In order to perform certain functions within a coal, shale or fireclay mine, you must possess a certificate from the Health and Safety Executive.
In order to perform certain functions within a coal, shale or fireclay mine, you must possess a certificate from the Health and Safety Executive.
To receive a certificate you must fulfil certain criteria relating to academic achievement and practical experience. In some cases it is also necessary to have passed an examination in mining health and safety law the syllabus of which is approved by the Mining Qualifications Board (MQB).
To apply for a mining qualification, you can obtain a form by clicking on the following link:
This examination is organised by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining who, appoint the chief examiner, and appoint examiners and moderators to set and mark the papers.
The syllabus is reviewed annually. The syllabus for 2010, past questions and model answers can be accessed by clicking on the following links.
The Mining Qualifications Board (MQB) holds half-yearly meetings. It advises the Health and Safety Executive on the setting of standards for the approval of qualifications, required for use at mines of coal, shale and fireclay, under Regulation 17 of the Management and Administration of Safety and Health at Mines Regulations 1993. It also holds a legislation examination for certain categories of qualification and a practical examination for mine surveyors.
More details of the business discussed by the MQB can be found on the Mining Qualifications Board information page.
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