GIQ Coal is the new Generic Induction (GI) course for anyone working in Queensland in the coal mining industry. GIQ Coal replaces the previous GI course and is in accordance with Recognized Wholesale Other Useful Items Standard 11 for training in coal mines, as set by the Queensland Mining Safety Inspectorate, for meeting health and safety obligations in the coal mining industry in Queensland. GIQ Coal is a program owned and managed by the Mining Industry Skills Centre Inc. The GIQ Coal course is designed for short-term contractors who have current industry experience relevant to their role. Individuals who do not have current industry experience have the option of participating in the program to prepare for entry-level positions in the resources industry but will not be immediately eligible for a GIQ Passport.GIQ Coal provides a centralized, quality-assured and standardized training program giving mine-sites peace of mind. Once the program is completed, workers are able to move between sites and have a large portion of their induction training recognized without compromising the sites legislative requirements. PrerequisitesTo apply for a GIQ Coal passport, applicants must have evidence of previous heavy industry experience. In order to receive your GIQ Passport, you must have supplied evidence of your Heavy Industry experience prior to commencing the course. If you have not supplied this information you may still attend the course but you will only receive the Statement of Attainment upon successful completion. If this is the Wholesale case you may apply for your GIQ Passport once you have obtained Heavy Industry experience and provided us Wholesale Desk Lamps with the required evidence, along with your Statement of Attainment.Course Outline The purpose of this course is to introduce the students to the following components of the mining industry: General Mining OverviewLegislationGeneral SafetyManaging Workplace HazardsRisk ManagementTraining Outcomes After successful completion of the course all students will receive statements of attainment for these units of competency: RIIOHS201A - Work safely and follow OHS policies and proceduresRIIERR205A - Apply initial response First AidRIIGOV201A - Comply with site work processes/proceduresRIIRIS201A - Conduct local risk controlRIICOM201A - Communicate in the workplaceRIIERR302A - Respond to local emergencies and incidentsThese units of competency will be in partial completion of the RII20209 Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations.ComplianceOur courses are developed in accordance with the Mining Industry Skills Centre, and the requirements for working in the Queensland Mining Industry. GIQ Coal (Core) Surface Generic Induction Bridging Course A 2 day surface bridging course is available to allow those with a current Generic Induction Passport to make the transition to Standard 11 requirements. Successful completion of the bridging course will provide students with statements of attainment for these units of competency:RIIGOV201A - Comply with site work processes/proceduresRIIRIS201A - Conduct local risk controlRIICOM201A - Communicate in the workplaceRIIERR302A - Respond to local emergencies and incidentsGIQ Coal (Core) Surface Generic Induction Training LocationsBrisbaneBlackwater Clients preferred locationConclusionThe program is easily managed with participant information recorded in a centralized database Camera Lens Accessories for easy reference by employers. Passports are issued to eligible graduates and when presented at a site, which recognizes GIQ Coal, the worker only needs to complete site-specific induction training. The quality of GIQ Coal delivery is stringently regulated by the Mining Industry Skills Centre, ensuring world class training.
