Common Core
Common Core training provides mandatory entry-level training for new workers entering specific Diamond drilling work environments.
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Theory Training
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Practical Training
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U0653
Various Hand and Power tools
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Hand drills
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Grinders
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Hammers
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Chisels
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Punches
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5ft. pry bars
U0656
Portable pumping equipment
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Water pumps (both pumps that are submersible and in a pump shack)
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Fuel pumps for fuel drums
U0657
Recover and Handle Core
Have a core box set up and a core tube to show people how to properly empty a tube and how to place core in a core box, with the proper blocking
U0673
Read and Interpret Layout
/ Drill Hole Plans
Example drill hole plans with angle and azi – this is to help assist them in ensuring the drill is lined up properly.
U0655
Operate lifting mechanisms
Have a complete diamond drill set up and have the ability to show students how the hoist and wire line cables work and their purpose
U0665
Perform Surface Diamond Drilling – General
Start up diamond drill and show students the do and don’ts of a diamond drill during daily operation.
U0654
Operate Chain Saw
Have a chainsaw available with all required PPE. (chaps, gloves, mesh face shield)
U0658
Operate Skidder
This is something that may be signed off in the field once they are with a company.
U0659
Operate Track Vehicle
A dozer or tracked piece of equipment would be required. Students will get a basic understanding on pre-starts inspections, and start up and basic operation.
U0660
Operate Snowmobile
Have a snowmobile there, and they would go through safety of operating one, pre start, and how to drive one.
U0661
Operate All-Terrain Vehicle
This would be a quad or a side X side vehicle.
U0662
Operate Portable Generator
Have a portable generator on hand. This could be a Kubota, Yamaha or Honda etc.
U0664
Load and unload Personnel and equipment from Helicopter
This would need to be done on the field while with a company – Helicopters are not something that can go to a school.
U0671
Operate Water Craft
This would need to be done on the field while with a company.
U0672
Grout Diamond Drill Holes
We could have a grout machine (small one) on hand to show students what it is and how they work in the field. (basic understanding)
U0666
Perform Surface diamond drilling – Ice –
This would need to be done with the company if they are drilling on the ice.
U0667
Perform surface diamond drilling – Barge –
This would need to be done with the company if they are drilling on a barge.