B-Grade Opencast Coal Manager
In New Zealand, the B-Grade Opencast Coal Mine Manager qualification is a formal certificate of competence under WorkSafe / mining regulations — issued by the Mining Board of Examiners. It shows you’ve met specific regulatory, safety, and experience criteria to be responsible for surface coal/mining operations.
If you want to be recognised officially as a manager or supervisor in a coal or extractive operation, this qualification is the legal benchmark.
Here are the main reasons people pursue it:
- Legal authority to run a mine.
- Career advancement & leadership.
- It is a pathway to higher extractive related roles and pay.
- It includes hands-on, practical training.
- Ensures you stay compliant with New Zealand Mining & Quarrying regulations.
- We provide industry-supported training, designed to match real industry needs.
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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 5
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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