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 On 1 September 2026 it was superseded on the National Register by RIISS00134 Surface Mine Safety Skill Set (equivalent).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.
Entry requirements
This refresher is only for people who have previously completed RIISS00034 Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Set (Standard 11). You must provide evidence of that previous completion at enrolment.
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.
This online refresher is only for people who have previously completed RIISS00034 Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Set (Standard 11) training, and you must show evidence of that previous completion when you enrol. Forky Stick delivers RIISS00034 Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Set (Standard 11) as an online distance course with self-paced learning and trainer support, allowing participants to complete training and assessment around work and personal commitments.
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 who have previously completed RIISS00034 Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Set (Standard 11) and can show evidence of it
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
- Delivery
- Online, self-paced
- Duration
- Online, self-paced
- Time to complete
- Up to 12 months from commencement
- Prerequisites
- This refresher is only for people who have previously completed RIISS00034 Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Set (Standard 11). You must provide evidence of that previous completion at enrolment.
- Assessment
- Competency is assessed through theory tasks, questioning, scenario-based activities and supporting evidence 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
- $300. 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.