UNDERGROUND HARD ROCK MINER GUIDELINE FOR COMPLETING THE REGISTRATION FORMS Read ALL dcumentatin carefully in rder t ensure that yu understand the infrmatin cntained within the registratin package. Ensure that ALL frms are cmplete and supprting dcumentatin is attached. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION - CHECKLIST The fllwing items must be cmpleted and returned by email t hardrckminer@nrthern.n.ca: Self-Assessment Cmpleted Answer Sheet fr Mechanical Reasning Test Indicate Methd f Payment FUNDING Funding surces may include: Secnd Career Student lans First Natins RESPs (lng frm) Self-funded The prgram is nt eligible fr OSAP. Secnd Career funding can take between 6 8 weeks t prcess. In rder t expedite the prcess please submit yur applicatin and required dcuments while yu are waiting fr cnfirmatin f funding. If at any time yu require assistance cmpleting the registratin frms, please cntact yur Emplyment Cunsellr, Funding Agency, r Nrthern Training Divisin s Prgram Assistant at 705-235-3211, ext. 2174 r via email at hardrckminer@nrthern.n.ca. Page 1 f 8
SELF-ASSESSMENT FORM This self-assessment, in cmbinatin with the Mechanical Reasning Assessment, is designed t develp a student prfile fr individuals applying t the Undergrund Hard Rck Miner Cmmn Cre prgram. Name: Date f birth: / / (please print) DD MMM YYYY Mailing address: PO Bx/Suite/Apt: City: Prvince: Pstal Cde: Phne: Hme: Cell: E-mail address: D yu cnsider yurself t be an Indigenus persn? Yes N Are yu aware f the fllwing? The skills required t perfrm the duties f a miner? Yes N Unsure Have yu ever been in an undergrund mine?: Yes N If YES, hw d yu feel abut wrking/learning undergrund? EDUCATION: 1. What is the highest level f educatin yu have cmpleted? Grade 8-10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade 12 Equivalent Grade 13/OAC Cllege Certificate: Cllege Diplma: University Degree: Other: 2. If yu d nt have a grade 12 diplma, please answer the fllwing questins: a) Have yu ever participated in an upgrading prgram? Yes N If yes, which prgram and in what year? b) Did yu cmplete the upgrading? Yes N If NO, why nt? c) D yu have an identified learning disability? Yes N If yes, please elabrate: Page 2 f 8
UNDERGROUND HARD ROCK MINER COMMON CORE PROGRAM 12 WEEKS - GLENCORE KIDD MINE SITE, TIMMINS, ON PROGRAM OBJECTIVES Nrthern Cllege in partnership with Kidd Operatins has develped a mdular training prgram that cvers the knwledge required f an Undergrund Hard Rck Miner, prvides hands n training, and helps trainees gain valuable mining experience. The Undergrund Hard Rck Miner Cmmn Cre Prgram is designed t meet and exceed the standards and bjectives utlined in prgram 770010 which include the fllwing mdules: U0000 Fllw Surface and Undergrund Inductin Prcedures U0001 Perfrm General Inspectins U0002 Scale Lse Rck U0003 Set up Wden Staging U0004 Drill Rck U0005 Rck Blt Grund U0006 Blast Rck U0010 Muck with Lad Haul Dump Machine U0011 Extend Services U0012 Perfrm General Lck Out and Tag n Prime Mvers and Other Related Equipment This unique partnership may als allw fr additinal training under the Specialty Mdules fr Undergrund Hard Rck Mining within Prgram 770010. Upn cmpletin f the cre mdules, there may be pprtunity t be trained in up t tw additinal mdules including: U0024 Operate Utility Vehicle, and/r U0079 Operate Cnveyr Other specialty mdule LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION The skills acquired in this prgram will assist graduates in btaining entry level emplyment within the exciting and expanding mining industry. Emplyment fr this ccupatin is expected t grw with many new psitins being created as a result f the increased activity in mining explratin at a lcal, reginal, prvincial, natinal and internatinal levels. Wage rates paid t undergrund miners at an entry level, cmmnly start at apprximately $25 an hur + bnuses which, in itself, equals r even exceed the hurly wage. Fr further infrmatin please review the web links prvided. LINKS TO LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION https://www.app.tcu.gv.n.ca/eng/laburmarket/ jf/prfile.asp?noc_cd=8231 http://www.fnetb.cm/wp- cntent/uplads/2016/11/undergrund- Prductin-and-Develpment-Miners-FNETB-EN.pdf Page 3 f 8
