Standard 11 Brisbane Course – RIISS00034 Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Set
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Need to complete Standard 11 in Brisbane for work on a Queensland coal mine site? A Training delivers RIISS00034 Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Set. This course is also called Standard 11. It is for new workers, contractors, and support staff entering the Queensland coal mining industry.

Before you book, check what your employer needs. Standard 11 can help you meet safety training rules for many Queensland coal mine sites. It does not guarantee site access by itself. Your employer may need more before you start work. This may include a site induction, Coal Board Medical, onboarding forms, or extra tickets.

If you are heading to a BMA, Glencore, or other specific mine site, check with your employer first. Some mine sites have their own induction process, contractor ID rules, medical checks, and site access steps. A Training can explain the Standard 11 pathway. Your employer, mine operator, or Site Senior Executive decides if the site accepts it.

Standard 11 also includes practical assessments. It is not a fully online course. You may need to do CPR on the floor. You may also complete emergency tasks, apply initial response actions, and use training equipment. This page explains the fee, course options, units, physical tasks, and what to bring. It also explains what you may need after you pass.

Standard 11 Brisbane quick details

A Training delivers training and assessment on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

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Before you book Standard 11, check this first

Many learners call us after a recruiter, employer, or labour hire company tells them to “get Standard 11”. The problem is simple. Not every worker needs the same course.

Before you book, check these details with your employer or site contact:

• Do I need the full RIISS00034 Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Set?
• Do I need a Standard 11 refresher instead of the full course?
• Do I need a BMA-specific or site induction?
• Do I need a Coal Board Medical before work starts?
• Do I need extra training for underground mining?
• Do I need supervisor training such as S123 or G2?
• Does my employer need my Statement of Attainment by a certain date?
• Are there any site access documents I need before booking?

This step can help you avoid booking the wrong course.

What Standard 11 does and does not do

Standard 11 can help you:

• Complete RIISS00034
• Prepare for Queensland surface coal mine safety rules
• Understand communication, risk control, emergency response, WHS, and site procedures
• Build essential skills for working safely in a mining environment
• Receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment if you pass

Standard 11 does not automatically:

• Guarantee access to every coal mine site
• Replace a site induction
• Replace a Coal Board Medical
• Replace employer onboarding
• Cover all underground mining rules
• Replace supervisor training such as S123 or G2
• Confirm that a BMA or Glencore site will accept your documents

Rules can vary by employer, labour hire company, contractor role, or mine site. Check what your employer needs before you book.

Which Standard 11 pathway do you need?

Use this as a general guide. If your employer has given you written instructions, follow those instructions first.

Ask your employer to confirm the course code, site rule, or induction name. If the list mentions RIISS00034, Standard 11, surface mining induction, coal mine safety skill set, or generic induction, this course may be the option they mean.

Still unsure which pathway applies? Call A Training on 1300 707 677 before booking. If your employer sent you a list, have it ready. The team can help check if it refers to RIISS00034, refresher training, site induction, S123, G2, or another course.

Common Standard 11 booking mistakes to avoid

Many learners need to book fast because of a job start, deadline, or employer request. Before you book, avoid these common mistakes:

• Booking the full course when your employer has asked for a refresher.
• Assuming Standard 11 replaces a Coal Board Medical.
• Assuming Standard 11 guarantees access to a BMA, Glencore, or other specific site.
• Choosing online training without knowing that face-to-face practical assessment is still required.
• Assuming surface Standard 11 covers underground mining rules.
• Forgetting to check if your employer needs the Statement of Attainment by a set date.
• Arriving without photo ID, USI details, or suitable clothing.
• Booking before checking whether your role needs extra tickets.

If you are unsure, call before you book. It is much easier to check your pathway first than to fix the wrong booking later.

What is Standard 11?

Many Queensland coal mining employers and mine sites call this training Standard 11. It is the common name for mining induction training used for surface coal mining operations in Queensland.

