Exam calendar
Essential information about application deadlines and exam event dates.
Application deadlines
Refer to the exam dates below and submit a completed application at least one week before the closing date for the exam.
Certificate of competence exam calendar for 2024
Underground coal mines
| 2024 Certificate | Briefing session | Written closing date | Written exam | Oral closing date | Oral date | Oral closing date | Oral exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mining engineering manager | 22 Nov 23 | 16 Jan 24 | 13 & 14 Feb 24 | 8 Apr 24 | 1 May 24 | 18 Sept 24 | 30 Oct 24 |
| Undermanager | 11 Jan 24 | 6 Feb 24 | 5 & 6 Mar 24 | 17 Apr 24 | 28 May 24 | 2 Oct 24 | 12 Nov 24 |
| Deputy | 6 Feb 24 | 13 Mar 24 | 10 Apr 24 | 11 Jun 24 | 23 & 24 Jul 24 | 1 Oct 24 | 13 & 14 Nov 24 |
| Electrical engineering manager ** Refer to 2023 calendar for post oral dates |
26 Jun 24 | 7 Aug 24 | 4 Sept 24 | 16 Oct 24 | 20 Nov 24 | 16 Apr 25 | 28 May 25 |
| Mechanical engineering manager ** Refer to 2023 calendar for post oral dates |
3 May 24 | 3 Jul 24 | 31 Jul 24 | 4 Sep 24 | 16 Oct 24 | 29 Jan 25 | 12 Mar 25 |
Coal mines other than underground
| 2024 Certificate | Briefing session | Written closing date | Written exam | Oral closing date | Oral date | Oral closing date | Oral exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mining engineering manager | 1 Mar 2024 | 18 Apr 24 | 16 May 24 | 3 Jul 24 | 14 Aug 24 | 6 Jan 25 | 19 Feb 25 |
| Open cut examiner | 1 Mar 24 | 17 Apr 24 | 15 May 24 | 3 Jul 24 | 14 Aug 24 | 6 Jan 25 | 19 Feb 25 |
| Electrical engineer ** Refer to 2023 calendar for post oral dates |
26 Jun 24 | 7 Aug 24 | 4 Sept 24 | 16 Oct 24 | 20 Nov 24 | 16 Apr 25 | 28 May 25 |
| Mechanical engineer ** Refer to 2023 calendar for post oral dates |
3 May 24 | 3 Jul 24 | 31 Jul 24 | 4 Sep 24 | 16 Oct 24 | 29 Jan 25 | 12 Mar 25 |
Underground mines other than coal mines
| 2024 Certificate | Briefing session | Written closing date | Written exam | Oral closing date | Oral date | Oral closing date | Oral exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mining engineering manager | 1 Nov 23 | 24 Jan 24 | 21 Feb 24 | 8 Apr 24 | 30 Apr 24 | 17 Sep 24 | 29 Oct 24 |
| Underground mine supervisor | 18 Mar 24 | n/a | n/a | 22 Apr 24 | 3 Jun 24 | 21 Oct 24 | 3 Dec 24 |
Mines other than underground mines or coal mines
| 2024 Certificate | Briefing session | Written closing date | Written exam | Oral closing date | Oral date | Oral closing date | Oral exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry manager | 19 Jun 24 | 31 Jul 24 | 28 Aug 24 | 25 Sep 24 | 6 Nov 24 | 27 Mar 25 | 8 May 25 |
Licensed activities at coal mines
| 2024 Certificate | Briefing session | Written closing date | Written exam | Oral closing date | Oral date | Oral closing date | Oral exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cable repair signatory | 18 Apr 24 | n/a | n/a | 30 May 24 | 11 Jul 24 | n/a | n/a |
Certificate of competence exam calendar for 2025
Underground coal mines
| 2025 Certificate | Briefing session | Written closing date | Written exam | Oral closing date | Oral date | Oral closing date | Oral exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mining engineering manager | 7 Nov 24 | 17 Dec 24 | 4 & 5 Mar 25 | 7 May 25 | 25 Jun 25 | 25 Sept 25 | 19 Nov 25 |
