MINESOC 1 – Junior Mine Safety Officer Training
Offered by Lusatech Training Academy
Course Overview:
MINESOC 1 is a specialised entry-level training programme tailored for individuals aspiring to become Junior Safety Officers in the mining sector. Developed in line with the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), this course equips learners with the core legal knowledge, technical safety principles, and essential operational skills required to function effectively in safety-related roles within mining environments.
This course forms the foundation of Lusatech Training Academy’s professional safety pathway and is the ideal stepping stone toward more senior roles in mine safety management.
Course Duration: 5 Days
NQF Level: 3–4
Delivery Mode: Face-to-face / Virtual / Blended
Certification: Certificate of Competence – Junior Mine Safety Officer (MINESOC 1)
Who Should Enrol:
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Aspiring Junior Mine Safety Officers
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Entry-level safety personnel and site assistants
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Supervisors, Team Leaders and Foremen taking on safety responsibilities
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Mining staff transitioning into safety and compliance roles
Why Choose MINESOC 1 from Lusatech?
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Specifically built for real mining conditions – underground and surface
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Developed by experienced mining professionals, not generalists
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Goes beyond compliance to develop practical safety leadership skills
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Introduces key technical safety topics (e.g. strata control, torch cutting, environmental basics)
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Positions learners for growth into full Safety Officer roles via MINESOC 2
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Includes hands-on tools: incident forms, risk templates, task observation checklists, SHE file basics
Learning Outcomes:
After completing MINESOC 1, learners will be able to:
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Operate as an effective entry-level safety officer in a mining operation
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Understand and apply key sections of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA)
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Conduct workplace inspections, hazard identification, and basic risk assessments
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Participate in incident investigations and reporting
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Apply basic fire prevention and emergency preparedness principles
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Understand fundamental environmental risks and control measures in mining
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Interpret simple mine plans and recognise basic strata control risks
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Use safety documentation such as task observations and safety files
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Deliver toolbox talks and safety messages with confidence
Topics Covered:
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MHSA Legal Framework & Safety Appointments (S8, S9, 2.17, 25, etc.)
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Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
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Task Observation and Monitoring Techniques
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Accident & Incident Investigation Techniques
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Mine Plan Reading and Strata Control Awareness
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Fire Prevention and Safety in Torch Cutting
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Introduction to Environmental Management in Mining
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Safety Communication & Toolbox Talk Skills
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SHE File Basics and Active Safety Documentation
Assessment:
Learners will complete both formative (Quiz Assignments) and summative assessments, including scenario-based tasks, group activities, and a final test. A Portfolio of Evidence (POE) may be compiled for formal credit-bearing learning.