Other Services - Miner Training Program

MSHA Instructor Training (Train-the-Trainer)

Instructors from the Miner Training Program conduct (according to demand), a 3-day MSHA Instructor Training Program at our facility at University Park, PA.  The program may also be conducted at other locations based on the number of students.

The purpose of the course is to provide aspiring mine safety instructors with the tools and skills to conduct quality safety training programs, and receive appropriate MSHA Part 48 Instructor Qualification.  Following the courses, we will submit your qualifications to the appropriate MSHA district office for evaluation and final approval by MSHA.

A sampling of topics discussed:

1. Important Training Regulations:  (Highlighting 30 CFR Part 48); training policies, and best practices
2. The certified instructor/competent person; approvals and qualifications; responsibilities, tasks, obligations, continuing education responsibilities
3. Assessing the training group
4. Psychology of Learning and Understanding the Adult Learner
5. Design:  training courses design; program design, lesson design issues; training objectives; training plans, lesson plans, lesson plan preparation, lecture notes, talking points; hands-on practice
6. Development:  training materials--types, sources, tailoring, guidelines for development; development; examples that really work
7. Implementation of training:  training management plan, classroom and equipment issues, effective delivery techniques, classroom management, piloting training
8. Evaluation:  definition, levels, types, methods, examples; hands-on practice
9. Micro-training session conducted by trainee with evaluation and discussion

For additional information and upcoming classes, contact the Miner Training Program at:

minertraining@eme.psu.edu

814-865-7472