Mining Assistant Labourers in Mining, Construction & Transport
SaveWhat Does a Mining Assistant Do?
Mining assisstants perform routine duties in mining and quarrying operations. They assist the miners with maintaining equipment, with laying pipes, cables and tunnels, and with removing wast.
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Excavation Techniques
The methods to remove rock and soil, used in an excavation site and the associated risks.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Mining Assistant
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialExcavation Techniques knowledge
The methods to remove rock and soil, used in an excavation site and the associated risks.
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EssentialAddress Problems Critically skill
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of various abstract, rational concepts, such as issues, opinions, and approaches related to a specific problematic situation in order to formulate solutions and alternative methods …
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EssentialConduct Inter-shift Communication skill
Communicate relevant information about the conditions in the workplace, progress, events, and potential problems to the workers in the next shift.
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EssentialDispose Of Non-hazardous Waste skill
Dispose of waste materials which pose no risk to health and safety in a manner which complies with recycling and waste management procedures.
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EssentialMaintain Records Of Mining Operations skill
Maintain records of mine production and development performance, including performance of machinery.
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EssentialPerform Minor Repairs To Equipment skill
Conduct routine maintenance on equipment. Recognise and identify minor defects in equipment and make repairs if appropriate.
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EssentialTroubleshoot skill
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
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EssentialWork Ergonomically skill
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
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EssentialClean Waste Materials From Machines skill
Clean waste materials from machine using the adequate equipment or appliances as to ensure smooth operations, avoid accidents, and maintain clean working place.
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EssentialHandle Mining Plant Waste skill
Make sure mining plant waste is disposed of safely, efficiently, and in an environmentally sound manner.
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Optional Skills (5 of 16 displayed)
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OptionalImpact Of Geological Factors On Mining Operations knowledge
Be aware of the impact of geological factors, such as faults and rock movements, on mining operations.
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OptionalGeology knowledge
Solid earth, rock types, structures and the processes by which they are altered.
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OptionalHealth And Safety Hazards Underground knowledge
The rules and risks affecting health and safety when working underground.
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OptionalMechanics knowledge
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
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OptionalMechanical Mine Machinery Manuals knowledge
Comprehend manufacturers' manuals for the installation and operation of mining machinery. Understand schematic drawings.
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OptionalDrive Vehicles skill
Be able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.
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OptionalLay Pipe Installation skill
Install the system of pipes used to transport a fluid, be it a liquid or a gas, from one point to another and connect it to the fuel and water …
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OptionalOperate Drilling Equipment skill
Operate a range of drilling equipment, pneumatic as well as electrical and mechanical. Tend drilling equipment, monitor and operate it, according to regulations. Safely and efficiently drill holes using the …
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OptionalOperate Hydraulic Pumps skill
Operate hydraulic pumping systems.
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OptionalCommunicate Mine Equipment Information skill
Communicate transparently and efficiently with mine production management and machine operators. Pass on any relevant information such as outages, efficiency and productivity of the equipment.
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OptionalMaintain Mine Machinery skill
Inspect and conduct planned maintenance of mining equipment. Execute routine repairs and replace damaged components. Analyse test results and interpret machine error messages. Undertake maintenance activities such as cleaning and …
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OptionalOperate A Range Of Underground Mining Equipment skill
Operate underground mining equipment, such as ventilation and transport systems.
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OptionalOperate Front Loader skill
Operate a front loader, a vehicle equipped with a bucket used in mining for performing a wide range of small, quick operations where employing more specialised equipment would not be …
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OptionalOperate Mining Tools skill
Operate and maintain a wide range of hand-held and powered mining tools and equipment.
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OptionalOperate Tunnelling Machine skill
Operate a tunnelling machine, a machine with a large rotating steel drum equipped with tungsten carbide teeth that cut material in order to drive underground tunnels or development roadways. Operate …
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OptionalReport Mine Machinery Repairs skill
Record repair and maintenance tasks executed.
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