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NORCAT's Common Core Training is delivered at NORCAT's mine site. Course descriptions are listed below.


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Registration Information

For further information contact:

NORCAT Training Centre
PH: 705-521-8324 ext.404 Fax: 705-670-2193

Common Core Training
 

 
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U0000 Follow Surface and Underground Induction
U0001 Perform General Inspections
U0002 Scale Loose Rock
U0003 Set Up Wooden Staging
U0004 Drill Rock
U0005 Rock Bolt Ground
U0006 Blast Rock
U0010 Muck with Load Haul Dump Machine
U0011 Extend Services
U0012 Perform General Lock Out and Tag

NORCAT training takes approximately one month. Training consists of theory and practical activities consistent with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) Common Core Training Program.

Those people who take this program must be able to function in both written and spoken English.

NORCAT Training Centre
PH: 705-521-8324 Fax: 705-670-2193

NORCAT has trainers available to perform specialty modular training including supervisor training for both underground and surface mine operators. This training must be performed for those employed by a company sponsor.


 

 

U0000 Follow Surface and Underground Induction Procedures
U0001 Perform General Inspections
U0002 Scale Loose Rock

The program consists of two computer theory modules that must be completed either on-line or any day Monday to Friday at the NORCAT Training Centre. On the Tuesday following completion of the theory portion, a four-hour practical session is required at the NORCAT Mine. These courses are not transferrable to the Basic Underground Hard Rock Miner Common Core Program.

Once a participant has completed all the theory and hands-on practical training, he or she will receive the paperwork necessary to return to his or her employer in order to be registered with the MTCU.

The contactor is also issued a NORCAT contractor pass, which states they have completed their general orientation training and underground service training.

NORCAT Training Centre
PH: 705-521-8324 Fax: 705-670-2193


 

 

U5030 Work Safely in the Job Environment
U5031 Lock Out and Tag Equipment and Energy
U5032 Operate Hand and Power Tools

NORCAT has trainers available to train in all 25 modules for Surface Common Core. This specialty training must be performed for those employed by a company sponsor.

NORCAT Training Centre
PH: 705-521-8324 Fax: 705-670-2193


 

 

#P770121 Common Core for First Line Underground Mine Supervisors

The three training elements include computer-based training, classroom instruction, and hands-on task demonstrations.

Included in this program are:
U6100 Follow Safety Program
U6101 Prepare for Emergencies
U6102 Follow Health and Hygiene Procedures/Guidelines
U6103 Practice Effective Communication
U6104 Manage Work Area Activities
U6105 Manage Employees
U6106 Read and Follow Mine Layouts and Specifications
U6107 Identify Geological Features and Supervise Ground Control Installations
U6108 Assess, Control and Apply Ventilation Systems in Workplaces

Pre-requisites:
To be registered in Program # 770121 you must have:

   • A current, standard level Workplace Safety and Insurance Board of Ontario (WSIB) approved, first aid certificate; and
   • Full Basic Underground Hard Rock Miner Common Core accreditation, Program #770010. Modules U0000 to U0012.
   • Meet OHSA requirements for competent person.

It is the candidate’s responsibility to inform the local Apprenticeship Client Services office of a change of name, address or transfer to a new employer and provide documents as required for registration.

To be accredited in the Underground Hardrock Mining First Line Production/Development Supervisor Common Core Program, the employee must have demonstrated competency in each of the above 770121 Program Modules.

Courses are delivered over a minimum three month period with one week each month for classroom and field instruction. A final complete audit & exam is required after four to six months on the job.

All candidates must be employed by a sponsor employer WITH APPROVED MTCU SIGNING AUTHORITY.


For more information on this supervisory Common Core
training program contact NORCAT's Main Office:

PH: 705-521-8324
Fax: 705-670-2193
 

 

 

#P770141 Common Core for Generic Supervisors

The three training elements include computer-based training, classroom instruction, and hands-on task demonstrations.
Included in this program are:
U6300 Follow Safety Program
U6301 Prepare for Emergencies
U6302 Follow Health and Hygiene Procedures/Guidelines
U6303 Practice Effective Communication
U6304 Manage Work Area Activities
U6305 Manage Employees
U6306 Assess, Control and Apply Ventilation Systems in the Workplace

Pre-requisites:
To be registered in Program # 770141 you must have:

  • A current, standard level WSIB approved first aid certificate.
  • As a minimum, MTCU accreditation in the mandatory modules from the appropriate common core program
    770130, 770150, 770210 or 770225.
  • Meet the requirements for ‘competent person’ as defined in the OHSA legislation.

It is the candidate’s responsibility to inform the local Apprenticeship Client Services office of a change of name, address or transfer to a new employer and provide the required documents for registration.

To be accredited in the Generic Supervisor Common Core Program, the employee must have demonstrated competency in each of the above 770141 Program Modules.

All candidates must be employed by a sponsor employer WITH APPROVED MTCU SIGNING AUTHORITY.


For more information on this supervisory Common Core
training program contact NORCAT's Main Office:

PH: 705-521-8324
Fax: 705-670-2193