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Mining Fundamentals
Student-focused Mine Haul Truck Operator Training
Message from the Dean: Kristina Van De Walle
I wish I could be joining you today however, schedule conflicts just didn’t permit me. (I haven’t figured out how to be in two places at once just yet!)
I want to express my sincere thanks to all of our partners and students who have made our Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge campuses very busy places!
Our goal is to meet the training needs of the coal industry for the communities of Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge. Currently we are offering our Mining Fundamentals and Professional Office Skills programs as well as on-demand and scheduled Workforce Training courses.
We rely heavily on hearing from you, our industry partners, businesses and individuals to make sure we are tailoring our training to the career needs of the region.
Please feel free to contact me or your local campus any time to begin or continue the dialogue of what our next steps could/should be regarding courses and programs.
Enjoy the rest of the 2012 Coal Forum!
[email protected] or direct line: (250) 784-7529
Mining Fundamentals Program
Career entry program for mine haul truck driver.
Partner taking mine tour September 2010
Success Story
• 95% graduation rate• 90% employment rate• 87% retention rate• Local employees• Lower attrition rate than
regular hires• Higher commitment to the
employer• Quicker advance to sign off• Standardized entry-level
training program
First Cohort- July 2010
Industry Recruiting Drivers
Business Case • Average age of minerals and mining industry
workforce is higher than Canadian average (Statistics Canada).
• About 40 per cent of the employees in the mining industry are expected to retire by 2018.
• Over the next decade, the mining industry will require approximately 92,000 new workers.
Local Industry Drivers
• NE BC mines continue to struggle with enormous attrition rates, in the range of 25-30% annually
• Projected increase from 1000 – 1500 mine employees in immediate region adds pressure
Recruiting for October 2010 Cohort
Industry Goals
• Engage employees who already live in the North, who will stay in the North.
Recruiting for Jan 2011 Cohort
Student- focused
October 2010 Cohort
• Self-paced simulator and theory training
• Small classes/ high level of instructional support
• Academic training tailored to students needs
• Group Meetings
• Celebrations
• Industry partner plays a key role
• Increases student’s intrinsic motivationand level of commitment
Student-focused through Partnership
Partners
IndustryFirst NationsCollegeFunding agency
Peace River CoalNEASEP-Northeast AboriginalSkills & Employment Program
NorthernLightsCollege
West MoberlyFirst NationsSaulteau First Nation
Partners
Norther Lights CollegeIndustry PartnerFunding Partner
Program Components
3%
36%
8%5%
3%
44%
Mining Fundamentals
Recruiting ProcessFace to Face InstructionComputer Based TrainingSimulator TrainingGroup Meetings & Cel-ebrationsWork Experience
Computer Based Haul Truck Theory:
•Introduces important concepts such as engine over-speed, tire wear, efficient loading and dumping, walk around inspection, mine site safety
•Incorporates video, animation, and audio
•New trainees “ask the right questions”
.
Role of the Simulator• Supports learning of haul
truck theory• Instructional “wrapper”
guides students through tasks• Introduces key principles of
haul truck operating tasks-pre-trip-navigating-receiving a load-dumping a load
• Provides evaluation and tips for improvement
Structured Approach to haul truck training
Computer Based Theory
12% Simulator Training
9%
Work Expe-rience79%
Operator TrainingSimulator training supports theory
Ride-alongs complement Simulator & Theory
Theory, Simulator & Ride-alongs supportpractical learning, behind the wheel.
Cost Effective to Industry
• When a funding partner is used, new hires gain many hours of safety training and haul truck theory and introductory skills training at no cost
• Presents a risk-free operating environment- safe introduction to haul truck operation, more time in the classroom before going onto the work site
• Reduces wear and damage to equipment and resulting down time
Why use college-based training?
Added value• Students feel well supported throughout the
program and demonstrate a higher level of commitment to the employer
• Higher rate of retention than regular new hires36 of 41 who went on to employment are still working- 87%
• Quicker advances to signing off and training on other equipment
More reasons to use college-based training
• Cost-effective• Lower attrition rates
than regular hires• Higher commitment to
the employer• Quicker advance to sign
off• Standardized entry-level
training program
First Cohort- July 2010
Continuing Success Graduates are • Excellent drivers- often in the training role• Mentoring new participants during the training program• On mine rescue team, and in competitions• Demonstrating aptitudes in many areas of mining• Inviting friends and family members to apply for the program
First Graduates & PartnersSeptember 2010
Mining Fundamentals Trainingcould become your success story
Northern Lights College
More than haul truck training…
Programs supporting the Mining Industry
• Automotive Service Technician – APP & Fdn
• Carpentry – APP• Commercial Transport
Technician – APP• Electrician – APP & Fdn
• Heavy Duty Equipment Technician – APP
• Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport Technician – Fdn
• Millwright – APP & Fdn• Plumbing – APP & Fdn• Welding – APP Levels 1-4
and Certificates Level A, B, & C
Trades and Apprenticeships
Programs supporting the Mining Industry
Three streams:• Administrative Assistant• Financial Assistant• Office Assistant
Individual computer courses:• Excel• Word• Office• AutoCAD
Applied Business Technology
Programs supporting the Mining Industry
• Crane Training• Hoisting and Rigging• Management Skills• Driver Training• Trades upgrading• Computer Software
Safety Training• ATV/UTV• Fall Protection• Confined Space Rescue• Snowmobile/Avalanche • First Aid• WHMIS/TDG• And many more…
Workforce Training
Your local training provider
Our Mission
Northern Lights College provides the educational means for the continued growth and prosperity of our students, and the communities and businesses across northern British Columbia.
Contact us for more information
• Kristina van de Walle- Dean Business, International and Contract Training(250) 784-7529
• Rene Tremblay- Dean of Trades and Apprenticeships1-866-463-6652
• Donna Merry – Campus Administrator(250)242-8227