The course code is RIISS00034 Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Set. It includes units that cover workplace communication, local risk control, initial response first aid, emergency response, site procedures, and workplace health and safety.

Standard 11 is for people who may work in a surface coal mining environment under supervision. It helps learners understand how coal mine sites manage safety, hazards, work steps, emergencies, and risk.

Who needs Standard 11?

You may need Standard 11 if you are entering a Queensland coal mine site for work. This can include operational roles and support roles.

Your employer may require Standard 11 for:

• New coal mine workers
• Contractors
• Labour hire workers
• Tradespeople
• Plant operators
• Maintenance workers
• Cleaners and cooks working on mine sites
• Administration or support staff who need site access
• Workers joining their first coal mine
• Workers returning to the coal mining industry after time away
• Workers moving into Queensland coal from another industry
• Workers supporting mining projects in Central Queensland, Southern Queensland, or the Bowen Basin

Standard 11 is not only for machinery operators. Many people who support coal mining operations still need to understand hazard reporting, emergency response, safety practices, and local risk control.

Course options and duration

A Training offers flexible Standard 11 course options for Brisbane learners.

Option 1: 2 days face to face

This option suits learners who want direct trainer support from start to finish.

You attend face-to-face training across 2 days. You complete the required theory and practical assessment during the course.

This may suit you if you are new to mining, prefer classroom learning, need more guidance, or feel nervous about assessment.

Option 2: Online training + 1 day face-to-face practical assessment

This option lets you finish the online training before your practical assessment day.

You must complete the online work before attending the practical assessment. This may suit you if you want more flexibility. It may also suit you if you are comfortable with online learning or need to fit training around work, travel, or family.

This is not a fully online course. Standard 11 includes hands-on tasks, so you still need to attend in person.

Can you complete the practical assessment?

Standard 11 includes written and practical assessment. You need to safely take part in the required tasks.

On the practical day, you must follow trainer instructions, speak clearly, and take part in mock work tasks.

Practical tasks may include:

• Doing CPR on the floor for at least 2 minutes
• Taking part in emergency response tasks
• Showing initial response actions
• Handling and carrying training equipment
• Using, or showing knowledge of, fire response equipment
• Following workplace safety instructions
• Completing written or theory tasks
• Showing that you can follow safety practices in a mining environment

Contact A Training before booking if you are worried about CPR, kneeling, or practical tasks. Some assessment tasks are required, so check them before you book.

Standard 11 course fee

The current fee for A Training’s Standard 11 Brisbane course is:

A Training’s course fee is clear before you book. If you are booking for a team, call A Training to discuss group bookings, course dates, and employer needs.

What units are included in RIISS00034?

RIISS00034 includes the following units. These units teach communication, safety, risk, first aid, and emergency response for surface coal mines.

RIICOM201E – Communicate in the workplace

This unit covers clear workplace communication, reporting, listening, following instructions, and using communication systems safely.

Clear communication matters in coal mining. Teams need clear instructions, accurate reports, and fast action during hazards or incidents.

RIIERR205D – Apply initial response First Aid

This unit covers how to apply initial response first aid at work.

Workers learn how to respond to injury or illness until further help arrives. This may include first aid actions, emergency communication, and following site steps.

RIIERR302E – Respond to local emergencies and incidents

This unit covers how to respond to local emergencies and incidents.

Learners explore emergency steps, incident response, communication needs, and how to assist sites when an emergency occurs.

RIIGOV201E – Comply with site work processes/procedures

This unit covers how to follow work steps, workplace procedures, and site instructions.

Every Queensland coal mine site has rules that workers must follow. This unit helps learners understand how procedures support safe and efficient work teams.

RIIRIS201E – Conduct local risk control

This unit covers local risk control. Learners explore how to spot hazards, assess risks, and apply controls before work starts.

