138

NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

No. 5

2. The shift work to which subclause (1) (a) (ii) of this section applies, comprises:
   (a) preparing for and installing either mechanical or hydraulic transport of coal;
   (b) building permanent or temporary stoppings;
   (c) ventilation and erection of brattice;
   (d) erection of either steel or timber sets; and
   (e) erection of other types of roof supports.

Coal Mine Underviewers’ Certificates

1. A coal mine underviewer’s certificate shall be granted to a person if, in addition to passing the unit standards set out in Groups 4, 5, 6 and 15 of the Appendix, he or she satisfies the secretary that:
   (a) (i) where the applicant is the holder of a mine manager’s certificate under the Mining Act 1971 or an A-Grade tunnel manager’s certificate under the Quarries and Tunnels Act 1982, the applicant has had at least 1 year’s experience actively engaged in the winning of coal and support of the face openings; or
   (ii) in all other cases, the applicant has had at least 5 years’ experience in the underground workings of a coal mine or of a metalliferous mine or in tunnel construction, including 2 years’ experience actively engaged in the winning of coal and support of the face openings and 1 year’s experience in some or all of the shift work referred to in subclause (2) of this section; and
   (b) the applicant is the holder of a first-aid certificate showing that the applicant is qualified to give first-aid to persons requiring it, and any such certificate shall have been obtained within the 5 years immediately preceding the date of application; and
   (c) the applicant for a certificate of competence as a coal mine underviewer is a holder of a current gas tester certificate issued under the regulations.

2. The shift work to which subclause (1) (a) (ii) of this section applies, comprises:
   (a) preparing for and installing either mechanical or hydraulic transport of coal;
   (b) building permanent or temporary stoppings;
   (c) ventilation and erection of brattice;
   (d) erection of either steel or timber sets; and
   (e) erection of other types of roof supports.

Gastesters’ Certificates

1. A gastester’s certificate shall be granted to a person if, in addition to passing the unit standards set out in Group 13 of the Appendix, he or she satisfies the secretary that:
   (a) he or she is the holder of a current first aid certificate; and
   (b) he or she has had at least 3 months’ experience in testing for gas.

Mine Shot Firers’ Certificates

1. A mine shot firer’s certificate shall be granted to a person if, in addition to passing the unit standards set out in Group 16 of the Appendix, he or she satisfies the secretary that:
   (a) he or she is the holder of a current first aid certificate; and
   (b) he or she has passed a course of instruction in shot firing and has had in the aggregate at least 6 months’ experience in the handling, charging and firing of explosives in a mine.

Mine Surveyors’ Certificates

1. A mine surveyor’s certificate shall be granted to any person:
   (a) who has been trained to the satisfaction of the secretary as a mine surveyor by a person who is a registered surveyor under the Surveyors Act 1966 or by a person who has a certificate of competency as a mine surveyor, and periodic reports on training have been supplied to the secretary; and
   (b) who has had at least 3 years’ practical experience in surveying including 6 months’ experience in opencast and topographical surveying, 6 months’ experience in engineering surveying, 6 months’ experience underground in the surveying of mines, and 3 months’ experience in boundary definition work comprising field and office work.

Quarry Shot Firers’ Certificates

1. A quarry shot firer’s certificate shall be granted to a person if, in addition to passing the unit standards set out in Group 14 of the Appendix, he or she satisfies the secretary that:
   (a) he or she is the holder of a current first aid certificate; and
   (b) he or she has passed a course of instruction in shot firing and has had in the aggregate at least 6 months’ experience in the handling, charging and firing of explosives in a quarry.

Tunnel Shot Firers’ Certificates

1. A tunnel shot firer’s certificate shall be granted to a person if, in addition to passing the unit standards set out in Group 16 of the Appendix, he or she satisfies the secretary that:
   (a) he or she is the holder of a current first aid certificate; and
   (b) he or she has passed a course of instruction in shot firing and had in the aggregate at least 6 months’ experience in the handling, charging and firing of explosives in a tunnel.

Winding Engine Drivers’ Certificates

1. A winding engine driver’s certificate shall be granted to a person if, in addition to passing the unit standards set out in Group 12 of the Appendix, he or she satisfies the secretary that:
   (a) he or she can demonstrate that they have the ability to operate a winder and respond to standard industry signals; and
   (b) he or she can demonstrate that they have knowledge of, and the appropriate skill to respond to, emergency procedures.