Section 230.20 Procedure for Conducting Examinations Other than the Semi-Annual Mining Board Examinations

Section 230.20  Procedure for Conducting Examinations Other

than the Semi-Annual Mining Board Examinations

a)         Candidates

seeking Certificates of Competency as Surface Mine Supervisor, General Surface

Supervisor, Independent Contractor Supervisor, Shaft-Slope Examiner and

Shaft-Slope Supervisor can take an examination administered by the Department

at times other than at the semi-annual Mining Board Examinations.

b)         Candidates

shall obtain from the Department an application and must meet the eligibility

requirements for the Certificate of Competency.

c)         Candidates

shall schedule to attend a class conducted by Department personnel prior to

taking the examination.  The class and examination can be conducted on the same

day.  Classes are optional and a candidate may take the examination without

class attendance.

d)         A Certificate

of Competency is considered temporary for 30 days following an examination.  A

list of candidates passing the exam and receiving a Certificate of Competency

will be posted at mines throughout the State during the 30 day posting period

to permit filing objections concerning the qualifications of a candidate who is

listed as receiving a Certificate of Competency.  After the posting period is

complete and no objection is filed, the candidate's Certificate of Competency

will become permanent (see 225 ILCS 705-3.07).