Risk control is one of the most important parts of coal mining safety. Workers need to spot hazards. These may include mobile plant, traffic, ground conditions, hazardous substances, isolation risks, and changing site conditions.

RIIWHS201E – Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

This unit covers how to work safely and follow workplace health and safety policies.

It focuses on safe work practices, WHS duties, hazard reporting, and each worker’s role in coal mining safety.

What you will learn

Standard 11 gives learners a safety foundation before they start work on a Queensland coal mine site.

During the course, you will learn about:

• Queensland coal mining safety expectations
• Common hazards in surface coal mining
• Workplace communication
• Local risk control
• Safe work procedures
• Emergency response
• Initial response first aid
• Workplace health and safety duties
• Site instructions and reporting
• Hazard identification
• Practical safety practices
• The role of workers, supervisors, and the Site Senior Executive
• How mine sites manage risk through their training system and induction process

The course helps learners understand how safety works in a mining environment. It is not just about memorising information for an assessment.

Working on a BMA, Glencore, or site-specific mine site?

If you are completing Standard 11 for a specific employer or mine site, check their rules before you book.

Some mine sites may need specific booking details, a site induction, a contractor number, a Coal Board Medical, proof of employment, or extra documents.

A Training’s Standard 11 course provides RIISS00034. Your employer or mine site decides whether this course meets its site access rules.

Before you book, ask your employer or site contact:

• Do I need RIISS00034 Standard 11?
• Do I need a BMA-specific or site induction?
• Do I need an employee ID, contractor number, or site reference before booking?
• Do I need a Coal Board Medical or other medical check?
• Do I need extra tickets such as first aid, confined space, working at heights, or supervisor training?
• Are there any deadlines for sending my nationally recognised Statement of Attainment?
• Does the mine site have its own induction process after Standard 11?

If your employer sent you a list, contact A Training before you book. The team can help check if it refers to RIISS00034, refresher training, S123, G2, site induction, or another course.

What happens after you pass?

After you pass, you will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the RIISS00034 units.

Your employer, recruiter, labour hire company, or mine site onboarding team may ask for this document. They may need it before you move further through their induction process.

After the course, you may need to:

• Send your Statement of Attainment to your employer
• Complete a site induction
• Complete a Coal Board Medical or mining medical
• Provide photo ID and USI details
• Complete employer onboarding forms
• Attend drug and alcohol screening
• Provide PPE information
• Complete extra training if your role needs it
• Follow the mine’s training scheme once you start work

If a mine site or employer asks for something else, ask them to confirm it in writing. This makes it easier to work out whether you need a refresher, site induction, medical, supervisor training, or another ticket.

Standard 11 and the mine’s training scheme

Once you start work on a coal mine site, your employer or mine operator may have its own training system and mine’s training scheme.

This system explains how the mine trains, supervises, assesses, and keeps workers current.

Standard 11 gives you a foundation. The mine site may still need to verify your skills, explain local steps, and provide extra training before you do certain tasks.

This is why a worker may complete Standard 11 and still need further induction before starting work. The course is an important step. The mine site still controls its own procedures, risk management, and access rules.

Standard 11 vs White Card vs Coal Board Medical

Many new workers are told they need several “tickets” before they start. These are not the same.

If you have been asked for Standard 11, a White Card, and a Coal Board Medical, you may need all three. Ask your employer to confirm what your role needs.

Standard 11 for surface coal mining

A Training’s Standard 11 course is linked to surface coal mining through RIISS00034.

Surface coal mine work may include operations, maintenance, transport, labouring, support services, and contractor work. The course helps learners understand the safety practices expected before they work in this environment.

If you need underground access, do not assume the same course covers your role. Underground coal mining may need extra units or a different course. Always check before you book.

Is Standard 11 the same course everywhere?

Standard 11 courses use the required units, but providers may teach them in different ways.

