Learning from Disasters (NSW)

Course Overview

NSW Resources Regulator Required Course

Date: Friday 24th of July
Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Venue: Penrith RSL, 8 Tindale St. Penrith
Registrations Close: Wednesday 15th of July

Learning from experience, preventing devastating reoccurrences and improving the health and safety of all those working in the quarrying and associated industries is essential in reducing the risk of serious injuries or fatalities.

Under the Maintenance of Competence Scheme developed by the NSW Resources Regulator, the Learning from Disasters program is mandatory for those holding a NSW Practicing Certificate – Quarry Manager (Tier 1 or 2).

The IQA is approved by the NSW Resources Regulator to deliver the Learning from Disasters one-day program.

Learning Objectives

  • Recognise recurrent patterns of failure linked to significant work health and safety incidents
  • Understand how identifying and managing a principal hazard links to reducing risk
  • Recognise the causal role human and organisational factors and critical factors play in work health and safety incidents
  • Build an understanding of roles, responsibilities and mechanisms that foster a safe work culture
  • Identify contemporary risk factors and vulnerabilities in organisational safety management systems
  • Develop risk control options and strategies that best manage work health and safety risks

Facilitator

Chris Georgiou

Chris has worked as a manager in the construction materials and mining industry for over 10 years. During this time, he has held senior statutory management positions at large hard rock quarries and a mineral sand mine.

Chris is passionate about workplace safety and ensuring systems and processes are in place to support the workforce in achieving safe outcomes.

Registration Fees

IQA Member
$440
Non-Member
$520

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CPD & Certification

CPD: 7 Hours

IQA QMCS: General WHS
NSW MOC: 5. General WHS

A Certificate of Completion will be issued once finished.

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Learning from Disasters (NSW)

Friday, 24 July 2026
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Penrith RSL
8 Tindale St
Penrith NSW 2750
7 CPD Points