Overview
This course delivers practical and effective risk management training for people in the resources sector.
Gain the essential knowledge and skills for identifying workplace hazards and making effective decisions about risk. Develop your understanding, appreciation and application of risk management policy and procedures.
In Queensland, the G3: GMIRM Risk Management System short course is mapped against the industry competency:
- RIIRIS601E: Establish and Maintain the Risk Management System.
Who should attend
Managers seeking to upskill their risk management expertise, including:
- mine, project or section managers
- superintendents
- mine captains
- plant supervisors
- senior technical staff
- safety managers and practitioners
- division or corporate technical and functional staff such as engineering, ventilation, safety, human resources, finance and procurement.
Entry requirements
There are no compulsory prerequisites for this course.
Knowledge of how to apply risk management processes (RIIRIS301E) is recommended.
What you'll learn
- Explaining complex risk management information to superiors/subordinates.
- Applying coaching and mentoring support to supervisors who are carrying out risk management activities.
- Preparing written reports, communicating the options for managing risk, clarifying the decisions and reviewing of outcomes.
- Performing audits of risk management processes.
- Recognising positive behaviours of others contributing to the management of risk.
Time commitment
This is an in-person course that will require roughly 48 hours to complete.
- 20 hours of study using online materials
- 4-day workshop
- Plus 3 assignments
Course curriculum
Assessment
Participants will need to submit 3 assessment pieces.
Certification and accreditation
Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion to verify their skills and achievements.
Facilitators
Gives managers a more holistic appreciation of safety risk assessment and management approaches.
Kym Mosey, Mining Superintendent, Tomingley Gold Operations
Cost
| Applicant | Price |
|---|---|
| Individual domestic ex. GST | A$3,200 |
| Individual international (GST not payable) | A$3,200 |
See terms and conditions (PDF, 123.12 KB).
Registrations close 7 days before the course starts
The course will only proceed if there are 6 or more participants
Catering is included in the course fees
Discounts are available for a group of 5 or more
Discounts are available for UQ staff and students
GST is excluded from the cost
Payment optionsWe accept credit cards (Visa/MasterCard) for payment, including corporate credit cards. If you do not have access to a card, please contact our team at education@smi.uq.edu.au to discuss your options.
Location
Sir James Foots Building (#47A)
Corner of College Rd and Staff House Roads, The University of Queensland
Room 470, Level 4 Seminar Room
St Lucia, QLD, 4067
Related courses
This course is part of the Risk Management suite. There are 10 courses within this suite – see the other related courses below:
- Risk Management 1 – Risk and Critical Control Management
- Risk Management 3 – G3: GMIRM Risk Management Systems, Cloncurry
- Risk Management 4 – G3: GMIRM Risk Management Systems, South Burnie
- Risk Management 5 – G7: Mine Occupational Health and Safety Management
- Risk Management 6 – Process and Systems Safety Engineering
- Risk Management 7 – Bowtie Facilitation Course
- Risk Management 8 – Safety Investigation for Supervisors
- Risk Management 9 – Safety Investigation and Analysis Management
- Risk Management 10 – Introduction to Human Factors and Human-Centred Design in Mining
Contact
Sustainable Minerals Institute
For more professional development options, visit the Sustainable Minerals Institute website.