We encurage yu t cntact ptential emplyers; r, fr thse frm Nrtheastern Ontari, the Far Nrth East Training Bard (fr specific labur market infrmatin). Alternatively, yu can cntact yur lcal Reginal Emplyment Centre r Emplyment Optins ffice. CERTIFICATION Participants wh successfully cmplete this 12 week prgram will receive a Nrthern Cllege, Bard apprved Certificate. T btain this certificatin, the participant must btain an verall passing grade f 80%. Students must als maintain at a minimum 98% attendance thrughut the prgram. This standard must be upheld knwing that students missing classes will miss critical instructin which may increase the risk t themselves and thse arund them. Students wh fail t meet these standards may be at risk f failure r remval frm the prgram. This prgram is designed t prvide participants with the practical and theretical knwledge which is required t be recgnized and registered with the Apprenticeship Branch f the Ontari Ministry f Advanced Educatin and Skills Develpment. As added value t the training and at Glencre/Kidd Operatins discretin, the mine may prvide upn acceptable demnstratin f cmpetency, bth trainer and emplyer mdule sign ffs. FITNESS LEVEL REQUIREMENTS Jbs in the mining sectr may be physically demanding based n the activity they are perfrming. The prgram and mining related wrk may require minimum strength and psitinal requirements t effectively perfrm the tasks. Each trainee must be fit fr training and wrk within their persnal limitatins. Belw average hearing, visin and back health may restrict the pprtunities which exist in this field. Participants shuld als be aware that many cntractrs and mining cmpanies require cmpany medical exams as part f their hiring prcess, including audi metric testing. Althugh a medical is a requirement fr prgram acceptance, it is recmmended that anyne pursuing a career in this field receive a cmplete physical prir t registering fr this prgram. As a participant in the prgram, individuals will have access t the Nrthern Cllege Gym. Page 4 f 8
ALCOHOL AND DRUGS Kidd Operatins is cmmitted t prviding a safe envirnment fr all persnnel. The undergrund mining envirnment can be very hazardus and as a result, Kidd Operatins expects persnnel t be fit and remain fit, exercise gd judgment and respnd with precise actins. We als recgnize that the use f illicit drugs, alchl and medicatins can affect persnnel s health, safety and perfrmance. Any vilatin f the A breach in the Glencre and/r Nrthern Cllege Cde f Cnduct can result in prvisins f the Kidd immediate dismissal frm the prgram. Every participant will be required t Operatins Plicy may cmplete mandatry Alchl and Drug testing as directed by Kidd Operatins. result in discipline up t and including remval frm the prgram. The Kidd Operatins plicy will be prvided t yu in its entirety nce yu begin the prgram. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS It is recmmended that applicants be a high schl graduate r mature learner, be at least 18 years f age r lder and be able t read, write, respnd and receive instructin in the English language. A pst-secndary diplma is nt required fr admissin int the prgram, hwever it may be a requirement f the hiring cmpany. Applicants must cmplete the fllwing: Self-Assessment Mechanical Reasning Test. Applicants must have a scre f 50% r higher. Acceptance letters will be issued after mechanical reasning testing is cmplete and the grade requirement has been met. Hwever; acceptance int the prgram remains cnditinal pending participants cmpleting and passing medical requirements set ut by Kidd Operatins. SELECTION PROCESS Applicants will be issued an acceptance letter nce the abve admissin requirements have been cmpleted. Seats will be given n a first paid basis. Page 5 f 8
FEE SCHEDULE Nn-refundable tuitin fees fr this prgram are $17,500.00*. Included in the prgram will be: WHMIS certificatin 12 week Undergrund Hard Rck Miner Training Persnal Prtective Equipment ** Full access t the Prcupine Campus Fitness Facility Graduatin *Tuitin des nt include the cst f accmmdatins r travel t the mine/cllege. Rates are reviewed annually. Up t seven candidates will be selected per prgram intake. These students will be asked t cmplete a cnfirmatin frm and indicate hw they intend t cver the tuitin fees. Fr thse wh are nt eligible fr spnsrship, a nnrefundable depsit f $1,000.00 will be required in rder t secure their seats. Tuitin must be paid in full prir t cmmencing training. Only a letter cnfirming spnsrship frm a spnsring agency will be accepted in lieu f the depsit. A letter cnfirming a schedule f financial assistance must be submitted. If yu are thinking f applying fr Secnd Career funding, it is imprtant t remember that this prcess can take up t 8 weeks befre apprval is cnfirmed. Please cntact yur lcal service prviders t verify funding eligibility and t begin the prcess f cmpleting the applicatin package. ** PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED Arrangements will be made t ensure that the equipment listed belw will be prvided at the start f the prgram. The cst f this equipment is included in the tuitin fee. CSA apprved safety-bts with metatarsal guards High visibility cveralls Wrk glves Safety glasses with side shields (prescriptin safety glasses will be the respnsibility f the student) CSA apprved hard hat and lamp with hearing prtectin Miner s Belt ACCOMMODATIONS Accmmdatins and assciated csts are NOT included in the prgram. If required, students are respnsible fr securing their wn accmmdatins. Interested students may cntact Sue Fera, Prcupine Campus Residence Crdinatr, t inquire abut availability f residence accmmdatins by telephne at 705-235-6800 r email feras@nrthern.n.ca. Please cntact yur Funding Agency fr pssible assistance. Page 6 f 8
