The Western Australian Mine Survey Board is investigating the possibility of introducing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and annual registration requirements for all Western Australian authorised mine surveyors.
Before investigating the proposal any further, the board wants to consult with the WA mine surveying community and supporting institutions to gather relevant information and views on the idea, which has been a success in New South Wales.
In New South Wales, mines are required to use a registered mining surveyor to carry out surveys and prepare plans of the mine.
Becoming registered requires a surveyor to meet a number of criteria including holding an approved qualification, a certain amount of mining surveying experience as well as passing a number of assessments. Queensland has similar requirements to NSW.
Requirements in Western Australia are currently less rigorous.
All interested persons organisations are invited to make a formal submission to the board to support, object or provide comment on any part of the proposal. Submissions will close on 1 October and can be emailed to kemsig@kemsig.com.au or sent in writing to: WA MSB Industry Comment, PO Box 2667, Boulder WA 6432.