Some providers offer 2-day public courses. Some offer blended learning with online training and face-to-face practical assessment. Some focus on employer group bookings. Others may offer refresher or experienced worker pathways.

When comparing course pages, do not look at price alone. Check:

• Whether the course covers RIISS00034
• Whether the provider explains the units clearly
• Whether practical assessment is included
• Whether the course suits your employer’s site rules
• Whether the location and dates work for you
• Whether support is available if you are new to the industry
• Whether you need a refresher, full course, or site pathway

Choose the course that matches your role, employer, and mine site.

What to bring to your Standard 11 course

To help your training day run smoothly, bring:

• Photo ID
• Your USI details
• Lunch
• Enclosed footwear
• Suitable clothing for practical activities
• Any employer instructions you have been given
• Any documents A Training asks for when you book

For hands-on tasks, A Training may ask you to wear suitable clothing, such as cotton drill clothing, and enclosed footwear. Check your booking confirmation before you attend.

Brisbane training location details

A Training delivers Standard 11 training in Brisbane. Check your booking confirmation for the current venue address, arrival time, parking, and access instructions.

To prepare for the day:

• Plan your travel before the course date
• Arrive early enough to sign in
• Bring lunch unless your booking confirmation says otherwise
• Wear enclosed footwear and practical clothing
• Bring any documents your employer has provided
• Contact A Training before the course if you are unsure about what to bring

This matters if you are travelling from outside Brisbane. It also applies if you are coming from the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Redlands, Central Queensland, or Southern Queensland.

Learning support and LLN requirements

Standard 11 includes theory and assessment tasks. Learners need suitable language, literacy, and numeracy skills.

Contact A Training before booking if you are unsure about reading, writing, online training, or assessment tasks. The team can explain what to expect and discuss whether learning support may be available.

This can help new workers, nervous learners, and people who have not completed formal training for some time.

Public courses and group bookings

A Training offers Standard 11 public courses for individual learners. Employers can also ask about group bookings.

Public courses suit people who need to book their own training before applying for mining work or starting a new role.

Group bookings may suit employers, labour hire companies, and contractors who need multiple workers trained for the same mining project or site.

To discuss company bookings, call 1300 707 677.

How to book Standard 11 in Brisbane

Booking your Standard 11 course is simple, but check your pathway first.

1. Check your employer or mine site rules.
2. Confirm whether you need the full course, refresher, or another pathway.
3. Book online or call A Training if you are unsure.
4. Complete any required online learning before your practical assessment day.
5. Attend your face-to-face training or assessment with photo ID, USI details, and suitable clothing.
6. If you pass, receive your nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.

If your employer has given you a course code or onboarding checklist, keep it nearby when booking. This helps you check whether you are booking the course they asked for.

Book your Standard 11 course

Call 1300 707 677

Why book Standard 11 with A Training?

A Training is a Brisbane-based training provider known for practical, professional, and personal training.

The team helps students understand the course, not just get through it. This is useful if you are new to mining, nervous about assessment, or unsure what your employer expects.

Reliable course scheduling

A Training’s key promise is simple: we don’t cancel courses.

If you need Standard 11 for a job start, contract deadline, or employer onboarding, booking confidence matters. A cancelled course can delay work, affect travel plans, and create stress.

If a rare issue affects a course, A Training will contact enrolled learners about the next options.

Practical, supportive training

Trainers deliver the course in a practical, supportive setting. Students receive clear guidance, realistic assessment expectations, and help to understand safety practices they may face on site.

Experienced trainer support

A Training is led by David Tucker, Trainer / Assessor / Director. David has delivered VET-sector training since 2012. He holds qualifications across training and assessment, WHS, business management, quality auditing, and fire safety.

With so many industry trainers and course providers available, choose a team that explains the course clearly and supports learners through the process.

Nationally recognised training

A Training delivers training and assessment on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Successful students receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the completed units.

Reviewed by David Tucker

David Tucker, Trainer / Assessor / Director at A Training, reviewed this page.

