COMM 185 Industrial Communications
You will receive instruction in basic job related interpersonal, oral and written communication, including writing for the workplace and job search techniques to develop employability skills.
1.0
Credit Units
16.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Equivalent Course(s):
COMM 127
COMM 186
COMM 187
COMM 188
GEOL 145 Ground Control 1
The course provides information on rock formations, rock properties, sources of ground movement, equipment and a demonstration of scaling procedures.
3.0
Credit Units
40.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Work Based Delivery
Prerequisites:
MINE 141 Minimum Grade of 60
GEOL 146 Ground Control 2
Building on the knowledge acquired in GEOL 145 (Ground Control 1), you will receive an introduction to the hands-on scaling procedures used to check ground conditions.
1.0
Credit Units
20.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Work Based Delivery
Prerequisites:
GEOL 145 Minimum Grade of 60
MINE 141 Mine Ventilation 1
You will receive an introduction to the purpose of mine ventilation systems, the types of systems used in underground mines and the components of mine ventilation systems.
1.0
Credit Units
20.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Work Based Delivery
Prerequisites:
SUPP 135 Minimum Grade of 60
MINE 142 Manual Drilling 1
The course provides an introduction to the types and components of manual drilling equipment (Jackleg and Stoper drills) used in hard-rock mines. The course content includes safety procedures and procedures for rigging-in and operating manual drills.
3.0
Credit Units
40.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Work Based Delivery
MINE 143 Blasting Methods 1
The course provides an introduction to the types of explosives, igniters and detonators. The course content includes safe handling, transportation and storage procedures.
1.0
Credit Units
10.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Work Based Delivery
MINE 144 Ore Movement 1
The course provides an introduction to some of the types of equipment (scooptram, remote controls, ore trucks and conveyors) and procedures used to handle and move muck safely.
4.0
Credit Units
60.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Work Based Delivery
MINE 153 Introduction to Radiation Safety
The course provides an introduction to the sources of ionizing radiation, atoms, protons, neutrons, radioactive decay chain, types of ionizing radiation, protection methods, monitoring methods, exposure limits and regulatory reporting procedures.
1.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Work Based Delivery
MINE 155 Mine Ventilation 2
Building on the knowledge of mine ventilation systems acquired in MINE 141 (Mine Ventilation 1), you will develop the skills needed to install and maintain mine ventilation systems.
1.0
Credit Units
20.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Work Based Delivery
Prerequisites:
MINE 141 Minimum Grade of 60
MINE 156 Manual Drilling 2
Building on the knowledge and skills gained in MINE 142 (Manual Drilling 1), you will learn how to install rock bolts, prepare the face for drilling and drill patterns. You will also begin to develop hands-on skills operating manual drilling equipment.
7.0
Credit Units
100.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Work Based Delivery
Prerequisites:
MINE 142 Minimum Grade of 60
MINE 157 Blasting Methods 2
Building on the knowledge and skills gained in MINE 143 (Blasting Methods 1), you will learn the safe use and methods of preparing and blasting single and multiple shots.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Work Based Delivery
Prerequisites:
MINE 143 Minimum Grade of 60
MINE 158 Ore Movement 2
Building on the knowledge and skills gained in MINE 144 (Ore Movement 1), you will learn the safety procedures and skills needed to operate additional types of track and tramming ore handling equipment (slushers, mucking machines and ore trucks).
7.0
Credit Units
100.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Work Based Delivery
Prerequisites:
MINE 144 Minimum Grade of 60
MINE 159 Shaft Operations
You will study the components of a mine shaft and general shaft safety procedures.
1.0
Credit Units
20.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Work Based Delivery
Prerequisites:
MINE 145 Minimum Grade of 60
RIGG 141 Rigging and Staging
The course provides an introduction to the purpose and types of rigging and staging equipment and devices. You will also develop the skills needed to hang pipe and use fixed and mobile staging equipment.
4.0
Credit Units
60.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Work Based Delivery
SUPP 135 Introduction to Mining Safety
You will become familiar with the range of personal protection/fall arrest/respiratory and fire equipment, safe working practices, WHMIS and OH&S regulations.
4.0
Credit Units
54.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Work Based Delivery
Prerequisites:
SUPP 155 Minimum Grade of 60
SUPP 155 Introduction to Mining Industry
You will gain an understanding of the types of mineral and metal resources in Saskatchewan, the exploration, development, operations and de-commissioning cycle, and types of surface and underground mining operations.
3.0
Credit Units
40.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Work Based Delivery
WORK 144 Work Experience 1
The course provides an introduction to working conditions and activities in an underground mine.
0.0
Credit Units
75.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Work Experience -Individual, Work Experience - Group
Prerequisites:
COMM 185 Minimum Grade of 60
WORK 148 Work Experience 2
Building on the practical skills and experience you gained in WORK 144 (Work Experience 1), you will have an opportunity to develop your hands-on practical skills and knowledge.
0.0
Credit Units
75.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Work Experience -Individual, Work Experience - Group
Prerequisites:
WORK 144 Minimum Grade of CO
