B Grade Tunnel Manager Training for Mining Industry

Extractive Units

B Grade - Tunnel Manager

B-Grade Tunnel Manager

There are several strong, practical reasons to study for a B-Grade Tunnel Manager qualification in New Zealand — whether you’re already in the extractives industry or looking to enter the tunnelling sector at a higher level.

Below is a clear, realistic overview of why this qualification is valuable.

Here are the main reasons people pursue it:

Opens the door to better-paid supervisory jobs
Is the stepping stone to becoming a full A-Grade Tunnel Manager
Makes you significantly more employable in civil construction and tunnelling.
Gives you recognised legal authority on site.
Provides skills transferable across multiple industries.
Puts you on a strong career path in a sector that remains in high demand.

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All requirements listed under Health and Safety at Work (Mining Operations and Quarrying Operations - Prescribed Competency Requirements for Certificates of Competence):

Safe Work Instrument 2023 - Schedule 14

Kindly also take note of the Amended Safe Work Instrument (SWI) of 2025, found at:

Amended SWI 2025

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What the training covers

Knowledge of legislation and regulatory requirements for extractive/tunnelling sites — what managers must know about compliance, documentation, safety law.
Ability to inspect and report on site safety and operations, identify hazards, compile reports, ensure compliance.
Understanding of underground workings — safe working in tunnels, basic underground operations knowledge.
Skills to conduct incident investigations — understanding what went wrong, documenting, analysing, and helping prevent re-occurrences.
Ability to undertake job safety analyses — identify risks, plan safe methods, manage hazards before work.
Knowledge of support systems for underground operations — understanding and applying installation and reassessment of supports.
Understanding and ability to manage underground infrastructure — ventilation, electrical, water, compressed air, and general services maintenance.
Capacity to use mathematics and problem-solving skills relevant to extractive/tunnel environments — e.g. measurements, load calculations, planning work.

Confined Space Introduction

Confined Space Introduction and Plan Entry

Confined Space & Gas Testing

Atmospheric and Energy & Chemical plant Gas Testing

Breathing Apparatus (CABA) Training

Refresher - Confined Space and Gas Testing

Using mobile plant in Infrastructure

Configure a non-slewing articulated crane

Slinging regular loads safely

Overhead Gantry Crane

Operate a Truck Loader Crane

Rigging, Slinging & Direct a Crane (Dogman)

Sling Complex Loads for Crane Operations

Cab-controlled gantry crane

Demonstrate knowledge of crane industry

Fire Extinguisher Training

Fire Warden Course

First Aid Level 1

First Aid Level 2

Workplace Health & Safety requirements

Health and Safety Representative - Stage-1

Health and Safety Representative - Stage 2

Role and functions of the Health and Safety Representative

Workplace Health and Safety culture and practices

Job Safety Analysis

Mental Health Courses

Mobile Elevating Work Platform

Refresher - Mobile Elevating Work Platform

Harness Safety

Working at Heights Advanced

Harness Safety & Height Safety Systems

Inspect Height Safety Equipment

Refresher - Working at Heights

Incident Investigation including ICAM - Lead Investigation Techniques

Health and safety risk assessment to a job role

Operate a Telehandler

Refresher - Operate a Telehandler

Isolations (Lock-out tag-out)

Lockout and reinstate machinery in the workplace

Permit Issuer

Permit Issuer and Receiver

Permit Receiver

Manual Handling practices in the workplace

Manual Handling Awareness

Use Of Spill Kits Awareness

Safe Management, handling & storage of hazardous substances in the workplace

Chemical Certified Handler

Geotechnical requirements for ground stability on extraction sites

Incident Investigation at an extractive site

Job Safety Analysis

Planning Rehabilitation Operations for extractive sites

Management and use of water

Managing extraction to minimise Environmental Impacts

Safe Working Practices

Human Factors

Leadership in an organisation

Develop Standard Operating Procedures

Risk Management at an extractive site

Extraction methods, and plant equipment for surface extraction

Conveyors, Crushing, Screening and Knowledge of geology of surface extraction

Assessing, monitoring, and controlling risks to worker health in the extractives industry

Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS Level 3 & 4)

Hazards & Controls for Stockpiling and tip heads

Regulatory Requirements

Inspecting & Reporting Safety Operations

Safety Checks, Plan & Maintenance for extractive operations

First Aid Level 2

Incident Investigation at an extractive site

Job Safety Analysis

Management and use of water

Managing extraction to minimise Environmental Impacts

Safe Working Practices

Human Factors

Teams and Team Leadership

Risk Management at an extractive site

Demonstrate knowledge of worker health in the extractive Industries

Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS Level 3 & 4)

Conveyors, Crushing, Screening and Stockpiling and Tip Head Management

Regulatory Requirements

Safety Checks, Plan & Maintenance for extractive operations