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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course examines state and federal laws, as they pertain to mining health and safety, and provides an overview of effective health and safety management systems. It also demonstrates how to build a health and safety culture at a mine. Pertinent sections of the Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and the Miner Act of 2006 are covered, including: 30 CFR Part 77, ?Mandatory Safety Standards, Surface Coal Mines and Surface Work Areas of Underground Mines? for surface coal mining; 30 CFR Part 56, ?Safety and Health Standards ? Surface Metal and Nonmetal Mines? for non-coal surface mining; 30 CFR Parts 46 & 48, ?Training and Retraining of Miners.? Implementation of laws and the implication of these laws on the surface mining industry are explored in this course. Students review case studies to identify specific causes and effects of health and safety incidents and develop preventive and corrective solutions to meet standards set by state and federal laws.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to basic economic and financial principles used in mining. Using case studies from surface mining business models, students evaluate financial goals, recommend and implement continuous improvement strategies, and evaluate project effectiveness using fixed and variable costs. Students compare preventive and reactive cost control methods for business operations affecting equipment maintenance and production down time. This course explores sustainable business strategies as applicable to the surface mining industry.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to electrical concepts and systems as they are used in surface mining operations. Students examine electrical safety codes and compliance requirements. Emphasis is placed on recognizing the value of human life and the importance of safeguarding against electrical hazards through regulatory compliance and continuous training.
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces students to equipment used in surface mining and the maintenance of this equipment. Students examine the purpose, operation, mechanics and maintenance of equipment used in the plant, the field, and the shop. Emphasis is placed on safety processes including lock out/tag out (LOTO), diesel, hydraulics, welding, cutting, conveyor and fire safety. Students participate in hands-on maintenance activities in a simulated maintenance environment and create maintenance management documents to plan, prevent, schedule, budget and predict maintenance for mining equipment. (updated April 2012)
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1.50 Credits
The course introduces the student to the mine work environment with discussion on statutory rights of miners, ground control, health hazards, mine gases, transportation, communication, firefighting, electrical hazards, and explosives. Further classroom work centers on accident prevention. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will receive the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) 5000-23 Certificate of Training. This course is mandated by MSHA for all people who will be working on a mine site.
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0.50 Credits
This course is designed to meet the Federal Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) requirements of 30 CFR Part 48, Subpart B, for employees who continue to work at mine sites or 30 CFR Part 46 for employees who continue to work in the construction materials industry. Topics of study will comply with the appropriate current federal regulations.
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to meet the Federal Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) requirements of 30 CFR Part 48, Subpart A, for employees with no previous work experience at mine sites. Topics of study will comply with the appropriate current federal regulations.
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0.50 Credits
This course is designed to meet the Federal Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) requirements of 30 CFR Part 48, Subpart A, for employees who continue to work at underground mine sites.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines environmental compliance laws at State and Federal levels as they pertain to surface mining in western states, and it provides an overview of effective surface mine reclamation techniques used at mine sites. Pertinent sections of the Federal Surface Mine Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) of 1977 and the Wyoming Environmental Quality Act (WEQA) of 1973 are covered. Students review case studies to identify specific causes and effects of environmental compliance and land reclamation incidents, and to develop preventive and corrective solutions to meet standards set by State and Federal laws.
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1.50 Credits
This course is designed to prepare coal mine electrician candidates for the Federal Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) electrical qualification exam and meets the requirements of 30 CFR Part 75 and/or Part 77.
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