Heavy Equipment Courses (Mines)

Billy · 04-07-2007, 12:36

I am looking at getting these tickets before I leave the Navy:

Dump Truck ( CAT 773)
Excavator 35 Tonne
Front End Loader

Units of Competency

Blend Stockpile Materials
Conduct Dozer Operations
MConduct Front End Loader Operations
Conduct Grader Operations
Conduct Loading & Hauling Support Equipment Operations
Conduct scraper operations
Conduct shovel/excavator operations
Maintain Stockpiles

My Questions to any one on the mines out there!

Would I need to do all these 3 courses (or any others) to make myself 'Competitive" for potential jobs on the mines, such as Open Pit etc

Or would it be wise just to one or the other?

I am not worried about course costs, because I get funding towards them from the Navy.

Also has any one got any contacts high up on the mines? Not for jobs, but for information I need to get?

Thanks in Advance

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Cowboy XF · 04-07-2007, 21:22

all of them would help you where ever you go billy its probley best to get them all

red_rockette_69 · 04-07-2007, 22:11

hey billy, yeah im up there for a bit i did an open cut mining course and my CAT 785b and 777 dumpy training. they rekon you have to have ur HR licence to make yourself a bit more appealing cos if you dont they usually tell ya to get it!! any course you can do is a plus!! happy mining!!

longhorn · 04-07-2007, 23:39

i need help too... its kinda related to this topic, i'm gettin an apprenticeship as a diesle mechanic and when im done i wanna go work in the mines, does anyone know a good place to go?

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Cary · 05-07-2007, 22:24

hi billy have you tried any mine web sites.it might be easier if you apply for a job inthe mines there then work and then try to transfer to heavy ore truck driveing i think a semi or b double truck licence wil help you,way back when i was working in the bauxite mines in weipa.all you needed was a normal car licence.but things have change over the years.we where driving euclids.cats.all over 150 ton copatasity.i work in the heavy equipment service department and we use to drive up to d 10 dozers 18 g cat graders plus the big push and pull cat scrapers(twin moters) as i said if you get a job in the mines first it might be easier.the mining companys would have heavy equipment operating courses anyhow .hope thats helps you billy ..cheers cary

04-07-2007, 12:36	#1 (permalink)
Billy Status: BeautUtes.com est. 2004 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dumbleyung! Posts: 8,170 Rep Power: 10	Heavy Equipment Courses (Mines) I am looking at getting these tickets before I leave the Navy: Dump Truck ( CAT 773) Excavator 35 Tonne Front End Loader Units of Competency Blend Stockpile Materials Conduct Dozer Operations MConduct Front End Loader Operations Conduct Grader Operations Conduct Loading & Hauling Support Equipment Operations Conduct scraper operations Conduct shovel/excavator operations Maintain Stockpiles My Questions to any one on the mines out there! Would I need to do all these 3 courses (or any others) to make myself 'Competitive" for potential jobs on the mines, such as Open Pit etc Or would it be wise just to one or the other? I am not worried about course costs, because I get funding towards them from the Navy. Also has any one got any contacts high up on the mines? Not for jobs, but for information I need to get? Thanks in Advance __________________ Rural Classifieds \| AFL Gear \| Motocross \| V8s \| Bush Swags\| Western Australia\| Utes \| Depression Forum

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Cowboy XF Status: Beaut Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: where ever the swag rolls out at the end of the day Posts: 303 Rep Power: 4	Re: Heavy Equipment Courses (Mines) all of them would help you where ever you go billy its probley best to get them all __________________ I LIVE LIFE WITH MORE CIRCLE WORK PONGO Rum Bum Cruzin Crew "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Rum in one hand - Smokes in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming Whoo what a ride".

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red_rockette_69 Status: Feral Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Muchea WA Posts: 73 Rep Power: 2	Re: Heavy Equipment Courses (Mines) hey billy, yeah im up there for a bit i did an open cut mining course and my CAT 785b and 777 dumpy training. they rekon you have to have ur HR licence to make yourself a bit more appealing cos if you dont they usually tell ya to get it!! any course you can do is a plus!! happy mining!! __________________ It's true...... Blondes do have more fun!! (Especially when you arm them with a ute and a can of rum!!)

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longhorn Status: Feral Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Green Valley or Glennmore Park Posts: 131 Rep Power: 3	Re: Heavy Equipment Courses (Mines) i need help too... its kinda related to this topic, i'm gettin an apprenticeship as a diesle mechanic and when im done i wanna go work in the mines, does anyone know a good place to go? __________________ ALL FOR RUM, RUM FOR ALL "We vow to uphold the fundamental belief in the greatness of country music. We believe in the spirit of mateship. We stand united and pledge to never back down and never give up. We are but the choen few. Legends. True members of The Outback Club."

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Cary Status: Feral Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: korumburra Posts: 220 Rep Power: 3	Re: Heavy Equipment Courses (Mines) hi billy have you tried any mine web sites.it might be easier if you apply for a job inthe mines there then work and then try to transfer to heavy ore truck driveing i think a semi or b double truck licence wil help you,way back when i was working in the bauxite mines in weipa.all you needed was a normal car licence.but things have change over the years.we where driving euclids.cats.all over 150 ton copatasity.i work in the heavy equipment service department and we use to drive up to d 10 dozers 18 g cat graders plus the big push and pull cat scrapers(twin moters) as i said if you get a job in the mines first it might be easier.the mining companys would have heavy equipment operating courses anyhow .hope thats helps you billy ..cheers cary

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