At Aurora College in Fort Smith, Canada, Cert in Underground Miner is offered as a certificate in Mining & Oil Engineering programme. The programme runs for 12 weeks, delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Mining & Oil Engineering
Duration: 12 weeks
Delivery: On Campus
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Underground Miner is a 12-week (360-hour) certificate at Aurora College's Thebacha Campus in Fort Smith, combining classroom instruction with field-based training. It gives students the knowledge and basic skills needed to pursue a career as an underground miner, covering underground mining equipment operation, mining methods, mine safety, and mine rescue theory through theoretical and practical instruction. Delivered on campus, the program pairs classroom theory with hands-on exercises to build practical, workplace-ready skills for underground mine sites. Graduates receive an Aurora College Certificate of Achievement. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18 years of age and to have completed Aurora College's Introduction to the Mining Industry program as a prerequisite. Applicants must hold at least a Grade 9 or equivalent academic standing and must submit a resume along with academic transcripts; placement testing may also be required.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and must have successfully completed Aurora College's Introduction to the Mining Industry program as a prerequisite. Applicants must hold a minimum of Grade 9 or equivalent academic standing and must submit a resume and academic transcripts; placement testing may be required.
