Hard Skills
IntermediateUnderground Ground Support InstallationThe process of installing timber sets, roof bolts, or steel arches to stabilize mine openings and prevent falls of ground.
IntermediateMine Ventilation ConstructionBuilding and maintaining air stoppings, brattices, and regulators to control the direction and volume of airflow in underground workings.
AdvancedRock ScalingManually or mechanically removing loose or fractured rock from the roof or walls of mine workings to ensure a safe environment.
IntermediateStructural Timbering and WoodworkingMeasuring, cutting, and fitting heavy timber to construct chutes, ladders, and specialized support structures within the mine.
AdvancedHazard Recognition and ComplianceIdentifying geological instabilities, gas presence, or equipment failures according to regulatory standards such as MSHA.