Virginia

Open Pit Miner Apprenticeship

Guide for Course Study

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Virginia Department of Labor & Industry Contacts

Open Pit Miner Apprenticeship

VTCA and our partners, Germanna Community College, Mountain Empire Community

College and the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy, are pleased to

announce the development of the Virginia Open Pit Miner Apprenticeship. This

apprenticeship will be administered through the Virginia Department of Labor and

Industry’s Division of Registered Apprenticeship (DOLI).

The Open Pit Miner Apprenticeship is a 3-year program consisting of a minimum of 144

hours of course study and 2,000 hours of work experience annually. Upon completion of

the requirements, the apprentice will receive a Journyworker Card and the Virginia

Surface Mine Foreman Certification.

All Open Pit Miner Apprenticeships will be conducted through an official agreement

between the employer (Sponsor), the apprentice, and the Virginia Department of Labor

and Industry.

The Open Pit Miner Apprenticeship is designed to be flexible, allowing the employer and

the apprentice to gear training to fit their needs and interests.

The following listings are just some course study programs through our partners that may

be applicable for the Open Pit Miner Apprenticeship Program. All course study and work

experiences require DOLI approval. Course study resources can be obtained from

additional institutions, such as other community colleges, workforce training centers and

other related industry training such as DMM and MSHA. Additionally, in-house training

programs, upon approval by DOLI, can be considered to meet course study requirements.

Also included in this handout is a contact list for the Virginia Department of Labor, and

Industry, including regional and field office locations and areas served.

For additional information on the Virginia Open Pit Miner Apprenticeship please contact

any of the following:

Rob Lanham Ben Sherman Vickie Ratliff

VTCA Germanna Mountain Empire

540-229-9662 Community College Community College

Rob@VTCA.org 540-672-8719 276-523-7467

bsherman@germanna.edu vratliff@mecc.edu

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ON CAMPUS – FOR CREDIT COURSES

(Many of these courses or similar courses are available throughout the Virginia Community College System)

EGR 110: Engineering Graphics (3 CR.) Presents theories and principles of orthographic projection. Studies multiview, pictorial drawings and sketches, geometric construction, sectioning, lettering, tolerancing, dimensioning and auxiliary projections. Studies the analysis and graphic presentation of space relationships of fundamental geometric elements; points, lines, planes and solids. Includes instruction in Computer Aided Drafting

ELE 156: Electrical Control Systems (3 CR.) Includes troubleshooting and servicing electrical controls, electric motors, motor controls, motor starters, relays, overloads, instruments and control circuits.

ENV 121: General Environmental Science I (4 CR.) Explores fundamental components and interactions that make up the natural systems of the earth. Introduces the basic science concepts in the discipline of biological, chemical, and earth sciences that are necessary to understand and address environmental issues.

GOL 105: Physical Geology (4 cr.) Introduces the composition and structure of the earth and modifying agents and processes. Investigates the formation of minerals and rocks, weathering, erosion, earthquakes, and crustal deformation.

IND 101: Quality Assurance Technology I (3 cr.) Studies principles and techniques of quality engineering for the management, design engineering economics, production, and assurance of quality. Emphasizes fundamentals of Total quality assurance for product and process control. May include design review, fundamentals of statistics procurement control, sampling and control chart systems, quality reporting, process capability analysis, tool and gauge control, document control, or troubleshooting quality control.

IND 137: Team Concepts and Problem Solving (3 cr.) Studies team concepts and problem solving techniques to assist project teams in improving quality and productivity. Provides knowledge of how to work as a team, plan and conduct good meetings, manage logistics and details, gather useful data, communicate the results and implement changes.

MEC 154: Mechanical Maintenance I (3 cr.) Provides an overview of basic maintenance techniques and processes for industrial mechanics and technicians who are installing and maintaining industrial mechanical and power transmission components.

MEC 161: Basic Fluid Mechanics - Hydraulics/Pneumatics (3 cr.) Introduces theory, operation and maintenance of hydraulic/ pneumatics devices and systems. Emphasizes the properties of fluids, fluid flow, fluid statics, and the application of Bernouli’s equation.

