Mutual recognition of interstate mining competencies

If you hold an equivalent certificate of competency issued by another Australian or New Zealand jurisdiction, you can apply to have it recognised by mutual recognition. You will need to hold the relevant risk management competency as outlined in the application form below.

Mutual recognition is available for the certificates listed below.

The Board of Examiners keeps a register of certificates and notices issued. To check if one has been issued, email BOESecretary@rshq.qld.gov.au.

Before you apply

Before you submit a mutual recognition request, ensure you have thoroughly reviewed, completed and certified (where applicable) all necessary documents listed in the table below.

You must submit a fully completed application form along with all required supporting documentation for your application to be considered valid.

Requirements for all applications

• Certified copy of photographic proof of identity—passport or driver's licence.
• Certified copies of all current registration documents (certificate of competency, and practising certificate if applying from NSW).
• Applying by sitting a law exam: When the applicant plans to sit a law exam to demonstrate knowledge of the Queensland Act and Regulations, a nominated session for the written exam at the Board of Examiners' scheduled venue or a suitable alternative (Note: You may change this nomination at a later date; see below for times and additional information.
• Applying by SSE endorsement: If an applicant has prospective employment at a Queensland site, the Site Senior Executive (SSE) of that site must verify they have assessed the applicant as having adequate knowledge of the Queensland Act and Regulations. Therefore a signed statement from the current SSE (PDF, 177KB) must be provided. This statement confirms that the SSE has taken responsibility for ensuring the applicant's understanding of the relevant Queensland legislation.
• Certified copy of current qualifications specific to the role (see requirements below).

Additional requirements by competency

Certification of documents

The following persons will be accepted to certify a document:

• commissioner for declarations
• a justice of the peace.

Find a justice of the peace or commissioner for declarations in Queensland.

Change of name and supporting documents

If you have changed your name or the details of your name are different on the documents provided, you must provide evidence of the name change from the relevant Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages. It is your responsibility to:

• provide official translation of those documents that are in a language other than English
• ensure documents with an expiry date are renewed before they expire
• maintain currency of documents with an expiry date, relative to this application.

Written examination schedule

Written exams are held monthly in Brisbane, Dysart, Mackay, Moranbah and Rockhampton. They may also be held in Townsville and Mount Isa depending on availability and resourcing.

• 2025 written examination schedule (PDF, 113KB).

If you cannot attend these venues, you can organise to sit the exam at a courthouse, library, school or similar government office. If you choose this option, read and complete the consent, information and rules for external supervisors and candidates (PDF, 138KB).

How to apply

Submit your application for mutual recognition using the digital smartform. The Board of Examiners will review your application to make sure you have the required qualifications and experience.

Submit smartform application