Program Objectives

The vocational studies program Ore Extraction prepares students to work as underground miners.

These workers extract ore in underground mining operations located mainly in four regions of Québec: Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean.

Their work consists primarily of scaling ceilings and walls, installing and verifying support systems, installing pipes and service lines (air, water, ventilation, blasting line and communication system) as the work progresses, performing various drilling operations, preparing for blasting operations and clearing away blasted rock.

Program Content

Code Statement of Competency Hours Credits
260-775 Perform mobile service equipment operations 75 5
760-711 Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process 15 1
760-723 Prevent occupational health and safety and environmental protection risks 45 3
760-731 Search for information about drilling techniques 15 1
760-743 Search for information about explosives and blasting accessories 45 3
760-753 Draw up drilling plans and blasting plans 45 3
760-764 Inspect mining equipment 60 4
760-784 Scale a back and walls 60 4
760-796 Perform mucking equipment operations 90 6
760-804 Perform drilling operations 60 4
760-815 Remove blasted rock 75 5
760-826 Haul blasted rock 90 6
760-834 Install supports 60 4
760-842 Install services 30 2
760-857 Drill holes for slash blasting and round blasting operations 105 7
760-864 Prepare for blasting operations 60 4
930 62

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding an Secondary School Diploma (SSD) or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies, or a post-secondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor’s degree
OR
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning

Specific conditions:
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their vocational training is to begin in a specific program of study, who hold a Training Certificate for a Semiskilled Trade (TCST), and who earned the required credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in Secondary Cycle One in general education in the youth sector or in Secondary II in general education in the adult sector
OR
Persons who are at least 15 years of age on September 30 of the current school year, who have attained vocational maturity and who have earned their Secondary II credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics are eligible for admission to a pilot project for concurrent admission. By means of concurrent admission with an integrated schedule, they will continue their vocational training and their general education in the youth sector to complete the Secondary III prerequisites they need to obtain their vocational training diploma. Authorization by the Ministère is required for the concurrent admission of a student in Secondary III

AND
Persons must comply with the requirements of explosives laws and regulations.

Functional Prerequisites

A person who has reached the age of 18 can be admitted to a program of study leading to a Diploma of vocational studies (DVS) based on functional prerequisites. These prerequisites, in place for those aged at least 18 years at the start date declared for the vocational training program, are: successful completion of the general development test (GDT) and obtaining and passing the tests relative to the specific prerequisites in the language of instruction and mathematics, if applicable.

This table indicates the new course codes for common core basic education (CCBE) and diversified basic education (DBE) required for the specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics for the targeted program of study. In the cases where the new course codes for the CCBE and the DBE are in progressive implementation, the old codes are indicated in parenthesis and are still valid. The equivalent course codes in basic education in the youth sector are also indicated in the table. When a DVS does not require any specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a (-) will be displayed in the appropriate field. Please note that the functional prerequisites do not apply to attestation of vocational specialty (AVS) programs.

Specific Prerequisites

Language of instructionSecond languageMathematics
AdultsYouthAdultsYouthAdultsYouth
ENG-1101-4 ou (ENG-1062-3)632-106 ou (632-212)----

Educational Organizations Offering the Program

Schedule:

Nord-du-Québec

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Places available
Admission by waiting list
Course full
CSS de la Baie-James
Vocational Training Centre Group Status D/E Start Date
C.F.P. de la Baie-James

Production and Development Miner

Production and development miners operate different types of mining machinery (drills, mucking machines and hoists), clear areas and transport ore. They carry out drilling operations, prepare for blasting operations, and reinforce tunnel walls and underground passageways. It is a demanding job that requires being in excellent physical condition. A career in mining is suitable for people who have good reflexes and are willing to work in challenging physical conditions.

Related Training(s)

Northern Heavy Equipment Operations

Average Salary

Production and Development Miner — $37.95

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