MEC 162: Applied Hydraulics and Pneumatics (2-3 cr.) Introduces hydraulic and pneumatic systems found in construction equipment, road vehicles, and farm equipment. Includes the basic theory, construction, maintenance and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic power systems.

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ON CAMPUS – FOR CREDIT COURSES

(Many of these courses or similar courses are available throughout the Virginia Community College System)

MEC 165: Applied Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Hydrostatics (3 cr.) Teaches fluid power system design, operation, testing, maintenance and repair. Includes reservoirs, pump connecting valves, cylinders, pressure regulating valves, flow control valves, hydraulic motors, and introduction to basic hydrostatic hydraulic systems. AF 126: Principles of Industrial Safety (3 cr.) Teaches principles and practices of accident prevention, analysis of accident causes, mechanical safeguards, fire prevention, housekeeping, occupational diseases, first aid, safety organization, protection equipment and general safety principles and promotion.

WORKFORCE SERVICES – CLASSROOM

https://www.germanna.edu/workforce/

Core Craft Skills – FF – 39 Hours This class serves as the foundation to all trade apprenticeship programs. Structured as a hybrid class, a combination of on-line training and live classroom/lab training, students learn the necessary basics to start a career in any skilled trade. Topics covered in this class are: Basic Safety, Introduction to Construction Math, Introduction to Hand Tools, Introduction to Power Tools, Introduction to Construction Drawings, Basic Communication Skills, Basic Employability Skills, and Introduction to Materials Handling. Tuition includes textbook, online access code, and all materials. This class consists of 13 sessions. Please note this special circumstance, and additional classes will be scheduled as necessary to meet the Lecture hours requirement.

Electronic Control Systems – 90 Hours This duty area covers: adhering to electronic and control systems safety rules; connecting and testing a DC power supply; installing and testing a solid-state relay, analog electronic sensors, and basic PLC components; installing and operating and AC variable frequency drive; transferring programs to programmable controller using a PC; creating a basic PLC ladder-style program; and troubleshooting PLC and controlled components. Theory presentations will be reinforced by intensive hands-on lab experiments and applications.

Business & Presentation Writing – 3 Hours Business writing is no longer just about writing letters. Text messages and emails are now very common methods of business communication, for example. The purpose of this class is to explore the differences between writing for professional purposes and writing for personal use. In addition to memo, letter, and report writing, the class will cover essential email and texting etiquette in the business world. Participants in the class will learn how to write effective sentences and make their writing vigorous, direct, and to the point. Conversational Spanish I – 12 Hours This is an introductory course in Spanish. Begin to learn the Spanish language and culture as well as key conversational phrases. Oral communication is emphasized. This class is helpful for those who want to learn some basics to be used in the workplace, for those who want to brush up on basic Spanish, and for those who plan to travel. Workbook is recommended, though not required. Please check with your instructor the first day of class, regarding book and materials purchases.

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WORKFORCE SERVICES – ONLINE

https://www.germanna.edu/workforce/

Change Management Skills - Strategically applying/utilizing the various disciplines in order to cause organizational change and add value is often referred to as “change management.” Managers and aspiring leaders in the workplace are increasingly being asked to develop the personal skills and attitudes for implementing change as well as a technical understanding of how to apply the tools for change. Learn how to successfully plan, implement, communicate, create employee involvement and commitment, and add value during change.

Conflict Management - A recent study conducted by the American Management Association (AMA) revealed that the average manager spends more than 20 percent of their day engaged in or reacting to a conflict situation. This study also identified that out of twenty-five management skills, conflict management was the only one positively correlated to higher earnings and promotion. Discover a workable conflict management model, discuss case studies in conflict management, and then take away successful conflict management strategies to apply in your workplace. Agenda Unit 1 Understanding Conflict - Definition of conflict. - The up side of conflict. - Describe performance expectations related to conflict. Unit 2 Understanding the Conflict Management Model -Using the model -Dialog for a conflict conversation -When to take action and address a conflict situation Unit 3 Conflict Management Case Studies -Review of real world cases -Analyze and evaluate the cases Unit 4 Strategies for success -Creating a standard of performance -Creating your own dialog -Applying the model

