FIMESIP First Nations, Inuit and Métis Essential Skills Inventory Project

Mine Training Society – Mineral Processor Operator Technician

The Mineral Processing Operator Technician program has been designed to qualify candidates for entry-level positions in the area of mineral processing. This program was designed based on the Core Competencies outlined in the Mineral Processing Technician Occupational Standards. The program is delivered in two phases. The first phase is a 12 week classroom and shop component that focuses on foundation skills for the Mineral Process Operator. The second component of the program is based on-site at an operational diamond mine.

This training-to-employment initiative’s main objectives are for participants to gain pre-employment skills training for specific employment. The program has been ongoing since 2005.

Location Northwest Territories
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website https://minetraining.ca/
Contact

Hilary Jones, General Manager, Mine Training Society
(867) 765-0445
gm@minetraining.ca

Project Details
Community Urban
Scope of Project Local
Target Audience First Nations, Inuit, Adults (31-49 yrs)

Initiative Impact

What is the overall impact of the initiative and how is this measured?

Completion rate of the program is 95%.

Monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are:

  • Testing; competency review
  • tracking of attendance and reporting, behavioural contracts;
  • exit evaluations
  • testing, competency review
  • formal written testing, verbal quiz
  • observation
  • measurable outcomes tracked
What challenges have you faced and how were these overcome?

Challenges for Learners:

  • criminal records
  • social issues
  • family issues

Challenges for Training Provider:

  • funding
What are 3 key lessons you learned from developing or delivering your initiative? What advice from those lessons would you share with others?

Mentoring and classroom visits are key

Incorporation of Essential Skills

Which Essential Skills are covered by the initiative? Reading Text Document Use Numeracy Writing Oral Communications Working with Others Thinking Skills Computer Use

Project Components

What are the components of the initiative? Occupation-specific skills training Academic upgrading Cultural, language, and tradition awareness and/or training
How was Indigenous culture integrated into the program content or delivery?

Philosophy of providing the program following the teachings of the Medicine Wheel are embedded in the program

What do you think are the most important competencies and attributes for staff involved in this initiative to have?

Qualified instructors with mining experience

Who are your partners, and what is their involvement in the initiative?
Partner name Role Responsibilities
DeBeers Traineeship On the job training
BHP Billiton Traineeship On the job training
Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. Traineeship On the Job training
HRSDC (now ESDC) Funder  
Government of the NWT Funder  
Aurora College Formal education partner Deliver academic portion of training