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Mutual recognition of certificates

Application for mutual recognition of an equivalent occupation in South Australia – mine and quarry managers

Under the Mutual Recognition (SA) Act 1993 (MR Act), enacted under the Commonwealth Mutual Recognition Act 1992, provision applies for persons who hold valid interstate mine or quarry manager's certificates to have their certificate recognised in South Australia. To be entitled to registration in South Australia under the Mutual Recognition regime a person must currently be registered in the state that issued the certificate. Mutual recognition only applies if the state that issued the certificate still recognises the occupation (mine or quarry manager) to which the certificate relates.

A person applying for mutual recognition of an interstate mine or quarry manager's certificate must hold a 'full' certificate, i.e. a first or second class mine or quarry manager's certificate, or carry a restriction that is transferrable, i.e. a quarry manager's certificate restricted to managing less than 25 persons, or quarry manager restricted to sand mining oeprations. If a person holds a certificate restricted to a place name mine or quarry or a supervisory certificate, the certificate cannot be mutually recognised.

There is a mutual reciprocity agreement between Australia and New Zealand, however this does not apply to other countries. Therefore if a person holds a mine or quarry manager's certificate from a country other than New Zealand, they should apply for a certificate through the normal processes by submitting an application for an underground mine or quarry manager's certificate.

A person applying for mutual recognition for a particular mine or quarry manager position in South Australia should also be aware of the current regulations in relation to the qualifications required for mine or quarry managers - refer to pages 3-5 and 12-14 of the Mines and Works Inspection Regulations 1998 (see below). Persons applying for mutual recognition of certificates are not required to undertake any examinations, including mining law examinations.

The Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy (DMITRE) (formerly PIRSA) is the relevant authority to grant registration in South Australia and all details are kept in the statutory 'Mutual Recognition Register of Mine and Quarry Managers’. Registration will confer exactly the same rights in South Australia as the interstate certificate entitlement.

A confirmation letter confirming details of the applicant's registration will be issued if the application meets the requirements of the Mutual Recognition Act, together with a tax receipt for payment of the application. Certificates are not issued for mutual recognition. Please allow up to one month for the processing of an application.

Below is the checklist and application, Statutory Declaration and the  Mines and Works Inspection Regulations (for information regarding qualifications for managers).