Dealing with Difficult People in the Workplace - Dealing with difficult personalities and broaching challenging subjects is a workplace necessity and takes skill, tact, and confidence. Gain skills to be an effective team member and leader in the workplace by taking control of the conversation, managing your reactions, and navigating problematic interactions with ease. These skills will guide you to find your voice and communicate effectively in workplace interactions, making day-to-day interactions run smoothly. Agenda Unit 1 Understanding Communication Styles in the Workplace -Define communication spectrum -Learn 4 communication styles -Assess communication style and personality type Unit 2 Communication Skill Builders -Learn verbal diminishers and weak speak -Define executive presence -Develop tool kit for difficult situations Unit 3 Applied Communication Skills -Learn to say what you mean -Practice to mean what you say -Apply strategies for specific workplace situations Unit 4 Dealing with Difficult People -Define barriers to communication -Learn 3 barriers to effective communication -Apply strategies to build bridges.

Spanish for Construction – 16 Hours Spanish for Construction is a self-paced, online Spanish course designed for construction workers, contractors, foreman, and anybody who works with Spanish-speaking employees and co-workers in the construction industry.

OSHA General Industry 10 Hour Course – 10 Hours This 10 hour online/classroom general industry safety and health course will provide you with the needed safety

processes and procedures. Details on the following will be addressed: flammable & combustible liquids, hand

and power tools, material handling, stairways and ladders, disaster preparedness, welding & cutting, safety &

health programs, fall hazards, personal protection, blood borne pathogens, electrocution hazards, fire

prevention, machine guarding, preventing workplace violence and emergency action. Participants completing

this class will receive an OSHA 10 hour wallet card from the OSHA Training Institute (OTI). 4

ON CAMPUS – FOR CREDIT COURSES ** (Many of these courses are available throughout the Virginia Community College System)

BLD 110 - Introduction to Construction (3 CR.) Covers basic knowledge and requirements needed in the construction trades. Introduces use of tools and equipment, with emphasis on construction safety, including personal and tool safety. Provides a working introduction to basic blueprint reading and fundamentals of construction mathematics. (NCCER Core Certification) CIV 240 - Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (3 CR.) Introduces the principles of fluid flow and development of practical hydraulics resulting from study of fluid statics, flow of real fluid in pipes, multiple pipe lines, liquid flow in open channels, and fluid measurement techniques. Prerequisite: Statics or divisional approval. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Also available Online**) DRF 160 Machine Blueprint Reading (3 CR.) Introduces interpreting of various blueprints and working drawings. Applies basic principles and techniques such as visualization of an object, orthographic projection, technical sketching and drafting terminology. Requires outside preparation. ENF 2 requisite level. Lecture 3 hours per week

DRF 166 Welding Blueprint Reading (2 CR.) Teaches welding procedures and applications. Stresses structural steel, design,

and layout. Explains industrial symbols. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

ELE 140 Basic Electricity and Machinery (4 CR.) Studies direct and alternating current principles, resistors, magnetism,

capacitors, protection systems, switches, controls and power distribution for industrial machine shops. Emphasizes test

procedures and safety. ENF 2 requisite level. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week. (NCCER Electrical

Level 1 Certification)

ELE 156 Electrical Control Systems (3 CR.) Includes troubleshooting and servicing electrical controls, electric motors,

motor controls, motor starters, relays, overloads, instruments and control circuits. May include preparation of a report as

an out-of-class activity. Prerequisite ELE 140. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

ELE 239 Programmable Controllers (2-3 CR.) Deals with installation, programming, interfacing, and concepts of

troubleshooting programmable controllers. ENF 2 requisite level. Prerequisite ELE 140 or equivalent. Lecture 2-3 hours.

Laboratory 0-3 hours per week. Total 2-6 hours per week.

GOL 105 Physical Geology (4 CR.) Introduces the composition and structure of the earth and modifying agents and

processes. Investigates the formation of minerals and rocks, weathering, erosion, earthquakes, and crustal deformation.

ENF 3 requisite. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week. (Also available Online**)

IND 125 Installation and Preventative Maintenance (3 CR.) Studies practices in the installation of machinery, including

mounting, grouting, leveling, and alignment. Examines methods of preventive maintenance including inspection,

scheduled maintenance, controls, record keeping, repair parts stocking, and safety considerations. ENF 2 requisite level.

Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week. (Also available Online**)

IND 137 Team Concepts and Problem Solving (3 CR.) Studies team concepts and problem solving techniques to assist

project teams in improving quality and productivity. Provides knowledge of how to work as a team, plan and conduct good

meetings, manage logistics and details, gather useful data, communicate the results and implement changes. Lecture 3

hours per week. (Also available Online**)

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MTH 111 - Basic Technical Mathematics (3 CR.) Provides a foundation in mathematics with emphasis in arithmetic, unit

conversion, basic algebra, geometry and trigonometry. This course is intended for CTE programs. (Also available

Online**)

NAS 106 - Conservation of Natural Resources (3 CR.) Describes the management of natural resources, balance of nature,

and the human impact on the environment. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Also available Online**)

PHY 131 Applied Physics I (3 CR.) Emphasizes application of topics such as precision measurement, statics, dynamics,

energy, momentum, properties of matter, heat, sound, optics, electricity, and magnetism. Prerequisites: MTH 105 and

MTH 106. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

MEC 113 Materials and Processes of Industry (3-4 CR.) Studies engineering materials and accompanying industrial

manufacturing processes. Investigates nature of materials structure and properties from a design standpoint. Analyzes

the effects of various processes on materials, and the processes themselves. Includes machining, casting, forming,

molding, hot/cold working, chipless machining, and welding. Addresses quality assurance and inspection procedures.

Lecture 3-4 hours per week (Also available Online**)

SAF 126 Principles of Industrial Safety (3 CR.) Teaches principles and practices of accident prevention, analysis of accident

causes, mechanical safeguards, fire prevention, housekeeping, occupational diseases, first aid, safety organization,

protection equipment and general safety principles and promotion. Prerequisite: HVE Plan. Lecture 3 hours per week.

(Also available Online**)

SAF 130 Industrial Safety (1 CR.) Presents an introduction to occupational health and safety and its application in the

workplace. Emphasizes safety standards and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), its rules and regulations

(OSHA 10). Lecture 1 hour per week. (Also available Online**)

WEL 100 Fundamentals of Welding (3 CR.) Introduces electric and gas welding and cutting. Provides fundamental

principles of joining ferrous and nonferrous metals, welding and cutting processes, equipment operation, and safety

procedures with emphasis upon welding and cutting procedures. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per

week. (Also available Online**)

WEL 110 Welding Processes (3 CR.) Introduces types of welding, their advantages and disadvantages. Points out effects

of welds on metals to be machined. Provides practice and demonstration in welding. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.

Total 5 hours per week.

WEL 115 Arc and Gas Welding (3 CR.) Presents arc and gas welding practices. Discusses safety, general welding practices

and effects of welding on metals. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

(Also available Online** - As Requested)

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WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS COURSES - ONLINE

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ONLINE TRAINING

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ONLINE TRAINING

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ONLINE – SELF STUDY COURSES Miners' Rights and Responsibilities – 4 Hours (knowledge check req’d) An online training program to learn specific information about the rights and responsibilities of miners. https://arlweb.msha.gov/S&HINFO/minersrights/OnlineTraining/index.html

Workplace Examinations for Surface Metal/Nonmetal Mines – 1 Hour (Power Point) A presentation discussing workplace examinations and common health and safety issues for surface metal/nonmetal mines. https://arlweb.msha.gov/training/docs/mnm-workplace-examinations.pdf

Ladder Safety Standards – 2 hours (Power Point) This guide provides compliance information to help the metal and nonmetal mining industry meet current requirements of the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA’s) ladder safety standards. https://arlweb.msha.gov/MNMResources/LadderSafety21B.pptx Guarding Phase I - Guarding Conveyor Belts at Metal & Nonmetal Mines ? hours (Power Point) This guide provides compliance information to help the metal and nonmetal mining industry meet current requirements of the Mine Safety and Health Administration's (MSHA's) guarding standards addressing conveyor belts. https://arlweb.msha.gov/Accident_Prevention/EquipmentGuardingConveyorBelts2010.ppt (currently unavailable) Guarding Phase II - Guarding Machinery at Metal & Nonmetal Mines ? hours (Power Point) This guide provides compliance information to help the metal and nonmetal mining industry meet current requirements of the Mine Safety and Health Administration's (MSHA's) guarding standards addressing equipment other than conveyor belts. https://arlweb.msha.gov/Accident_Prevention/GuardingMachineryMNMMines.ppt (currently unavailable)

