By Barbara Collins


A rush comes with being in control of a huge machine. Bragging rights that come with the capability for efficient operation of said machine. This kind of greatness is not gained in one day. One has to go through extensive electric shovel operator training before they can be deemed godlike on the area of operation. The course will accord one knowledge of all the inner workings of operating this machine.

Without adequate coaching, one is doomed to cause expensive downtime. This is a period during which money is spent but not much productivity is gained. There might also be damage to the equipment. Both the one being operated and others on the sidelines. It is also possible to destroy any preparation that may have been done to the area of operation. Worse, injury to the unskilled person operating the equipment and others in the area.

The course will usually cover as much of a mine productivity situation as possible. Usually, the first lesson will be about things like the role of such equipment in the area of operation and the components of the machine. Then one will learn about pre-inspection. One does not just go straight to operating the thing without doing a walk around first. Then there is technical stuff like hoist force. Eventually, anyone operating such machinery should be aware of all the hazards while also working at the highest efficiency possible.

There is a lot of complicated stuff on here. A look at the course description and learning outcomes might induce hives and anxiety. However, to enroll one just needs to have a keen interest in the subject matter. This is rare but in some instances, a prerequisite course on heavy equipment safety is required. Just to see if this is really fitting, one may take a course on introduction to heavy equipment and pre-inspection. That should get the feet wet enough.

A key benefit of going through this process is the certification. Not all states and employers require certification but what could it hurt to have a stamp of approval from nationally accredited professional associations? Being certified will also mean that one complies with OSHA regulations. It increases credibility. It will also give one a boost of confidence especially when starting out in the industry.

Then there is the issue of employability. Everyone wants his or her skills to be marketable. What screams (hire me) more than stamps of approval from national associations? One might wonder how they are supposed to be experienced as soon as they step out of the institution. The curriculum allows for a sort of apprenticeship. A lot of time spent both on simulator equipment and real ones. This way one can confidently say that they have some experience working.

Any old group of people with the ability to work the machinery can claim to be a coaching body. Do not just believe them blindly. Ask for a detailed curriculum. Look at how extensive and exhaustive it is. Compare it to other institutions. Ensure to get the most benefit out of it. Do not let the fees question stand in the way until a satisfactory curriculum has been found.

Ask about the trainers. How qualified are they? How experienced are the trainers? See, the trainers should have worked on site for years. This gives their classes a sort of real-world feel. They will impart knowledge that one might not get from the manuals or textbooks. Also, find out about teaching methods. This should not be a wholly theoretical course. The more practical there is the better.




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