Open Cut Examiner Training

Providing customised training, mentoring and coaching for candidates to achieve their Open Cut Examiner qualification and certificate of competency.

We don’t just train Open Cut Examiners — we develop future leaders in mine safety and operational excellence.

The role of an Open Cut Examiner is both statutory and strategic. These professionals are essential to creating safe, productive, and compliant open cut coal mining operations. Their presence directly supports the health, safety, and commercial viability of mining sites across Australia.

Becoming a qualified OCE is a significant achievement that requires years of industry experience, a nationally recognised qualification, and success in rigorous Board of Examiners (BoE) assessments. We provide the tools, training, and mentoring to help you get there.

Delivered in partnership with Spice Training Pty Ltd (RTO #40914), our RII40220 Certificate IV in Surface Coal Mining (Open Cut Examiner) program is renowned for its real-world relevance, flexible delivery, and exceptional success rates.

Whether you’re an aspiring OCE, a supervisor wanting a career change, or a current certificate holder seeking an upgrade or refresher, our services are tailored to your needs and schedule.

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Tailored Learning Experience

Individual Training Plans: Customised training plans for each candidate taking into consideration their experience, learning style, career goals and timeframes (personal or set by their organisation).
Comprehensive Gap Analysis: We map your current competencies to the RII40220 qualification and identify what can be RPL’d, credited, or trained.
Upgrade & Bridging Support: From older versions such as RII40215 to the current RII40220.
Flexible Training Programs: Programs are available for 1:1, small group and remote training.

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Full Lifecycle Support

Certificate IV Training Delivery: Available as full qualification programs, skill set training, and refresher courses — delivered in-person, online, or remotely.
Exam Preparation Mentoring: Expert guidance for written law exams and oral interviews, including support for resits.
Application Assistance: End-to-end help with preparing and submitting your BoE documentation.
Ongoing Access to Industry Mentors & Alumni: Connect with a network of practising OCEs and past students for support and advice.
Practising Certificate Scheme (PCS): Ongoing PCS compliance and reporting through My PCS Expert^TM

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We are currently supporting many candidates and clients across the entire South East Queensland, Bowen Basin and Central Queensland regions.

Please contact us if you are interested in:

Current OCE’s who need to upgrade/refresh their certification
Future OCE candidates (trainees) who are wanting to take the next step in their career
Candidates who need help with written and oral exam preparation and/or ‘resit’ exams
Production supervisors who require skills from the Cert IV as part of meeting the requirements of CMSH Act s.55 and Recognised Standard 22.

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Training and Assessment delivered on behalf of Spice Training Pty Ltd (40914)

All qualifications and statements of attainment are issued by Spice Training.

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Learn more about our Open Cut Examiner- download the flyer here.

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