David has delivered VET-sector training since 2012. He holds qualifications across training and assessment, WHS, business management, quality auditing, and fire safety.

David Tucker reviewed this page to help learners understand course options, practical assessment tasks, learner support, and site access questions.

Last reviewed: June 2026

Sources and recognition

This page refers to nationally recognised training and Queensland coal mine site access rules. For official information, learners can refer to training.gov.au, Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 information, the official USI website, and Queensland Government or Resources Safety & Health Queensland information.

Useful source links to add in the CMS:

• RIISS00034 Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Set on training.gov.au
• Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 on training.gov.au
• Official USI website
• Coal Mine Workers’ Health Scheme information
• ResHealth information from Resources Safety & Health Queensland

Always confirm employer and mine site access rules with your employer, labour hire company, contractor manager, or mine operator.

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Standard 11 Brisbane FAQs

What is Standard 11 in Queensland?

Standard 11 is the common name for mining induction training used by many Queensland coal mining employers and coal mine sites. The course code is RIISS00034.

Is Standard 11 mandatory for Queensland coal mine workers?

Many Queensland coal mine employers require Standard 11 before work starts. Always check what your employer or mine site needs.

Is this course RIISS00034?

Yes. A Training’s Standard 11 Brisbane course is for RIISS00034 Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Set.

Is Standard 11 the same as Generic Induction?

Many employers call this Standard 11. Some people still use the older term Generic Induction. Ask your employer to confirm the course code if you are unsure.

Can I do Standard 11 online?

A Training offers online training for the theory part. You still need to attend face-to-face practical assessment.

How long does Standard 11 take?

A Training offers 2 options. You can complete 2 days face to face, or online training followed by 1 day of face-to-face practical assessment.

What is the price for Standard 11 Brisbane?

The current course fee is $650 GST free per person. For group or company bookings, call 1300 707 677.

Do I need Standard 11 for a BMA site?

You may need Standard 11 for a BMA site. Check with your employer or site contact before booking. Some sites may have extra rules or their own induction process.

Is Standard 11 the same as a White Card?

No. A White Card is construction induction training. Standard 11 is linked to Queensland coal mining induction. One does not replace the other.

Do I also need a Coal Board Medical?

You may need a Coal Board Medical or mining medical. This depends on your employer, role, and mine site. Ask your employer what medical checks apply.

What physical tasks are required?

You may need to do CPR on the floor for at least 2 minutes. You may also take part in emergency tasks and handle training equipment.

What happens if I cannot complete the CPR assessment?

CPR is a practical assessment task. Contact A Training before booking if you are worried about kneeling, getting to the floor, or completing CPR.

What should I bring to Standard 11 training?

Bring photo ID, your USI details, lunch, enclosed footwear, and suitable clothing. Your booking confirmation may include extra instructions.

How soon do I receive my Statement of Attainment?

If you pass, you will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the completed units. Check with A Training for current processing times.

Does Standard 11 expire?

Standard 11 refresher needs are often managed around a 5-year cycle. Employers and mine sites may have their own rules, so check before you book.

Does Standard 11 cover underground mining?

RIISS00034 is for surface coal mine safety. If you need underground mine access, check whether extra training applies.

Can employers book group Standard 11 training?

Yes. Employers can call A Training on 1300 707 677 to discuss group or company bookings.

Is Standard 11 recognised outside Queensland?

Standard 11 is most strongly linked to Queensland coal mining. If you are working in another state or on a different mine site, ask your employer what they accept.

Do contractors need Standard 11?

Contractors may need Standard 11 if they need access to a Queensland coal mine site. This can include trades, maintenance, transport, labour hire, and support roles.

What if my employer asks for the same course under a different name?

Some employers may use terms such as Standard 11, S11, mining induction, surface mining induction, generic induction, or coal mine safety skill set. Ask them to confirm the course code before booking.