What You’ll Learn
- Equipment & Operations – Rock scaling, hoisting, and other essential mining tasks
- Virtual Reality (VR) & Augmented Reality (AR) Training – Practice mining techniques in a state-of-the-art simulated environment to enhance learning and safety.
- Mine Site Tours – Experience real mining environments, gaining firsthand insight into daily operations.
Mining Fundamentals Work Placement
Mining Fundamentals is a hands-on work placement delivered in partnership with Hudbay in Snow Lake. Participants gain practical experience in an active mining environment through:
- on-site training
- underground experiences
- job shadowing
- mine tours
- and safety training.
Course Benefits and Outcomes
- Earn a joint UCN/NORCAT certificate, making you job-ready for the mining industry
- which provides credentials recognized by the mining industry, including WHMIS, Working at Heights, Elevated Work Platform, and Forklift operation.
- Real World Experience: learn work readiness skills specifically for the mining industry.
- Expert Training: NORCAT has over 20 years of experience in mining safety and productivity, ensuring high-quality instruction.
- Workforce development: This program is designed to support learners, strengthen local employment opportunities, and meet industry needs.
Admissions
Check Your Eligibility
- Seeking entry-level employment in mining?
- Willing and able to participate in full-time, in-person training?
- Able to meet workplace safety and readiness requirements?
- An in-person interview in Flin Flon may be required as part of the recruitment process
- Accommodations and meals supplied for the duration of training
Costs
No cost, “paid training for successful applicants”