Surface Powered Haulage Safety (IG 56) – 3 hours (interactive) This material is based on a classroom presentation developed by MSHA instructors. It is training material aimed at surface haulage accident prevention, and addresses several of the hazards that may arise in surface haulage operations at mines (both metal/nonmetal and coal) https://arlweb.msha.gov/training/surfhaul/index.htm

Material Handling Safety 3 hours – (interactive) This self-paced, interactive training program has been adapted from an extensive PowerPoint presentation. It includes manual and mechanical material handling and storage at surface mines, mills, and plants (both metal/nonmetal and coal).

https://arlweb.msha.gov/InteractiveTraining/MaterialHandlingSafety/index.htm

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ONLINE – SELF STUDY COURSES

Personal Fall Arrest Equipment Task Raining Guide - 1 Hour (PDF)

The Instructor will describe the importance of being prepared to work at heights, workplace exams, being able to recognize fall hazards, and describe inspection and donning procedures. The Learner will describe the importance of being prepared to work at heights, workplace exams, be able to recognize fall hazards, and describe inspection and

donning procedures. https://arlweb.msha.gov/training/docs/safe-steps-fall-arrest-task-training-outline.pdf

Truck Safety at Mines - 1 Hour (Power Point)

The number of trucks, their movement through mines and plants, their interaction with heavy equipment, smaller vehicles and workers on foot, volume of materials, the pace of activity, and the numerous hazards on mine sites must be everyone’s concern. Our industries benefit from a mutual understanding of safe practices. https://arlweb.msha.gov/training/docs/TruckSafetyPresentationFinalFinal.pptx

Electrical Hazards in the Mining Industry – 1 Hour (Interactive/Knowledge Check)

This lesson provides an overview of electrical safety topics for those working in the mining industry. It explains

how electricity works and the serious hazards it presents, equipping miners with the tools and knowledge they

need to protect themselves from harm. https://arlweb.msha.gov/training/docs/player.html

ONLINE – VIDEOS

General Mine Site Hazards – 4 Hours

• Blind Spots Can Kill! https://arlweb.msha.gov/mshavideos/safety/blindspot.wmv

• Customer and Delivery Truck Drivers Hazard Training – ¼ Hour https://arlweb.msha.gov/mshavideos/training/deliverytruck.wmv

• Traffic Control for Surface Mining Operations

https://arlweb.msha.gov/mshavideos/safety/trafficcontrol.wmv

• Confined Spaces in Mining https://arlweb.msha.gov/mshavideos/safety/confinedspaces.wmv

• Chemical Hazard Information https://arlweb.msha.gov/mshavideos/safety/chemhazardinfo.wmv

• Hazards and Safety Practices on Surge Piles https://arlweb.msha.gov/mshavideos/safety/surgepilehazard.wmv

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ONLINE – VIDEOS

• Hidden Danger: Safety Improvements for Surge Piles https://arlweb.msha.gov/mshavideos/safety/hiddendanger.wmv

