Hard Skills
IntermediateSlusher OperationThe proficiency in operating air or electric-powered double-drum or triple-drum winches to pull a scraper bucket for moving muck and ore in underground stopes.
IntermediateRigging and Cable InstallationSetting up the pulleys, sheaves, eye-bolts, and steel cables required to create the mechanical path for the slusher scraper.
AdvancedUnderground Hazard RecognitionThe ability to identify unstable ground conditions, loose rock, and ventilation issues within the confined spaces of an underground mine.
BasicPreventative Equipment MaintenanceConducting daily inspections of the slusher unit, including brake band adjustments, lubrication of sheaves, and cable wear checks.
IntermediateScaling and Ground SupportThe manual or mechanical removal of loose rock from the roof and walls of the mine to create a safe working environment.