Schedule 26 position
Authorised Mine Surveyor — underground
Produce, supervise and certify the required underground mine surveys and plans.
THE LEGISLATION EXAM IN NUMBERS
- 55questions: 15 mandatory, 20 general, 20 on the Mine Surveyor (underground) role
- 3 hoursin one sitting
- 80%to pass: 44 of 55
- Open bookyour own printed WHS Act and Mines Regulations, tabbed and highlighted within WorkSafe's rules
Published by WorkSafe WA (legislation examinations FAQ). The exam pass is one requirement among several; appointment to the position is a separate step by the mine operator.
APPOINTMENT
Check the role and eligibility.
Required for an underground mine where a mine survey plan is required under r. 675S. Clause 12(3) requires an authorised mine surveyor’s certificate, grade 1.
Read Schedule 26 clause 12 and current WorkSafe competency guidance before appointment.
A qualification, official exam pass and written mine appointment are separate things. Confirm your appointed place, functions and alternate arrangements.
WORKING INTERFACES
Who the role works with.
- Supplies certified survey information to the mine’s responsible management.
- The mine’s management system defines coordination with planning, geotechnical and operating personnel; the clause does not prescribe one universal reporting line.
LEGAL FUNCTIONS
What the position is responsible for.
- Conduct required surveys and prepare statutory plans.
- Supervise others carrying out those surveys and plans.
- Certify their accuracy and correctness.
Schedule 26 clause 12 · r. 675S
PRACTICAL SHIFT ROUTINE
Daily prompts to adapt to your site.
- Review survey requests, changed workings and plan currency.
- Check controlled survey data and unresolved discrepancies.
- Record checks, certifications and communication of safety-relevant changes.
PQM suggested workflow — adapt to site arrangements; not a universal daily legal frequency. Inspection timing is risk-based; these prompts are not a universal statutory daily checklist.
WHEN AN INCIDENT OCCURS
Work through the site emergency plan.
Escalate material survey or plan discrepancies affecting safety. Support authorised incident assessment with verified spatial information; do not enter restricted or unsafe areas merely to collect data.
Open incident first actionsSOURCE & REVIEW
Read the controlling source.
Schedule 26 clause 12 · r. 675S
- WA legislation: current WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022
- WorkSafe: demonstrating competency
- WorkSafe: emergency plan for mining operations
Overview of the role-specific functions. Other WHS duties and site procedures may also apply. Sources checked 2026-10-05. Editorial summary awaiting independent professional review. Check current law, your written appointment and site procedures.
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