• Health & Safety Hazard Awareness

https://arlweb.msha.gov/mshavideos/safety/healthsafetyawareness.wmv

• Welding Safety

https://arlweb.msha.gov/mshavideos/safety/weldingsafety.wmv

• Stockpile Safety – Think Quicksand

https://arlweb.msha.gov/MSHAVIDEOS/Safety/QuickSand.wmv

• Blast Area Security

https://arlweb.msha.gov/mshavideos/safety/blastarea.wmv

Highwalls – ½ Hour

• Highwall Hazard Recognition

https://arlweb.msha.gov/mshavideos/safety/highwallrecog.wmv

• Inspecting Highwalls

https://arlweb.msha.gov/mshavideos/safety/highwalls.wmv

• Safety Tips (Working Beside Highwalls

https://arlweb.msha.gov/mshavideos/safety/safetytips.wmv

Power Haulage – 1½ Hours

• Seat Belt Success Story – part 1

https://arlweb.msha.gov/mshavideos/safety/seatbelt1.wmv

• Seat Belt Success Story – part 2

https://arlweb.msha.gov/mshavideos/safety/seatbelt2.wmv

• Stay Calm and Stay in the Cab

https://arlweb.msha.gov/mshavideos/training/surgepile.wmv

• Junkyard Guards

https://arlweb.msha.gov/mshavideos/safety/junkyardguards.wmv

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ONLINE – VIDEOS

• Surface Conveyor Safety

https://arlweb.msha.gov/mshavideos/safety/surfaceconveyor.wmv

• Front End Loader Safety

https://arlweb.msha.gov/mshavideos/safety/loadersafety.wmv

Personal Safety – ½ Hour

• Eye Protection

https://arlweb.msha.gov/mshavideos/safety/eyeprotect.wmv

• Hearing Conservation

https://arlweb.msha.gov/mshavideos/safety/hearing.wmv

Electrical – ½ Hour

• Arc Flash Awareness https://arlweb.msha.gov/mshavideos/safety/arcflash.wmv

*Many MSHA Videos are offered in Spanish Language

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CLASSROOM COURSES

Mine Safety & Health Law Seminar (Metal/Nonmetal) – 24 Hours The Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy presents its mine safety and health law seminar focusing on

federal (MSHA) and Virginia state laws governing the mineral mining (metal/nonmetal) industry. Currently offered twice

yearly. – No Cost - Register with DMME

Surface Foreman – Initial Certification Class – 24 Hours

Required for miners to earn Foreman Certificate

$10.00 Certification Fee- Offered Several Times Annually register with DMM

General Mineral Miner – Initial Certification Class – 8 Hours

Required for all miners

$10.00 Certification Fee- Offered Several Times Annually register with DMM

Surface Blaster Initial Certification Class – 24 Hours $10.00 Certification Fee - Offered Several Times Annually register with DMM

First Aid & CPR – 8 Hours Required for all miners

No Cost - Offered Several Times Annually Register with DMM

ONLINE - SELF STUDY

Maintenance & Repair – 2 Hours (Power Points)

• Hand and Power Tool Safety • Hand Safety • Materials Handling • General Maintenance Safety • Ladder Safety • Lock Out, Tag Out • Oxygen and Acetylene Use and Safety • Blocking Equipment • Welding Safety

dmme.virginia.gov/dmm/PDF/TRAINING/REFRESHER/MaintenanceRepairTopics/AR-lockouttagout.pdf

Slips, Falls and Fall Protection – 1 Hour (Power Point)

• Slips, Trips and Falls I • Slips, Trips and Falls II • Fall Protection

https://www.dmme.virginia.gov/dmm/ar_falls.shtml

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ONLINE - SELF STUDY

MSHA Rules to Live By – 1 Hour (Power Point)

• 12 To Remember • Another Five to Stay Alive

https://www.dmme.virginia.gov/dmm/ar_msha.shtml

Electrical – 1½ Hours (Power Point)

• Arc Flash and Blast • Working Around Electrical Equipment • Electrical Safety, Long • Electrical Safety, Short

https://www.dmme.virginia.gov/dmm/ar_electrical.shtml Ground Control – 1½ Hours (Power Point)

• Pit Ground Control • Quarry Ground Control

https://www.dmme.virginia.gov/dmm/ar_groundcontrol.shtml

Personal Safety and First Aid – 2 Hours (Power Point) • Cold Weather Safety • Drugs and Alcohol Use • Eye Safety • First Aid Review • Hearing Conservation • Ergonomics

https://www.dmme.virginia.gov/dmm/ar_personal.shtml

Training and Procedures – 2 Hours (Power Point)

