Hard Skills
ExpertDrilling and BlastingPrecision operation of mechanized jumbo drills and the safe handling and placement of explosives for rock excavation.
IntermediateGround Support InstallationThe application of rock bolts, wire mesh, and shotcrete to reinforce the mine roof and walls.
IntermediateHeavy Equipment Operation (LHD)Proficiency in operating Load-Haul-Dump loaders to move blasted rock and ore through narrow tunnels.
Soft Skills
AdvancedUnderground Hazard IdentificationThe ability to recognize geological shifts, gas hazards, and ventilation failures within the underground environment.
IntermediateSpatial Awareness and NavigationNavigating complex three-dimensional underground tunnel networks and interpreting mine plans.