Schedule 26 position
Winding Engine Driver
Operate the mine winder covered by the appointment.
THE LEGISLATION EXAM IN NUMBERS
- 55questions: 15 mandatory, 20 general, 20 on the Winding Engine Driver 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 a mine-shaft winder raising or lowering people, material or plant. Clause 13 distinguishes class 1 (at least 75 kW) and class 2 engines and specifies supervised experience and competence assessment for each.
Read Schedule 26 clause 13 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.
- The mine operator or SSE determines the relevant competence-assessment system.
- Operating communications, supervision and maintenance interfaces follow the mine’s winding procedures.
LEGAL FUNCTIONS
What the position is responsible for.
- Operate the particular winder for which you are appointed.
Schedule 26 clause 13
PRACTICAL SHIFT ROUTINE
Daily prompts to adapt to your site.
- Review the operating handover, restrictions and equipment status.
- Complete assigned checks and communications under the approved winding procedure.
- Record faults, interruptions and handover information.
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.
Raise the alarm for an abnormal winding event and follow the approved stop and emergency process. Escalate to the designated supervisor and technical responders; no improvised rescue or restart.
Open incident first actionsSOURCE & REVIEW
Read the controlling source.
Schedule 26 clause 13
- 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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