VISION / MISSION
To continue being an inclusive company, with clients, personnel and owners benefiting from the work we undertake, whilst progressing into a more technical and environmentally friendly future.
SERVICES
SkillPro Services provides safety to the mining sector through gas detection calibration and coal dust explosion barrier research.
The Emerald calibration lab offers statutory calibration support through onsite NATA visits and weekly/ monthly thirdparty checks. We also provide our clients with specialized gases to enhance their own calibration procedures.
Introducing the New ProBag™ System:
Coal Dust Explosion Barrier
We are constantly looking at ways to improve the efficacy and efficiency of our bag barrier, and the new ProBag™ Barrier System is the result. Built around our proprietary ProDust™ suppressant, ProBag provides a comprehensive flame barrier in the event of an explosion. Fewer bags are now required for even greater coverage and effect, so you get better protection, installed faster, at a lower cost per metre of roadway.
Installation is simple by design. ProBag uses a hook, ring and dropper suspension system, with bags suspended at alternating levels from the mine roof to maximise coal dust explosion suppression coverage across the full width of the roadway. ProBag can also be installed close to the coal face, negating the standard 60m minimum distance. Your barrier protection starts exactly where the risk does.
ProBag is fully compliant with QLD RS21, so you can install with confidence, knowing it meets the standard your site is audited against. Would you trust any other barrier?
Coal Dust Explosion Barrier
SkillPro consultants worked with the CSIR in South Africa to bring the barrier bag technology to Australia in the late 1990’s. Since then we have committed to supplying our clients with the most advanced version of this product - would you trust any other barrier?
See them at the Mackay Resources Centre of Excellence.
Gas Detection
For over 25 years the Calibration lab in Emerald has been providing gas detection services to the mining sector. You can trust our company to ensure your mine is fully compliant to AS/NZS 2290.3. We have been NATA accredited since 1987 and Quality Assured since 1995 – as both ACIRL and SkillPro.
As an independent lab, you can rely on our collaboration with most major Gas Detection OEMs, to ensure you have the best advice on your statutory requirements.
Our clients are many and varied, from drillers to large longwall mines. If you are looking to get one or 100 sensors or PGD calibrated, we can assist.
SkillPro NATA accreditation number: 2174
SkillPro NATA certificate
Scope of Accreditation NATA with SkillPro
Gas Detection Services
SkillPro offers both U/G and PGD gas detection training for your staff. Make sure your team have the knowledge they need for a safe workplace.
Metalliferous Mining
In 2023 SkillPro will set up support networks for the Hard Rock Mines in Gas Detection Calibration and MSA CABA. If you wish to learn more, please contact Steve Shuttleworth for details.
Why Choose SkillPro?
Servicing the QLD mines for 25 years.
Continuous NATA ISO 17025 for over 25 years
SkillPro NATA accred. number: 2174
SkillPro NATA certificate
Scope of Accreditation NATA with SkillPro
Continuous Quality Assured Certification for 25 years
Specialists in Coal Mining Gas Detection
Fast response to urgent needs - 365 days a year
See our testimonials to read what our clients think of our services.
About Us
In 2001, ACIRL (Australian Coal Industry Research Labs) divested itself of the Mining Services Group.
The employees were offered the chance to buy the business. In May 2001 SkillPro Services P/L was born. Since inception, SkillPro have developed the short barrier bag, ProDust/ProBag barrier bag, and developed a bespoke dropper for our barrier bags - all using the CSIR Kloppersbos testing facility.
The ESG was the first entity in Australia to offer made to measure test gases for use in UG coal mines.
SkillPro is currently working on a new fire suppressant for large industrial fires and hopefully-bush fires.
We aim to improve safety, not maintain it.
SkillPro consultants carried out various ACARP projects in Explosion mitigation including Active Barriers and various inertant alternatives. Our consultants also offered float dust evaluation to assist clients in meeting stonedusting requirements, as well as stockpile spontaneous combustion assessments.
The gas detection lab in Emerald became the ESG (Emerald Services Group). The group has been instrumental in ensuring the Qld mines have met their gas detection statutory requirements. Training was devised to educate gas detector users, a skillset not included in the more electrical orientated EEHA suite of modules.
Our Directors
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Peter Maundrell
Director
Company SecretaryPeter has over 30 years of experience in accounting, financial advising, and Directorships.
Currently he has his own business in Emerald, as well as being a shareholder in SkillPro Services.
Peter winds down from his busy workdays by walking, exercising, and reading.
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Steve Shuttleworth
Managing DirectorSteve is the General Manager of SkillPro Services and is looking forward to making the company dynamic, progressive and able to meet the demands of modern mining.
Steve has spent 25 years in the Qld Coal Industry in various technical roles.
Steve is an ardent F1 fan and enjoys boating and off-roading.
CONNECT WITH STEVE
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Steve for assistance in barrier design. We can even come to site to audit your barriers.
“SkillPro can assist with all your gas detection requirements, technical help and training for explosion bag barriers as well as safety and calibration products supplies.”
– Steve Shuttleworth
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