Dawsons Training Division

Dawsons Training Division was strategically set up to ensure that the Dawsons staff have the most up to date qualifications.  Today our courses are offered to the public  - both at set times and as required by our customers.

If you have only 1 staff member requiring training  or a whole class – we can accommodate to suit your needs.  Simply contact us today with your enquiry on 07 4055 1900 or email training@dawsonseng.com.au.

Our trainers have over 35 years experience in the mining industry throughout Australia, New Guinea and Fiji and have the support of external RTO’s and the Mining Industry Skills Centre, Brisbane.

Course Options


Course Cost Number of Days

PMAPER205B
Enter Confined Spaces

PMAPER200B – Work in Accordance with an Issues Permit
(pre-request - Before Enter Confined Space)
(Nationally Accredited)

$240

1

MNMG237A        
Working Safely at Heights
(Nationally Accredited)

$240

1

Generic Mine Induction (GI)
MISC Course

$550

2

Isolation and Tagging
(Awareness Course / Certificate of Competency Provided)

$240

1

S1 MNMG325A –   
Apply Risk Management

$330

1

S2 MNMG326A –
Conduct Safety and Health Investigations

$330

1

S3 MNMG327A –
Communicate Effectively

$330

1

 

Dawsons supports Cairns Expo

Start Time:   8.00am
End Time:    4.00pm

Location of Training:     
Dawsons Training Division
50 Greenbank Road
Stratford Q 4870

The location of the training facility is perfect:

  • Adjacent to the  Dawsons Cairns workshop – simulated work environments and confined space set up
  • Near the Cairns domestic and international airport, making it an attractive option for clients requiring induction training prior to fly in fly out projects.
  • Our trainers are able to work anywhere throughout Australia – as required by a client.

Accreditation and Certificates:
Each course (except GI and Isolation and Tagging) is Nationally Accredited and the competent attendees will receive a Statement of Attainment and  National Certificate upon completion.

View the 2010 January-March Dawsons training calendar

View/Download Enrolment Form

Please direct email enquiries to training@dawsonseng.com.au

Courses are open to the public and can be tailored to specific client needs as required.
Training Division

Bob Ruddell (left)

With a passion for training and assessing, Bob Ruddell is recognised as one of Queensland’s most experienced trainers. With a solid career spanning 40 years at NQEA Australia, Bob has thorough industry experience. He commenced training in 2003 specialising in the high risk categories such as dogging & rigging. Bob has also worked at mine sites as Safety Officer in the Northern Territory and is now employed at Dawsons Group of Companies as Trainer and Assessor of the High Risk Courses.

Ed Porter (right)

After 35 years in the mining industry Ed Porter career is varied and extensive. Whilst working as Laboratory Manager at various mine sites, Ed was introduced to the training field and relished the opportunity to share his experience with others. He was also involved in Static and Mobile X-ray training at the Cairns international Airport whilst working with Quarantine. Since joining Dawsons a few years ago Ed have been responsible for mine induction training as well as Nationally Accredited training courses such as Working at Heights, Enter Confined Spaces, Supervisor S1,2,3 and Generic Mine Induction.

Training Division

Robyn Van Rooye

In her early working life, Robyn developed a passion for training and has spent the last 12 years of her career promoting skills training that satisfied the needs of industry.

As Regional Manager promoting New Apprenticeships in North Queensland, (Townsville, Mt Isa, Cairns, Weipa & Thursday Island), Robyn oversaw a significant growth in the number of apprenticeships/traineeships undertaken in the region.

She furthered her promotion of training as the Business Development Manager & Employment Manager at Cairns Regional Group Training (Skills 360).

In her previous role as Planning Officer with Cairns Regional Council, she honed her own training skills and developed an appreciation of the need for planning for skills, training and development as part of an organisation’s growth strategy and compliance with legislative requirements.

Dawsons welcomed Robyn early 2010 in the capacity of Training Manager, recognising strength in Robyn’s ability to pass on her learning and training experiences, inspiring people of all ages to make the most of training and career opportunities as she has done.