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
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 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 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
MINE 160 Ore Movement 3
You will investigate the role that conveyor systems play in an underground mine. You will learn the component parts of a conveyor system and safe operating procedures.
1.0
Credit Units
15.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Work Based Delivery
MINE 161 Cage Tending: Moving People
The course covers safe working practices around a shaft. This includes provincial regulations, inspection procedures, hoist bell signals, emergency procedures and proper loading and transporting procedures for moving people.
5.0
Credit Units
80.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Work Based Delivery
MINE 162 Cage Tending: Moving Material
You will be introduced to the safe working practices required when moving equipment and materials in the shaft, and study provincial regulations. You will also learn how to load and unload materials (including explosives). You will practice how to safely sling, transport and unload various types of loads under the cage.
5.0
Credit Units
80.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Work Based Delivery
MINE 163 Skip Tending
The course covers safe working practices, the components of the loading pocket and skip loading procedures. You will learn how to conduct pre-operational inspections and load wet muck (including uranium ore) safely.
5.0
Credit Units
75.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Work Based Delivery
MINE 164 Shaft Inspection Procedures
You will receive an introduction to the types and frequency of inspections performed in the shaft. You will perform maintenance procedures on shaft, hoist, hoist ropes, sheave wheels and shaft conveyances.
5.0
Credit Units
70.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Work Based Delivery
RIGG 142 Rigging and Staging
You will learn about the types of rigging and staging equipment and devices. You will also practice hands-on skills to hang pipe and use fixed and mobile staging equipment.
3.0
Credit Units
40.0
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
