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!

kvandewalle@nlc.bc.ca 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