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Standard 11 Emerald: Providers, Cost and Course Dates

4 providers in our data list Emerald for Standard 11. Published prices run $595 to $900 across 4 of them, taken from each provider's own course page (last checked 6 October 2026). Standard 11 is the generic induction for Queensland coal mines.

Last checked 6 October 2026. Prices change, so confirm with the provider before you book.

Standard 11 Emerald at a glance

Regulator
Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ)
Providers listing Emerald
4
Price in Emerald
$595 to $900 (4 published prices)
Last checked
6 October 2026

Standard 11 providers that list Emerald

Published prices run $595 to $900 across 4 of the 4 providers, taken from each provider’s own course page and sorted cheapest first. Nobody pays for their position. A provider listing Emerald means its own page names Emerald as a location. Check the provider’s page for what runs there.

  • Astra Group$595
    Duration
    Self-paced online theory (1-2 days) + 1 day practical
    Delivery
    online + practical
    Where
    Brendale (Brisbane), Emerald, On-site
    RTO
    31544

    Refresher not separately priced on page; states refresh every 5 years.

  • Diggerman Training$715
    Duration
    2 days (new); refresher self-paced online
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Coolum Beach, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Chinchilla, Dalby, Emerald, Gladstone, Hervey Bay, Mackay, Maryborough, Moreton Bay, Rockhampton, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Townsville

    RTO number not shown on the pages loaded. Refresher $385 online (needs S11 Statement of Attainment under 6 years old plus third-party evidence document). Workplace Verification Questionnaire required before or within 6 months after training.

  • Australian Operator Training$725
    Duration
    2 days (07:30-15:30)
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Emerald, Throughout Queensland
    RTO
    41351

    Max 12 trainees. Equipment, transport, lunch provided. Refresher not mentioned on page. Min age 16.

  • Coal Train Australia$900
    Duration
    4 days (theory over 3 days)
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Yeppoon, Emerald
    RTO
    32507

    Combined Surface & Underground course (adds RIIERR203E). Upgrade $300-$350. Practical log book needed for Statement of Attainment. Says valid 5 years, some sites require 2.

Elsewhere in Queensland? Every Standard 11 provider we compared.

Course dates and where each price came from

We do not hold session dates for Emerald. Providers set their own intake dates on their booking pages, so use the links below. Each price and the date we checked it are listed here.

What Standard 11 is

  • Who requires it: the standard applies to Queensland coal mines under the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999. Section 4 says the Queensland Coal Mining Induction (Appendix 3) and a site induction must be developed to ensure appropriate safety information is provided to a Coal Mine Worker prior to commencing work. Site Senior Executives (SSEs) are responsible for the mine training scheme.

    Source: www.rshq.qld.gov.au

  • Appendix 3 (Qld Coal Mining Induction): participants shall be trained and assessed against, for a surface mine: RIIWHS201 Work Safely, RIIERR205 Apply Initial First Aid, RIIGOV201 Comply With Site Work Systems, RIIRIS201 Conduct local Risk Assessment, RIICOM201 Communicate in the Workplace, RIIERR302 Respond to Local Emergencies and Incidents. For an underground mine the same list applies but RIIERR203 Escape From a Hazardous Situation Unaided replaces RIIERR302.

    Source: www.rshq.qld.gov.au

  • Refresher rules: section 8 of the standard says Section 84 of the Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation 2017 requires each Coal Mine Worker (including supervisors/managers and certificate of competency holders) to be given refresher training under the mine training scheme at least once in every five years. The SSE is responsible for ensuring this. Refresher training does not necessarily require full training and assessment against the full unit of competency and may be partly achieved by a record of observations.

    Source: www.rshq.qld.gov.au

  • Provider-stated: experienced entrants (at least 3 months resources industry work in the last 5 years, with evidence) can do a 1-day experienced entrant/refresher course; new-to-industry people do 2 days.

    Source: www.worksafeconnect.com

Standard 11 Emerald questions answered

How much does Standard 11 cost in Emerald?

Of the 4 providers that list Emerald, 4 publish a price: Astra Group $595; Diggerman Training $715; Australian Operator Training $725; Coal Train Australia $900 (combined surface and underground course). Prices come from each provider's own course page, last checked 6 October 2026. Check what each price includes, because course length and delivery differ.

How long is the Standard 11 course in Emerald?

Astra Group: Self-paced online theory (1-2 days) + 1 day practical. Diggerman Training: 2 days (new); refresher self-paced online. Australian Operator Training: 2 days (07:30-15:30). Coal Train Australia: 4 days (theory over 3 days). Providers generally say 1 day for experienced entrants (at least 3 months of resources industry work in the last 5 years, with evidence) and 2 days for people new to the industry.

Is Standard 11 in Emerald online or face-to-face?

Astra Group: online + practical. Diggerman Training: face-to-face. Australian Operator Training: face-to-face. Coal Train Australia: face-to-face.

Can I do a Standard 11 refresher in Emerald?

Astra Group, Diggerman Training and Coal Train Australia say a refresher is offered. Listed refresher prices: Diggerman Training $385; Coal Train Australia $250. Some refresher courses need a current Standard 11 Statement of Attainment, so check the provider's page. The standard requires refresher training at least once every five years under the mine training scheme.

Who needs Standard 11?

Recognised Standard 11 applies to Queensland coal mines under the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999. It requires the Queensland Coal Mining Induction and a site induction before a coal mine worker starts work. The site senior executive is responsible for the mine training scheme.

How long does Standard 11 last?

The standard sets no separate validity period for the induction certificate. It does require each coal mine worker to get refresher training under the mine training scheme at least once every five years.

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