• Miner Awareness, Task Training • Task Training • Following Proper Procedures • Beginning of Shift and Pre-Op Inspections

https://www.dmme.virginia.gov/dmm/ar_training.shtml

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OTHER RESOURCES

LORD FAIRFAX COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Basic Welding – 40 Hours Are you interested in learning multiple welding processes? If the answer is yes, then this is the class for you. Explore several different welding processes, including stick arc, oxy-fuel, MIG, and TIG welding. Learn the many essentials of a weld, striking an arc, and arc patterns. Gain a basic understanding of an electrode and the importance of electrode selection. Explore band saw basics, welding beads, and the many different ways of welding joints. And as always, learn welding and fuel safety throughout this entire course. https://lfccworkforce.com/event/basic-welding/ Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1 – 88 Hours This class serves as the first level of training in the Heavy Equipment Operator program. Students will learn the following content: orientation to the trade, heavy equipment safety, identification of heavy equipment, basic operational techniques, utility tractors, introduction to earthmoving, grades, and interpreting civil drawings. https://lordfairfax.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=53044&int_category_id=7&int_sub_category_id=97&int_catalog_id=0 Heavy Equipment Operator Level 2 – 88 Hours This class serves as the second level of training in the Heavy Equipment Operator program. Students will learn the following content: Introduction to the heavy highway trade, trucks, heavy equipment, cranes, and forklifts, below grade construction, earth moving, plant operations, paving, structures, and site work. https://lordfairfax.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=50951&int_category_id=7&int_sub_category_id=97&int_catalog_id=0

COMMUNITY COLLEGE WORKFORCE ALLIANCE

VDOT: Central Mix Aggregate Plant – 24 Hours This program will encompass testing of aggregates, job mixes, specifications, production sampling and stockpiling, automated data processing forms, pay quantities, titration, quality assurance and modified acceptance programs. Class includes 1/2 day of lab. Students must pass a proficiency examination to be certified. CALCULATOR, SAFETY GLASSES, AND SAFETY SHOES REQUIRED. Exam will be held on the third (3rd) day of class at CCWA/John Tyler Community College, Midlothian Campus. https://ccwa.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=11829&int_category_id=4&int_sub_category_id=80&int_catalog_id=0

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https://www.doli.virginia.gov/

Department Of Labor and Industry Registered Apprenticeship

Headquarters

Main Street Centre

600 East Main Street, Suite 207

Richmond, Virginia 23219

Phone: (804) 786-1035

Fax: (804) 786-8418

Patricia (Trish) Morrison, Division Director

Phone: (804) 786-1035

Email: patricia.morrison@doli.virginia.gov

Kathleen Eddington, Assistant Division Director

Phone: (804) 786-2382

Email: kathleen.eddington@doli.virginia.gov

Caleb Wade, Lead Generation Specialist

Phone: (804) 786-2371

Email: caleb.wade@doli.virginia.gov

Jessica Waddy, Program Support Technician

Phone: (804) 786-8009

Email: jessica.waddy@doli.virginia.gov

Related Educational Specialist

Thomas (Tom) Cecere

Phone: (540) 815-1374

Email: thomas.cecere@doli.virginia.gov

Caly Emerson

Phone: (804) 786-9931

Email: caly.emerson@doli.virginia.gov

For assistance with federal programs, contact:

John McDowell, Apprenticeship Consultant

Phone: (804) 771-2488

Fax: (804) 771-8679

Email: mcdowell.john@dol.gov

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Contact A Consultant Today

Regional Offices

Central Virginia Office North Run Business Park

1570 East Parham Road

Richmond, Virginia 23228

Phone: (804) 371-3104

Fax number: (804) 371-3166

Localities served:

Hanover, Henrico, Louisa, Richmond City,

Amelia, Buckingham, Chestereld, Colonial Heights, Cumberland, Dinwiddie,

Goochland, Hopewell, New Kent, Nottoway, Petersburg, Prince George

Donna Carvana Apprenticeship Consultant

Phone: (804) 371-3104 ext. 127

Email: donna.carvana@doli.virginia.gov

Shannon Crooks

Apprenticeship Consultant

Phone: (804) 371-3104 ext. 126

Email: shannon.crooks@doli.virginia.gov

Northern Virginia Regional Office 9400 Innovation Drive, Suite 120

Manassas, Virginia 20110

Phone: (703) 392-0900

TDD: (703) 392-0165

Fax: (703) 392-0308

Localities served:

Falls Church, Fairfax (City), Manassas, Manassas Park, Prince William,

Fairfax County (Burke, Centerville, Chantilly, Clifton, Herndon, Reston, Vienna)

