2. Agenda
• Mining Skills for an Entry-Level Workforce,
Training Courses, Women in Trades Program.
• Presenter: Heather Hamilton
• TRU and BCAMTA partnership, HR Mining
Task Force Advisory Council, HEO Mining
Program.
• Presenter: Lindsay Langill
3. Mining Skills for an
Entry-Level Workforce
• Introduction to surface, underground and aggregates
• From exploration to reclamation
• 6 weeks in length
• Two week classroom component and 14 safety related
tickets, skid steer certification and mine tours
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4. Training Courses
• Mining and heavy construction safety related
tickets/certifications
• Class 1 – 4 driver training
• Red Seal challenge courses
• Technical upgrading courses: Electrical Code,
Programmable Logic Control, Welder Testing
(CWB, ASME etc.), Hydraulics, Scaffolding
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5. Women in Trades Training
• Introduces women to a variety of trades found
within the mining sector
• 14 weeks in length
• Multiple safety and heavy construction related
tickets
• Female participation at STT has increased from 5%
to 17% within the last 3 years
6. TRU and BCAMTA Partnership
• TRU provides “Industry Recognized”
Certificate Programs
• CSTS, First Aid, Fall Arrest, Confined Space, etc.
• ITA Approved Programs
– Road Builders Foundation Program
– Heavy Equipment Operator
– Trades Foundation Programs
• Board of Directors
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7. Other Mining Involvement
• Educational Advisor on the Task Force
• “Just in Time” training for mining contractors
• Partnership with New Gold Inc. - Simulator
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8. Heavy Equipment Operator
Civil and Mining
• ITA HEO Program
– Articulated Haul Truck
– Excavator
– Dozer
– Loader
– Grader
– Backhoe
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