Occupational Training

Overview

MiHR’s training programs teach both the foundational and technical skills needed to be safe and effective in the mining industry in various occupations.

Effective occupational training in the mining industry has three critical components:

1. In-class foundational training
2. Hands-on/applied practical training
3. Work experience/placement to practice learnings

MiHR’s training program packages include all the required training materials needed for successful in-class foundation training delivery, including a trainer’s guide, participant workbooks, PowerPoints, handouts and resources.

MiHR has received funding to support employers, educational institutions and training organizations with a wage subsidy up to $20,000 ($30,000 for equity deserving groups) to deliver MiHR’s occupational training and provide employers $1,000 to support the delivery of upskilling opportunities to the existing workforce through the delivery of MiHR’s Industry Trainer and Frontline Supervisor occupational training.

What Training Programs are Available?

Common Competency
Teaches new talent the foundation skills and competencies that are common across the sector and required for entry level positions in the Canadian mining industry.

Diamond Driller
Teaches the skills and tasks industry has deemed required for Diamond Drillers to be proficient in their occupation.

Driller Disciplines (Coming Fall 2023)

Underground Miner (Coming Fall 2023)

Minerals Processing Operator (Coming Fall 2023)

Industry Trainer and Frontline Supervisor
Teaches the skills and competencies required to develop, upskill and provide advancement opportunities to the existing workforce into the occupations of Frontline Supervisor and Industry Trainer.

For more information, please contact standards@mihr.ca.

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