Training

Coast Mountain College (CMC) School of Exploration and Mining operates out of the Smithers campus of Coast Mountain College. SEG provides industry advice to the college when requested. The school has in the past provided a leadership role in training for the minerals industry across northwest BC and parts of Canada.

This short video at http://vimeo.com/58598851 that gives you a sense of how the School of Exploration and Mining approaches training.

Training is funded  in several ways: in partnership with the province of BC or the government of Canada and customized contract training for companies and other training organizations.

The school offers the following programs and courses.

• Workforce Exploration Skills Training
• Drill Core Technician
• Environmental Monitor Assistant Program
• Mining Exploration Field Assistant
• Prospector Basic Training
• Surface Diamond Driller’s Helper
• Introduction to Metal Leaching and Acid Rock Drainage

Also offered at NWCC:

• Mobile, Contract, and Campus-based Health and Safety Training (Occupational First Aid, WHMIS, TDG, Bear Awareness, Spill Response, Chainsaw Safety, Helicopter Safety, etc.)
• Heavy Equipment Operator Technician Apprenticeship
• Other Trades Foundation and Apprenticeship Programs
• University Credit – Associate Degrees

Graduates are available for employment. For more information on the school and the services it offers please contact:

Laurie Kallio
SEM Regional Contracts Officer 
lkallio@coastmountaincollege.ca
Direct / Toll free: 1-250.847.4461 Ext. 5877