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Board of Examiners
The Board of Examiners is established under Part 10 of the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 and part 10 of the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999.
Role and functions
The board's role is to set exams and issue certificates of competency to people who want to work in statutory positions in the metalliferous and coal mining industries in Queensland.
The Board of Examiners:
- determines the required competencies
- assesses applications
- grant certificates and Site Senior Executive (SSE) notices
- ensures the competencies required in Queensland are consistent with those in other states.
The Board of Examiners consists of a chairman who is an inspector and at least 6 other members, each with at least 10 years practical experience in the mining industry. At least 6 members must be currently engaged in the mining industry.
Contact us
Board of Examiners Secretary
Resources Safety and Health
GPO Box 1321
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Phone: (07) 3199 8037
Email: BOESecretary@rshq.qld.gov.au
Board Members as at 4 June 2020
Member | Appointed | Term of appointment ends |
---|---|---|
Phillip Casey (Chair) (Inspector of Mines) | 4 June 2020 | 3 June 2023 |
Darren Nicholls | 30 April 2018 | 30 April 2021 |
Jason Meikle | 30 April 2018 | 30 April 2021 |
David Mackay | 30 April 2018 | 30 April 2021 |
Jade Bullock | 30 April 2018 | 30 April 2021 |
Peter Newman (Chief Inspector of Coal Mines) | Ex-Officio Appointment | |
Hermann Fasching (Chief Inspector of Mines and Quarries) | Ex-Officio Appointment | |
Shaun Dobson (Deputy Chief Inspector of Coal Mines) | 4 June 2020 | 3 June 2023 |
Angela Dow | 4 June 2020 | 3 June 2023 |
Stephen Watts | 4 June 2020 | 3 June 2023 |
Matthew Way | 4 June 2020 | 3 June 2023 |
Leslie Marlborough | 4 June 2020 | 3 June 2023 |
Also consider...
- Find out how to apply for coal mining certificates and metalliferous mining certificates required for statutory positions in mines.
- Read the annual reports of the Board of Examiners for more information on its membership and activities.
- Last reviewed: 22 Oct 2020
- Last updated: 22 Oct 2020