard 11). Participants should wear suitable training attire and enclosed footwear. If any practical activity or workplace requirement applies, trainer instructions must be followed.
