Hard Skills
AdvancedDrill and Blast ExecutionThe technical proficiency in drilling precision holes and the controlled application of explosives to fragment rock for production or development.
IntermediateHeavy Mobile Equipment OperationThe ability to operate specialized underground machinery including Jumbo drills, Load-Haul-Dump (LHD) loaders, and articulated haul trucks.
AdvancedGround Support and Rock BoltingInstalling structural reinforcements such as rock bolts, cable bolts, and mesh to stabilize the mine roof and walls.
IntermediateUnderground Mine Plan InterpretationReading and following engineering prints, geological maps, and survey markers to ensure development follows the correct trajectory.
AdvancedHazard Recognition and Risk AssessmentIdentifying underground-specific risks such as loose rock (scaling needs), hazardous gases, and mechanical failures.