Do you want to know what the Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor exam consists of and how to pass? Our handy guide will give you the tools to best prepare to pass this exam.
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What is the Statutory Supervisor Exam and what does it consist of?
A statutory supervisor candidate must sit the Exam for Statutory Positions through the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS). The exam tests a candidate’s knowledge of health and safety legislation, mine safety, and role-specific codes of practice.
The exam consists of 55 questions taken from a bank of questions. No two exams will be exactly the same. Questions are either:
- True or False (Yes or No)
- Multiple Choice
- Fill in the blank
A majority of the questions refer to the Work Health and Safety Act 2020, the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022, and a relevant Mine Safety Management System. Copies of these texts are provided, but candidates can bring their own annotated copies.
The exam is divided into three pools of questions:
Pool 1 – Mandatory questions – 90% mark required to pass
Mandatory questions test the candidate’s knowledge of WHS law and relate to the following act and regulations:
- WHS Act 2020: Questions are centered around sections dealing with duties, consultation, obligations, and the powers and functions of the regulator.
- WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022: Questions are focused on mine safety management systems and hazard and risk management.
Pool 2 – General questions – 80% mark required to pass
General questions test a candidate’s ability to navigate legislative texts. Questions can be taken from any part of the WHS Act or regulations, and the candidate must locate the answer in either text.
Pool 3 – Role-specific questions – 90% mark required to pass
These questions are specific to the role of a statutory supervisor on a mine site. Typically, most questions will come from the Mine Safety Management System Code of Practice.
For examples of questions you may be given during the exam, see THIS VIDEO from DEMIRS.
How do I book the Statutory Supervisor Exam?
Once you have completed your risk management training with Schedule 26 Training, you can go ahead and book your exam through the DEMIRS Mine Statutory Position Portal (MSPP). This guide will help you with booking the examination.
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Speak to us at Schedule 26 Training for help with your exam preparation and to complete the required units of competency before taking the exam.