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
EQPT 104 Raise Bore Drill Parts
You will receive an introduction to the parts of the six component assemblies of a raise bore drill and learn the purpose of each component.
5.0
Credit Units
70.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
MINE 105 Minimum Grade of 60
EQPT 105 Drill String and Wrenching System
The course covers the components and purpose of the Drill String and Wrenching System and the safe use of wrenching tools.
10.0
Credit Units
150.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
EQPT 106 Minimum Grade of 60
EQPT 106 Drill Console and Pendant Controls
You will practice operating controls on the drill console. You will study the function of switches, gauges, valves and warning lights on the primary control console and the portable control pendants (consoles). You will also learn safe operating procedures.
5.0
Credit Units
80.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
EQPT 104 Minimum Grade of 60
EQPT 107 Equipment Setup and Takedown
You will become familiar with the procedures required to safely and efficiently move, setup, takedown and store a raise bore drill.
8.0
Credit Units
120.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
EQPT 105 Minimum Grade of 60
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 100 Raise Bore Drilling Process
The course includes hands-on operation of the raise bore and box hole drilling processes. You will examine rock mechanics and the advantages of raise boring over manual rise mining methods.
1.0
Credit Units
10.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
MINE 103 Minimum Grade of 60
MINE 101 Drilling the Pilot Hole
You will gain an understanding of the procedures and hands-on skills required to safely and efficiently drill a pilot hole.
16.0
Credit Units
240.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
MINE 100 Minimum Grade of 60
MINE 102 Reaming the Raise
You will experience practical hands-on operating procedures to safely and efficiently ream a raise. You will learn inspection procedures, how to collar the raise, handle cuttings and procedures to remove and store reaming equipment.
11.0
Credit Units
160.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
MINE 101 Minimum Grade of 60
MINE 103 Maintenance and Testing Procedures
The course provides an introduction to the drill records maintenance system and how to conduct drill rod and bit testing procedures.
1.0
Credit Units
10.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
SFTY 109 Minimum Grade of 60
MINE 104 Drilling in Uranium Ore
You will participate in a supervised, hands-on operation of raise bore equipment in uranium ore.
1.0
Credit Units
10.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
MINE 102 Minimum Grade of 60
MINE 105 Manual Drilling
You will become familiar with types of manual drilling equipment (Jackleg and Stoper drills) and their components. You will develop safe operating procedures and hands-on skills as you rig-in and operate manual drills.
3.0
Credit Units
50.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
RIGG 103 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 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 103 Rigging and Staging
You will learn about the types of rigging, staging equipment and devices used in underground mines. You will practice the hands-on skills needed to hang pipe and use fixed and mobile staging equipment.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
WORK 144 Minimum Grade of 60
SFTY 109 Basic Safety and Maintenance
You will review the general and company-specific basic safety principles and maintenance procedures required to operate a raise bore drilling system.
10.0
Credit Units
150.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
EQPT 107 Minimum Grade of 60
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
