Mining Certification Pathway Planner
Select your target role, tick the certs you already have, and get a personalised pathway with costs and timeframes.
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Which certs do you already have?
Tick everything you already hold (required certs shown first)
Certs Remaining
4
of 4 required
Estimated Cost
$575 - $1,070
for required certs
Total Time
4 days
estimated duration
Costs are indicative. Compare current prices at /certs/, including White Card providers and Standard 11 providers.
Your Recommended Pathway
White Card
General construction induction card. Often asked for on mine construction and shutdown work.
Pre-Employment Medical
Full medical including drug & alcohol, functional capacity, hearing, and vision tests.
Providers: Sonic Health Plus, WorkPac Medical
First Aid
Provide first aid. Recommended for all mining workers.
Providers: St John Ambulance, Red Cross
Working at Heights
Working safely at heights. Required for most mining roles.
Providers: TAFE, Verto Training
Optional Certs to Boost Your Application
Not required, but can make you stand out and earn more
Standard 11 (Coal Mining Induction)
Generic induction required before working on a Queensland coal mine.
Compare Standard 11 providersConfined Space(RIIWHS202E)
Working safely in confined spaces. Required for underground and maintenance roles.
Forklift(TLILIC0003)
Licence to operate a forklift truck. Useful for warehouse and maintenance roles.
White card and Standard 11 costs come from published provider prices on our provider comparison pages. Other costs and durations are indicative only, are not sourced or dated, and vary by provider and location, so compare current prices before you book. Queensland coal mine roles require Standard 11. Some employers ask for extra site-specific inductions or medicals, so always check exact requirements with the employer.