Get qualified with MITO
Take the next step in your mining or quarrying career. These micro‑credentials build foundational management, safety, and operational knowledge for those aiming to achieve a B‑grade Certificate of Competence.
Programme outline
The following micro-credentials are required for a B-grade Opencast Coal Mine Manager CoC, B-grade Quarry Manager CoC, and B-grade Alluvial Mine Manager CoC and must be showing on your Record of Achievement before you apply for your CoC.
Safe Work Instrument mapping
- Schedule 5 – B-grade Opencast Coal Mine Manager unit standards
- Schedule 9 – B-grade Quarry Manager unit standards
- Schedule 12 – B-grade Alluvial Mine Manager unit standards
In addition to the the following micro-credentials, you will also need to complete the following:
- First Aid course
Micro-credentials required
✓ Explain how the Health and Safety at Work Act applies on an extractive site.
✓ Describe what the Resource Management Act requires for protecting the environment at an extractive site.
✓ Explain the main rules of the Crown Minerals Act, including how permits work.
✓ Explain the rules for hazardous substances and emergencies.
- Level: 6
- Credits: 25
ACT Safety Workshop Schedule
| Course code | Online course (8am–4pm) | Dates (4 day course) |
| 26-578 | Unit Standard 7142 | 7–10 April 2026 |
| 26-579 | Unit Standard 7142 | 15–18 June 2026 |
| 26-580 | Unit Standard 7142 | 3–6 August 2026 |
| 26-581 | Unit Standard 7142 | 2–5 November 2026 |
Training fee
The training fee is $1,400* (excluding GST and any bulk learner discount). Note this is a fixed fee and is non-refundable.
*MITO will provide a credit where any unit standards have been previously completed toward this micro‑credential.
✓ Identify hazards, follow safe working practices, and respond correctly in emergencies.
✓ Understand how working surfaces at extractive sites are affected by site conditions.
✓ Describe how working surfaces are laid out, built, and maintained.
✓ Recognise hazardous substances and their effects.
- Level: 3
- Credits: 10
ACT Safety Workshop Schedule
You must complete both units within your expected MITO duration.
| Course code | Online course (8am–4pm) | Dates |
| 26-497 | Unit Standard 23648 | 3 March 2026 |
| 26-498 | Unit Standard 23648 | 13 May 2026 |
| 26-499 | Unit Standard 23648 | 16 July 2026 |
| 26-500 | Unit Standard 23648 | 24 September 2026 |
| 26-501 | Unit Standard 23648 | 12 November 2026 |
| Course code | Online course (8am–4pm) | Dates |
| 26-507 | Unit Standards 8902, 8905 | 16 February 2026 |
| 26-508 | Unit Standards 8902, 8905 | 16 March 2026 |
| 26-509 | Unit Standards 8902, 8905 | 14 May 2026 |
| 26-510 | Unit Standards 8902, 8905 | 6 July 2026 |
| 26-511 | Unit Standards 8902, 8905 | 21 October 2026 |
| 26-512 | Unit Standards 8902, 8905 | 3 December 2026 |
Training fee
The training fee is $620* (excluding GST and any bulk learner discount). Note this is a fixed fee and is non-refundable.
*MITO will provide a credit where any unit standards have been previously completed toward this micro‑credential.
✓ Identify hazards and risks, and choose measures for safe work practices.
✓ Recognise human factors that contribute to mistakes at extractive sites.
✓ Investigate incidents effectively.
✓ Carry out the full risk‑management process.
- Level: 5
- Credits: 31
ACT Safety Workshop Schedule
You must complete all three units within your expected MITO duration.
| Course code | Online course (8am–4pm) | Dates (2 day course) |
| 26-513 | Unit Standard 16686 | 23–24 February 2026 |
| 26-514 | Unit Standard 16686 | 20–21 April 2026 |
| 26-515 | Unit Standard 16686 | 3–4 June 2026 |
| 26-516 | Unit Standard 16686 | 29–30 July 2026 |
| 26-517 | Unit Standard 16686 | 12–13 August 2026 |
| 26-518 | Unit Standard 16686 | 15–16 October 2026 |
| 26-519 | Unit Standard 16686 | 1–2 December 2026 |
| Course code | Online course (8am–4pm) | Dates (2 day course) |
| 26-520 | Unit Standard 28983 | 2–3 March 2026 |
| 26-521 | Unit Standard 28983 | 14–15 May 2026 |
| 26-522 | Unit Standard 28983 | 20–21 July 2026 |
| 26-523 | Unit Standard 28983 | 28–29 September 2026 |
| 26-524 | Unit Standard 28983 | 10–11 November 2026 |
| Course code | Online course (8am–4pm) | Dates (2 day course) |
| 26-525 | Unit Standard 26855 | 22–23 April 2026 |
| 26-526 | Unit Standard 26855 | 22–23 June 2026 |
| 26-527 | Unit Standard 26855 | 12–13 August 2026 |
| 26-528 | Unit Standard 26855 | 19–20 October 2026 |
| 26-529 | Unit Standard 26855 | 1–2 December 2026 |
| Course code | Online course (8am–4pm) | Dates |
| 26-492 | Unit Standard 19522 | 2 March 2026 |
| 26-493 | Unit Standard 19522 | 12 May 2026 |
| 26-494 | Unit Standard 19522 | 15 July 2026 |
| 26-495 | Unit Standard 19522 | 23 September 2026 |
| 26-496 | Unit Standard 19522 | 11 November 2026 |
Training fee
The training fee is $2,360* (excluding GST and any bulk learner discount). Note this is a fixed fee and is non-refundable.
