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#600100 - Forestry Pit and Road Construction Equipment Operator Training Program Common Core

Achieve a certificate of completion for the Forestry Pit and Road Construction Equipment Operator Training Program #600100 Common Core. The Common Core modules include:

#U6353 : Protect Self and Others
#U6354 : Protect the Environment
#U6355 : Perform Operational Checks and Safety Procedures

To receive accreditation to the common core modules, an MLITSD Modular Training Application must be submitted to the MLITSD by an Employer. The participant then has 1 year from the completion date of this common core to be evaluated by a certified evaluator to one or more of the following specialty modules.

Equipment training and evaluations are provided for the specialty modules listed below upon request:

#600101 : FPRCEO Supervisor
#600102 : FPRCEO Hydraulic Excavator Operator
#600103 : FPRCEO Bulldozer Operator
#600104 : FPRCEO Front End Loader Operator
#600105 : FPRCEO Haulage Truck Operator
#600106 : FPRCEO Grader Operator
#600107 : FPRCEO Fuel Truck Operator
#600108 : FPRCEO Service Truck Operator

To receive MLITSD accreditation to the specialty modules, an MLITSD Modular Training Report must be submitted to the MLITSD by an Employer. MLITSD accreditation to the specialty modules does not expire.

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Valid for 1 year

#770010 - Underground Hard Rock Miner Common Core

The Underground Hard Rock Miner program is 5 weeks in duration. This comprehensive training program complies with the standards set out by the MLITSD. In the practical training sessions, all aspects of each module are reviewed and practiced. Every module of the training will be completed to the trainee’s personal satisfaction and to the satisfaction of the instructor to ensure the complete working knowledge and skill required for every module.

Each successful graduate of the program will be registered with the MLITSD under Program #770010 Underground Hard Rock Miner.

The following modules are included in the program:

Surface/Underground Induction Procedures – STH0135 (U0000)
General Work Site Inspections - STH0100 (U0001)
Rock Conditions – STH0110 (U0002)
Perform General Lock Out and Tag on Prime Movers and Other Related Equipment – STH 0145 (U0012)
U/G Hard Rock Mining Specialty Modules – Group 8
Rock Drilling Methods – STH 0115 (U0004)
Rock Support Methods – STH 0120 (U0005)
Rock Blasting Techniques – STH 0105 (U0006)
Specialized Mining Equipment – STH 0125 (U0010)
Extend Services – STH 0140 (U0011)
Practical Training for Hard Rock Miners – MNG 1313

Tuition - $10,500.00 (non-taxable)

PPE - $587.26 + HST

Total - $11,163.60

$10500.00

25 days

9 Modules

Does not expire

#770121 - First Line Underground Mine Supervisor – Underground Hard Rock Miner Common Core

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

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.

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

$2400.00

5 days

9 Modules

Does not expire

Upcoming Course Offerings

Date

Location

Availability

Monday, February 23, 2026

NORCAT - Timmins

10 Seats Available