| Undermanager | 21 Nov 24 | 11 Feb 25 | 9 Apr 25 | 29 May 25 | 29 Jul 25 | 11 Dec 25 | 3 Feb 26 |
| Deputy | 4 Dec 24 | 20 Mar 25 | 14 May 25 | 10 Jul 25 | 9 & 10 Sep 25 | 18 Nov 25 | 10 & 11 Mar 26 |
| Electrical engineering manager ** Refer to 2024 calendar for post oral dates |
1 Jul 25 | 12 Aug 25 | 24 Sep 25 | 4 Nov 25 | 9 Dec 25 | 8 Apr 26 | 27 May 26 |
| Mechanical engineering manager ** Refer to 2024 calendar for post oral dates |
6 May 25 | 26 June 25 | 13 Aug 25 | 18 Sep 25 | 22 Oct 25 | 4 Mar 26 | 22 Apr 26 |
Coal mines other than underground
| 2025 Certificate | Briefing session | Written closing date | Written exam | Oral closing date | Oral date | Oral closing date | Oral exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mining engineering manager | 28 Mar 25 | 30 Apr 25 | 19 Jun 25 | 31 Jul 25 | 16 & 17 Sep 25 | 14 Jan 26 | 25 & 26 Feb 26 |
| Open cut examiner | 28 Mar 25 | 30 Apr 25 | 18 Jun 25 | 30 Jul 25 | 16 & 17 Sep 25 | 14 Jan 26 | 25 & 26 Feb 26 |
| Electrical engineer ** Refer to 2024 calendar for post oral dates |
1 Jul 25 | 12 Aug 25 | 24 Sept 25 | 4 Nov 25 | 9 Dec 25 | 8 Apr 26 | 27 May 26 |
| Mechanical engineer ** Refer to 2024 calendar for post oral dates |
6 May 25 | 26 Jun 25 | 13 Aug 25 | 18 Sep 25 | 22 Oct 25 | 4 Mar 26 | 22 Apr 26 |
Underground mines other than coal mines
| 2025 Certificate | Briefing session | Written closing date | Written exam | Oral closing date | Oral date | Oral closing date | Oral exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mining engineering manager | 17 Oct 24 | 23 Jan 25 | 19 Mar 25 | 15 May 25 | 2 Jul 25 | 2 Oct 25 | 26 Nov 25 |
| Underground mine supervisor | 5 Feb 25 | n/a | n/a | 10 Apr 25 | 3 & 4 Jun 25 | 11 Sep 25 | 5 & 6 Nov 25 |
Mines other than underground mines or coal mines
| 2024 Certificate | Briefing session | Written closing date | Written exam | Oral closing date | Oral date | Oral closing date | Oral exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry manager | 21 May 25 | 16 Jul 25 | 3 Sep 25 | 15 Oct 25 | 12 Nov 25 | 1 Apr 26 | 13 May 26 |
Licensed activities at coal mines
| 2024 Certificate | Briefing session | Written closing date | Written exam | Oral closing date | Oral date | Oral closing date | Oral exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cable repair signatory | 29 Apr 25 | n/a | n/a | 13 Jun 25 | 4 Aug 25 | n/a | n/a |
Virus/infectious diseases safety measures
Exams will be held in a format as close to normal as possible. Safety measures include when required:
- additional cleaning
- hand sanitiser availability
- increased spacing between desks
- temperature check.
Showing symptoms?
Candidates who show symptoms of being unwell are directed not to attend their exams and to notify the mining competencies and authorisations unit. If a candidate attends an exam showing symptoms, they will be directed to leave the exam area.
Refunds
Approved candidates who are unable to attend rescheduled exams may apply for a refund.
- A $50 administration fee is deducted from refunds.
- Refund only refers to exam fees paid. Application fees remain non-refundable.
Copies of certificates availability
We no longer provide paper copies of certificates. You may view and download an electronic copy of your certificate/s by logging onto the Regulator Portal.
A fee applies (PDF, 77.3 KB) for lost/replacement certificates.