Mining Operator
OFO No: 711101
Other names for Mining Operator:
- Coal Cutter
- Continuous Miner Operator
- Crawler Pilot
- Hydraulic Rock Breaker Operator (Mining)
- Mining Plant Operator
- Mining Team Leader
- Roof Bolter (Mining)
- Shuttle Car Operator (Mining)
What is a Mining Operator?
A Mining Operator operates big machinery to break, excavate and load minerals. They work in underground mines or open quarries.
What does a Mining Operator do?
- operates big mining machinery
- sets up machinery
- breaks up ‘rock’ to access minerals
- collects minerals
- loads minerals into trucks, onto conveyor belts or into train-like transport
- keeps records up to date
- performs minor maintenance of machines and tools
Are you . . . ?
- interested in mining?
- physically fit and healthy?
- reliable?
- responsible?
- a team player?
- observant?
How do I become a Mining Operator?
PATH 1
- Some companies will train your on-the-job
PATH 2
- Learnership – Mining Operations Underground Hard Rock (Conventional Mining) Level 2 and 3
PATH 3
- Learnership – Mining Operations for Underground Hard Rock (Mechanised Mining) Level 2 and 3
PATH 4
- Learnership – Underground Hard Rock (Narrow Tabular) Level 2 and 3
PATH 5
- Learnership – Surface Mining Rock Breaking Level 2
- Learnership – Rock Breaking Surface Excavation (Surface Mining and Quarrying) Level 3
PATH 6
- Learnership in Engineering Maintenance for Underground Coal Continuous Mining Level 2
- Learnership in Mining Operations Specialisation Continuous Miner Operations (Underground Coal) Level 3
PATH 7
- Learnership – Surface Mining Rock Breaking Level 2
- Learnership – Rock Breaking Surface Excavation (Dimension Stone Operations) Level 3
PATH 8
- Learnership in Mining Operations Blasting Operations (Underground Coal) Level 3
OR
- Learnership in Mining Operations Blasting Operation (Wall Mining) Level 3
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Miner or Mining Assistant
Is becoming a Mining Operator the right career choice for me?
