A-Grade Tunnel Manager

Studying an A-Grade Tunnel Manager qualification in New Zealand provides high-level skills for managing complex tunnel operations, and it carries strong industry, safety, and career advantages.

Here are the main reasons people pursue it:

  • High-level career opportunities
  • Strong demand due to NZ's infrastructure growth.
  • Globally respected extractive training system.
  • Develops advanced leadership and operational skills.
  • Excellent salary potential.
  • Clear pathway from B-grade to A-grade.
  • Strong long-term industry outlook. 

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All requirements listed under Health and Safety at Work (Mining Operations and Quarrying Operations - Prescribed Competency Requirements for Certificates of Competence):

Safe Work Instrument 2023 - Schedule 13

Kindly also take note of the Amended Safe Work Instrument (SWI) of 2025, found at:

Amended SWI 2025

Contact mining@actsafety.co.nz to discuss your training needs.

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What the training covers

  • NZ mining & tunnelling legislation and compliance.
  • Ground conditions and ground support
  • Ventilation and atmospheric control
  • Underground emergency management
  • Risk management and safety systems — including safe working practices, hazard identification, incident prevention and emergency response planning.
  • Underground operations management.
  • Site supervision and leadership: managing teams, making operational decisions, communicating safety and operational policies, worker health.
  • If tunneling operation involves blasting or explosives - Knowledge of explosives — their properties, storage, handling, safe use — and complying with explosives-related regulations.

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