Hard Skills
Entry-levelMine TimberingThe skill of installing and securing wooden beams and supports to stabilize the roof and walls of an underground mine.
IntermediateSteel Prop InstallationThe ability to correctly position and adjust mechanical or hydraulic steel props to provide immediate reinforcement to rock strata.
IntermediateMining Safety Protocol AdherenceStrict compliance with health and safety regulations specific to underground mining, including gas monitoring and PPE usage.
IntermediateGround Condition AwarenessThe ability to identify signs of rock instability, such as cracks or scaling, while assisting with the setting of supports.