Alexandria, Arlington, Dumfries, Fairfax County (Annandale, Ft. Belvoir,

Lorton, McLean, Mount Vernon, Springeld) Caroline, Charles City, Essex,

Fauquier, Fredericksburg, King and Queen, King George, King William, Lancaster,

Northumberland, Orange, Richmond County, Spotsylvania, Staord, Westmoreland,

Clarke, Culpeper, Frederick, Greene, Loudoun, Madison, Page, Rappahannock,

Shenandoah, Warren, Winchester

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Cetrel Coleman

Apprenticeship Consultant and Technical Specialist Phone: (703) 392-0900 ext. 131

Email: cetrel.coleman@doli.virginia.gov

Crystal Thrower

Apprenticeship Consultant

Phone: (703) 392-0900 ext. 102

Email: crystal.thrower@doli.virginia.gov

Miguel Granillo Apprenticeship Consultant

Phone: (703) 392-0900 ext. 108

Email: miguel.granillo@doli.virginia.gov

Marco Pineda Apprenticeship Consultant and Supervisor

Phone: (540) 784-4438

Email: marco.pineda@doli.virginia.gov

Tidewater Regional Office

Interstate Corporate Center, Building 6

6363 Center Drive, Suite 101

Norfolk, Virginia 23502

Phone: (757) 455-0891

Fax number: (757) 455-0899

Localities served:

Brunswick, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach,

Accomack, Gloucester, Hampton, James City, Matthews, Middlesex, Newport News,

Northampton, Poquoson, Williamsburg, York, Emporia, Franklin City, Greensville,

Isle of Wight, Norfolk, Smitheld, Southampton, Suolk, Surry, Sussex, Wakeeld, Waverly

Rick Brooks

Apprenticeship Consultant

Phone: (757) 455-0891 ext. 146

Email: rick.brooks@doli.virginia.gov

Delores Ferrell Apprenticeship Consultant

Phone: (757) 455-0891 ext. 144

Email: delores.ferrell@doli.virginia.gov

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Maynard Stowe

Apprenticeship Consultant

Phone: (757) 455-0891 ext. 149

Email: maynard.stowe@doli.virignia.gov

Southwest Virginia Regional Office

3013 Peters Creek Road

Roanoke, Virginia 24019 Phone: (540) 562-3580

Fax number: (540) 562-3587

Localities served:

Alleghany, Bath, Blacksburg, Bland, Buchanan,

Christiansburg, Clifton Forge, Covington, Botetourt, Bristol, Buena Vista, Carroll,

Craig, Dickenson, Floyd, Fincastle, Franklin County, Galax, Giles, Grayson, Lee,

Lexington, Montgomery, Norton, Pulaski, Radford, Roanoke City, Roanoke County,

Rockbridge, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, Wythe

Diana Lyons

Apprenticeship Consultant (Apprentice)

Phone: (540) 562-3580 ext. 116

Email: diana.lyons@doli.virginia.gov

Abingdon Field Office Johnson Center

468 East Main Street, Suite 114

Abingdon, VA 24210

Phone: (276) 676-5465

Lynchburg Field Office 3704 Old Forest Road, Suite B Lynchburg, Virginia 24501

Phone: (434) 385-0806 to 09

Fax number: (434) 385-0848

Localities served:

Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford City, Bedford County, Campbell, Charlotte, Danville,

Halifax, Henry, Lunenburg, Lynchburg, Martinsville, Mecklenburg, Patrick, Pittsylvania,

Prince Edward

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Wendell Walker

Apprenticeship Consultant

Phone: (434) 385-0806 ext. 105

Email: wendell.walker@doli.virginia.

Verona Field Office 201 Lee Highway

Verona, Virginia 24482

Phone: (540) 248-9280

Fax number: (540) 248-9284

Localities served: Albemarle, Augusta, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg,

Highland, Nelson, Rockingham, Staunton, Waynesboro

Todd Cook Apprenticeship Consultant Mentor and Advanced Manufacturing Technical Specialist

Phone: (540) 248-9280 ext. 25

Email: todd.cook@doli.virginia.gov

Faith Clayton Apprenticeship Consultant

Phone: (540) 248-9280 ext. 20

Email: faith.clayton@doli.virginia.gov

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