Mine Surveyor

The Mine Surveyor course is designed to meet the competency requirements set by WorkSafe New Zealand under the Health and Safety at Work (Mining Operations and Quarrying Operations) Regulations 2016.

The programme prepares students to fulfil the statutory responsibilities of a mine surveyor, including the accurate surveying and mapping of all mine workings, maintaining up-to-date mine plans, and ensuring compliance with legal safety standards. Training covers:

• Production and certification of statutory mine plans

• Underground and surface surveying techniques

• Monitoring ground movement and subsidence

• Use of modern survey technologies 

• Understanding mining legislation and regulatory reporting obligations

The course provides both theoretical knowledge and practical experience required to support an application for a Certificate of Competence (CoC) through WorkSafe’s Board of Examiners.

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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 20

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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