Practising certificates application process
Learn how to apply for a practising certificate and how we determine whether you are competent to be issued with a certificate or can gain mutual recognition for interstate or NZ certificates.
Completing your application
For the best user experience, we recommend using a desktop or laptop computer to complete your application.
Regulator Portal
New practising certificate application
There are several steps involved in applying for a new practising certificate.
Note: different requirements apply for different tiered Quarry managers.
Applications are submitted via the Mining Workers section of the Regulator Portal. They can take between 2 to 6 weeks to process, depending on your application and the total number received.
It is important to keep your details up to date when applying for or renewing a practising certificate. This aids with communication, whereby the regulatory body needs accurate contact information to send you important notifications, reminders about renewal deadlines, and other critical updates regarding your practising certificate and regulatory matters.
Practising certificate fee schedule (PDF, 61.49 KB)
Certifying documents (PDF, 201.49 KB)
Quarry managers practising certificates
The NSW Resources Regulator uses a three-tier system approach for quarry manager practising certificates:
- Tier-1: quarry manager Practising Certificate attained on basis of holding Certificate of Competence.
- Tier-2: quarry manager Practising Certificate.
- Tier-3: competent person (no practising certificate required).
Read the Fact sheet: Quarry Managers Practising Certificates 3-tier approach (PDF, 159.07 KB) to understand what tier may apply at the quarries at which you want to exercise the statutory function. The tier of the quarry will determine how you apply for a practising certificate. The following diagram aims to give an overview of the different options pertaining to each tier.
Quarry managers resources and guides
- Supporting information application form (DOCX, 131.04 KB)
- Guide: Quarry manager tier 2 with conditions (PDF, 159.62 KB)
- Fact sheet: Quarry manager 3 tier approach (PDF, 136.15 KB)
- Risk profiling tool (DOCX, 860.43 KB)
- Small mines and quarries
Mutual recognition
Seeking mutual recognition for an interstate or New Zealand certificate to obtain a NSW practising certificate. Automatic mutual recognition applies to equivalent occupations.
Note that qualifications prescribed for statutory functions are not recognised as a certificate.
The holder of a statutory certificate can notify the Regulator under the provisions of the Mutual Recognition (NSW) Act 1992 for Australian states or territories, or the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition (NSW) Act 1996 for New Zealand for registration in NSW in 2 different ways depending on where your principal place of residence and work is.
| Substantive | Automatic Mutual Recognition |
|---|---|
| Intended principle place of residence and work is NSW | Intend to temporarily reside and work in NSW |
| Apply through Regulator Portal and pay fee | Notify Service NSW |
| Waiting on approval - can practice in equivalent occupation(s) for up to 30 days |
Privacy - the Regulator collects personal information as part of the AMR program. This information may be used to:
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| Approved - pc valid up to 5 years, must participate in Maintenance of Competence | Mining occupations are no longer exempted from AMR |
Regardless of the type of mutual recognition you obtain, all interstate workers must comply with NSW regulations and codes while working in NSW. This includes maintenance of competence.
Mutual recognition resources and guides
- Fact sheet: Mine workers managing workers under automatic mutual recognition (link needed)
- Fact sheet: Notification of mutual recognition of statutory standards (PDF, 255.48 KB)
- Automatic Mutual Recognition scheme