Course Description
Foundational certificate providing essential knowledge of underground mining methods, ground support, ventilation principles and safety for entry-level professionals.
What You'll Learn
Requirements
- Basic understanding of mining operations
- Access to computer and internet
- Commitment to complete coursework
- Willingness to engage in practical exercises
Course Curriculum
24 lessons across 8 sections
- Overview of underground mining methods and terminology
- Basic understanding of mine layout and development
- Importance of underground mining in the global mineral extraction sector
- Introduction to mine safety regulations and standards
- Hazard identification and control measures
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety procedures
- Introduction to common types of underground mining equipment
- Basic operation and maintenance of mining machinery
- Safety considerations when operating mining equipment
- Principles of ore extraction methods (drilling, blasting, mucking)
- Overview of mining cycle stages (development, production, rehabilitation)
- Role of mining equipment and personnel in ore extraction processes
- Basic concepts of geology relevant to mining (rock types, mineralization)
- Importance of geological knowledge in underground mining operations
- Overview of geological mapping and exploration techniques
- Importance of ventilation in underground mines
- Basic principles of mine ventilation systems
- Introduction to ventilation control and monitoring
- Fundamentals of ground control and rock mechanics
- Common ground support systems (bolts, mesh, shotcrete)
- Importance of ground stability in underground mining safety
- Overview of health hazards in underground mining (dust, noise, vibration)
- Importance of physical and mental wellness for mining personnel
- Basic first aid and emergency response training
Your Instructor
Ms Akuba Bezeba Yalley
Instructor
Ms Akuba Bezeba Yalley is a specialist in surface and underground mining operations, mine planning and design, and mine machinery.
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