*MITO will provide a credit where any unit standards have been previously completed toward this micro‑credential.
✓ Understand water management requirements at extractive sites.
✓ Recognise and maintain water‑management infrastructure.
✓ Identify the environmental impacts of extraction activities and minimise them.
- Level: 5
- Credits: 22
ACT Safety Workshop Schedule
You must complete both units within your expected MITO duration.
| Course code | Online course (8am–4pm) | Dates |
| 26-583 | Unit Standard 21155 | 4 March 2026 |
| 26-584 | Unit Standard 21155 | 21 May 2026 |
| 26-585 | Unit Standard 21155 | 16 July 2026 |
| 26-586 | Unit Standard 21155 | 15 September 2026 |
| 26-587 | Unit Standard 21155 | 19 November 2026 |
| Course code | Online course (8am–4pm) | Dates (2 day course) |
| 26-588 | Unit Standard 21154, 21156 | 10-11 March 2026 |
| 26-589 | Unit Standard 21154, 21156 | 20-21 May 2026 |
| 26-590 | Unit Standard 21154, 21156 | 3-4 June 2026 |
| 26-591 | Unit Standard 21154, 21156 | 22-23 July 2026 |
| 26-592 | Unit Standard 21154, 21156 | 24-25 September 2026 |
| 26-593 | Unit Standard 21154, 21156 | 16-17 November 2026 |
Training fee
The training fee is $1,110* (excluding GST and any bulk learner discount). Note this is a fixed fee and is non-refundable.
*MITO will provide a credit where any unit standards have been previously completed toward this micro‑credential.
✓ Understand the basics of the Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS).
✓ Explain how different parts of an Incident Management Team work together.
✓ Build and maintain situational awareness during an incident.
✓ Contribute to planning and responding in an incident.
- Level: 4
- Credits: 7
ACT Safety Workshop Schedule
Learners must complete unit standard 32158 and submit it for marking before attending the 2 day course. Material will be made available when you have registered for the course.
| Course code | Online course (8am–4pm) | Dates (2 day course) |
| 26-539 | Unit Standards 29553, 29554, 32158 | 9–10 March 2026 |
| 26-540 | Unit Standards 29553, 29554, 32158 | 27–28 May 2026 |
| 26-541 | Unit Standards 29553, 29554, 32158 | 13–14 July 2026 |
| 26-542 | Unit Standards 29553, 29554, 32158 | 9–10 September 2026 |
| 26-543 | Unit Standards 29553, 29554, 32158 | 2–3 November 2026 |
Training fee
The training fee is $950* (excluding GST and any bulk learner discount). Note this is a fixed fee and is non-refundable.
*MITO will provide a credit where any unit standards have been previously completed toward this micro‑credential.
Choose to complete either:
Team Leadership and Worker Health micro-credential (Level 3)
✓ Understand what effective teams look like and different leadership styles.
✓ Understand roles and responsibilities for protecting workers at extractive sites.
✓ Identify key health hazards in extractive industries.
- Level: 3
- Credits: 7
ACT Safety Workshop Schedule
You must complete both units within your expected MITO duration.
| Course code | Online course (8am–4pm) | Dates |
| 26-556 | Unit Standard 27563 | 23 February 2026 |
| 26-557 | Unit Standard 27563 | 8 April 2026 |
| 26-558 | Unit Standard 27563 | 9 June 2026 |
| 26-559 | Unit Standard 27563 | 5 August 2026 |
| 26-560 | Unit Standard 27563 | 5 October 2026 |
| 26-561 | Unit Standard 27563 | 9 December 2026 |
| Course code | Online course (8am–4pm) | Dates |
| 26-562 | Unit Standard 31762 | 27 March 2026 |
| 26-563 | Unit Standard 31762 | 8 May 2026 |
| 26-564 | Unit Standard 31762 | 8 July 2026 |
| 26-565 | Unit Standard 31762 | 23 September 2026 |
| 26-566 | Unit Standard 31762 | 27 November 2026 |
Training fee
The training fee is $840* (excluding GST and any bulk learner discount). Note this is a fixed fee and is non-refundable.
