Mutual recognition of interstate mining competencies

If you hold an equivalent certificate of competency issued by another Australian or New Zealand jurisdiction, you can apply to have it recognised by mutual recognition. You will need to hold the relevant risk management competency as outlined in the application form below.

Mutual recognition is available for the certificates listed below.

The Board of Examiners keeps a register of certificates and notices issued. To check if one has been issued, email BOESecretary@rshq.qld.gov.au.

Essential information prior to application

For submission of a mutual recognition request, ensure you have thoroughly reviewed, completed, and, where applicable, certified all necessary documents listed in the table below. To ensure your application is considered valid, you must submit a fully completed application form along with all required supporting documentation.

Certification of documents

The following persons will be accepted to certify a document:

• commissioner for declarations
• a justice of the peace.

Find a justice of the peace or commissioner for declarations in Queensland.

Change of name and supporting documents

If you have changed your name or the details of your name are different on the documents provided, you must provide evidence of the name change from the relevant Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages. It is the applicant's responsibility to:

• provide official translation of those documents that are in a language other than English
• ensure documents with an expiry date are renewed before they expire
• maintain currency of documents with an expiry date, relative to this application.

Written examination schedule

Written exams are held monthly in Brisbane, Dysart, Mackay, Moranbah and Rockhampton. They may also be held in Townsville and Mount Isa depending on availability and resourcing.

• 2024 written examination schedule (PDF, 113KB).

If you cannot attend these venues, you can organise to sit the exam at a courthouse, library, school or similar government office. If you choose this option, read and complete the consent, information and rules for external supervisors and candidates (PDF, 138KB).

How to apply

To apply for mutual recognition, you can either mail the application form and supporting documentation to the Board of Examiners or submit your application using the digital smartform. The Board of Examiners will review your application to make sure you have the required qualifications and experience.

Submit smartform application