Hard Skills
AdvancedAlimak Raise Climbing OperationThe specialized ability to operate Alimak equipment for vertical or steeply inclined excavation within a mine shaft.
IntermediatePrecision Drilling and Pattern DesignThe skill of drilling blast holes at exact angles and depths in confined spaces to ensure accurate raise direction.
IntermediateGround Support and StabilizationThe process of installing rock bolts, wire mesh, and shotcrete to secure the walls and ceiling of a raise.
AdvancedUnderground Blasting and Explosives HandlingKnowledge of loading explosives, wiring detonators, and executing controlled blasts in vertical mining environments.
IntermediateManual Scaling TechniquesThe physical skill of using scaling bars to pry loose rock from the face and back to prevent falls.