Hard Skills
IntermediateRockbolt InstallationThe technical process of drilling holes and securing various types of bolts (e.g., mechanical, resin, or cable) into the rock mass to provide structural support.
AdvancedManual and Mechanical ScalingThe practice of removing loose or unstable rock fragments from the face, back, and ribs of an underground excavation to prevent falls of ground.
ExpertJumbo Drill OperationThe skill required to operate hydraulic or pneumatic computer-aided drilling rigs used for developmental mining and rock reinforcement.
IntermediateGrout and Resin ApplicationThe precise mixing and application of chemical or cementitious agents used to bond rockbolts to the surrounding rock strata.