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.
* If you are planning on moving to an A Grade schedule after this one, you should be completing Leadership and Worker Health Risk Management (unit standard 27564 and 31761) rather than Team Leadership and Worker Health (unit standard 27563 and 31672).
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.
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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.