MODULES FOR UNDERGROUND HARD ROCK MINING COMMON CORE PROGRAM MODULES GENERAL OBJECTIVES U0000 Fllw Surface and Undergrund Inductin Prcedures Fllw surface and undergrund inductin prcedures by demnstrating knwledge and understanding f the Internal Respnsibility System (IRS); identifying surface areas; wrking arund fixed, mbile and/r remtely cntrlled equipment; identifying undergrund areas; reviewing respnses t surface and undergrund emergencies; lcating manuals and cmplying with cmpany plicies and prcedures; cmplying with unin cntracts and the jint health and safety plicy; identifying and/r perating cmmunicatin systems; identifying n-site explsive types; reviewing the use f cmmunicatin devices in the vicinity f explsives; and guarding a blast and/r demnstrating hw t blast. U0001 Perfrm General Inspectins Perfrm general inspectins by identifying and respnding t wrkplace hazards; wearing, adjusting and maintaining persnal prtective equipment; erecting safety signs; perating fire extinguishers; maintaining ventilatin flw; perating hand and pwer tls; preparing fr emergency evacuatin; identifying, reprting and perfrming repairs fr hazards f accumulatin/impundment f water; and practicing gd husekeeping in the wrkplace. U0002 Scale Lse Rck Scale lse rck by identifying and respnding t rck nises, lse and grund cnditins; identifying and respnding t faulty grund supprt; identifying and respnding t wrkplace hazards; inspecting and preparing rck fr scaling; and scaling rck. U0003 Set up Wden Staging Set up wden staging by: identifying and respnding t wrkplace hazards; inspecting and scaling the wrkplace; planning and rganizing the wrk site; cnstructing and erecting wden staging and ladders; and tearing dwn, mving and string wden staging. U0003B Set up Mechanical Staging Set up mechanical staging by: identifying and respnding t wrkplace hazards; inspecting and scaling the wrkplace; perfrming equipment pre-peratinal checks n mechanical staging; perating mechanical staging; and perfrming shut dwn n mechanical staging. U0004 Drill Rck Drill rck by: identifying and respnding t wrkplace hazards; inspecting and scaling the wrkplace; preparing the face fr drilling; setting up the drill; perfrming pre-peratinal checks n drill cmpnents; maintaining the drill; perating the drill; and tearing dwn the drill. Page 7 f 8
MODULES GENERAL OBJECTIVES U0005 Rck Blt Grund Rck blt grund by: identifying and respnding t wrkplace hazards; inspecting and scaling the wrkplace; setting up the drill; perfrming pre-peratinal checks n drill cmpnents; maintaining the drill; perating the drill; installing rck blts; and tearing dwn the drill. U0006 Blast Rck Blast rck by: identifying and respnding t wrkplace hazards; inspecting and scaling the wrkplace; selecting blasting detnatrs fr primary r secndary blasting; selecting blasting agents/explsives fr primary r secndary blasting; transprting explsives and detnatrs t the wrk site; checking and cleaning drilled hles; selecting and perating explsive lading devices; perfrming primary r secndary blasting; tearing dwn, mving and string explsives and lading equipment; guarding the area and preparing the blast; and reprting the blast. U0010 Muck with Lad Haul Dump Machine Muck with lad haul dump (LHD) machine by: identifying and respnding t wrkplace hazards; inspecting and scaling the wrkplace; perfrming equipment pre-peratinal checks n the LHD machine; perating the LHD machine; cnducting peratinal checks n the LHD machine; managing the muck pile; lading muck using the bucket; hauling muck with the bucket in the tram psitin; dumping muck; and parking and shutting dwn the LHD machine. U0011 Extend Services Extend services by: identifying and respnding t wrkplace hazards; inspecting and scaling the wrkplace; installing pipe and ventilatin supprts; lcking ut and tagging services; installing pipelines and ventilatin; reactivating air, water and auxiliary ventilatin; and tearing dwn tls and equipment. U0012 Perfrm General Lck Out and Tag Perfrm general lck ut and tag n prime mvers and ther related equipment by inspecting the wrkplace fr hazardus and/r ptentially hazardus cnditins; identifying and respnding t wrkplace hazards; identifying the prime mver(s) and ther related equipment t be lcked ut and tagged; de-energizing the system and ther related equipment; lcking ut and tagging the prime mver(s) and ther related equipment; verifying a zer energy state; remving lck and tag; and energizing the prime mver(s) and ther related equipment. Elective Mdules U0024 Operate Utility Vehicle and/r U0079 Operate Cnveyr Page 8 f 8