*MITO will provide a credit where any unit standards have been previously completed toward this micro‑credential.
Leadership and Worker Health Risk Management micro-credential (Level 4)
✓ Understand core leadership principles.
✓ Recognise responsibilities when protecting worker health.
✓ Identify common health hazards in extractive industries.
✓ Apply leadership behaviours that support safe work practices.
- Level: 4
- Credits: 16
ACT Safety Workshop Schedule
You must complete both units within your expected MITO duration.
| Course code | Online course (8am–4pm) | Dates (2 day course) |
| 26-567 | Unit Standard 27564 | 24–25 February 2026 |
| 26-568 | Unit Standard 27564 | 9–10 April 2026 |
| 26-569 | Unit Standard 27564 | 10–11 June 2026 |
| 26-570 | Unit Standard 27564 | 6–7 August 2026 |
| 26-571 | Unit Standard 27564 | 6–7 October 2026 |
| 26-572 | Unit Standard 27564 | 10–11 December 2026 |
| Course code | Online course (8am–4pm) | Dates (2 day course) |
| 26-573 | Unit Standard 31761 | 25–26 March 2026 |
| 26-574 | Unit Standard 31761 | 6–7 May 2026 |
| 26-575 | Unit Standard 31761 | 6–7 July 2026 |
| 26-576 | Unit Standard 31761 | 21–22 September 2026 |
| 26-577 | Unit Standard 31761 | 25–26 November 2026 |
Training fee
The training fee is $1,400* (excluding GST and any bulk learner discount). Note this is a fixed fee and is non-refundable.
*MITO will provide a credit where any unit standards have been previously completed toward this micro‑credential.
✓ Prepare and carry out effective safety inspections.
✓ Identify hazards and assess compliance across extractive sites.
✓ Report on safety findings and compliance status.
✓ Develop, test, and review standard operating procedures (SOPs) that support safe site operations.
- Level: 5
- Credits: 23
ACT Safety Workshop Schedule
You must complete all three units within your expected MITO duration.
| Course code | Online course (8am–4pm) | Dates |
| 26-507 | Unit Standards 8902, 8905 | 16 February 2026 |
| 26-508 | Unit Standards 8902, 8905 | 16 March 2026 |
| 26-509 | Unit Standards 8902, 8905 | 14 May 2026 |
| 26-510 | Unit Standards 8902, 8905 | 6 July 2026 |
| 26-511 | Unit Standards 8902, 8905 | 21 October 2026 |
| 26-512 | Unit Standards 8902, 8905 | 3 December 2026 |
| Course code | Online course (8am–4pm) | Dates (2 day course) |
| 26-530 | Unit Standard 7143 | 16–17 February 2026 |
| 26-531 | Unit Standard 7143 | 22–23 April 2026 |
| 26-532 | Unit Standard 7143 | 22–23 June 2026 |
| 26-533 | Unit Standard 7143 | 17–18 August 2026 |
| 26-534 | Unit Standard 7143 | 12–13 October 2026 |
| 26-535 | Unit Standard 7143 | 1–2 December 2026 |
Training fee
The training fee is $2,020* (excluding GST and any bulk learner discount). Note this is a fixed fee and is non-refundable.
*MITO will provide a credit where any unit standards have been previously completed toward this micro‑credential.
✓ Understand how conveyors, crushers, and screening plant operate.
✓ Identify management plans for stockpiles and tip heads and recommend improvements.
- Level: 4
- Credits: 13
ACT Safety Workshop Schedule
| Course code | Online course (8am–4pm) | Dates (2 day course) |
| 26-502 | Unit Standards 31092, 32283, 32284 | 26–27 February 2026 |
| 26-503 | Unit Standards 31092, 32283, 32284 | 13–14 April 2026 |
| 26-504 | Unit Standards 31092, 32283, 32284 | 9–10 June 2026 |
| 26-505 | Unit Standards 31092, 32283, 32284 | 10–11 August 2026 |
| 26-506 | Unit Standards 31092, 32283, 32284 | 5–6 October 2026 |
Training fee
The training fee is $700* (excluding GST and any bulk learner discount). Note this is a fixed fee and is non-refundable.
*MITO will provide a credit where any unit standards have been previously completed toward this micro‑credential.