There is often a disconnect between the needs of mining employers and the skills taught by educational and training institutes. This disconnect results in duplication of training efforts that affects the qualified mobile worker and entry-level workers who have graduated from mining programs.
Overview
The goal of the Canadian Mining Training Recognition Program (CMTRP) is to recognize mine training programs delivered by employers, educational institutions and training organizations that align to MiHR’s National Occupational Training Standards (NOTS). Recognition under the CMTRP would showcase a training program’s:
- Demonstration of commitment and consistency in the delivery of training in the mining industry at a national level
- Validation that a training program’s learning outcomes meet the NOTS
- Excellence in training, skills development and the building of a safe workforce
You Can Align Your Training in Two Ways:
Employer Lead: With support from MiHR, the employer will be responsible for reviewing their own training materials, policies and procedures to ensure their training is aligned with the designated National Occupational Training Standard. MiHR will review the employer’s initial alignment and provide comments and/or identify gaps and work with the employer to fill any required training gaps, as needed.
MiHR Lead: MiHR will be responsible for reviewing all the employer’s training materials, policies and procedures and ensuring their training aligns with the designated National Occupational Training Standard. MiHR will provide comments and/or identify gaps and work with the employer to fill any required training gaps, as needed.
For more information, please contact standards@mihr.ca.
About the Canadian Mining Training Recognition Program.
Recognized Companies, Institutions and Organization
Photo courtesy of Thompson Rivers University.
