The online Surface Miner Training Program is designed in compliance with MSHA Part 46 regulations. Our courses will help miners learn safety and protective measures when working in mines. The MSHA requires all miners and other contractors who work at surface mines to abide by the rules of Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Part 46 and take a mine safety training course.
Students have a total of fifty-two (52) weeks to complete their program requirements, starting from the date of their first course.
Admission Requirements
College Eligibility
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent; OR
- Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Certificate; OR
- General Educational Development (GED); OR
- Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program).
Fees & Expenses
Tuition fees listed are in effect for the 2015-2016 academic year.
- Application Fee: $100.00
- Textbooks: Not applicable
- Postal Fee: Not applicable
- Tuition Fee: $1,550.00
Total Tuition & Fees: $1,650.00
More Information
This MSHA Mining Training bundle contains 27 courses, including the required 8 hours of MSHA Part 46 compliancy training.
Courses
| 2015/2016 Academic Year | ||
| Course Name | ||
| Chemical Hazards | ||
| Emergency Procedures | ||
| Environmental Hazards | ||
| Equipment Hazards | ||
| Escape Respirators and SCSRs | ||
| First Aid for Common Injuries | ||
| First Aid for Emergences | ||
| First Steps in All First Aid Situations | ||
| General Physical Characteristics of Surface Mines | ||
| Hazard Overview | ||
| Line of Authority | ||
| Maintaining and Repairing Equipment | ||
| Physical Hazards | ||
| Preventing Accidents | ||
| Respirators | ||
| Rights and Legal Responsibilities of Miners | ||
| Site Rules and Hazard Reporting | ||
| Surface Mine Development, Operations, and Reclamation | ||
| Typical Surface Mining Equipment | ||
| Using Personal Protective Equipment | ||
| Working Around Equipment | ||
| Working at Night | ||
| Working in a Confined Space | ||
| Working on or Near Water | ||
| Working with Chemicals | ||
| Working with Electricity | ||
| Working with Explosives | ||
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