Credentials for Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining
5 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $68,860. See full occupation profile →
Certification
Certified Mine Safety Professional (CMSP)
Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
Apply Mathematics Statistics and Scientific Principles In Mining Safety and Health ContextsKnowledge of Chemistry Physics Toxicology and Human Physiology As Applied to Mining EnvironmentsKnowledge of Mining Life Cycle Methods Equipment and ProcessesKnowledge of Fundamental Mining Engineering Geology and Rock Mechanics PrinciplesApply Mine Planning Ventilation and Ground Control Principles In Mining OperationsApply Leadership Models Styles and Competencies To Mining Safety and Health Management
Certificate
Heavy Equipment Operator- Compaction Equipment (Roller)
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Apply heavy equipment safety practices to protect the operator and others on the worksitePerform basic compaction equipment operational techniques including machine controls startup shutdown and travelEstablish and maintain grades and perform site work using compaction equipmentIdentify soil types and apply earthmoving principles to support compaction operationsPerform excavation math calculations to support site grading and volume estimationExecute compaction equipment operations including rolling compacting and finishing soil and paved surfaces
Certificate
Heavy Equipment Operator- Dozer
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Apply heavy equipment safety practices to protect the operator and others on the worksitePerform basic bulldozer operational techniques including machine controls startup shutdown and travelEstablish and maintain grades and perform site work using the bulldozerIdentify soil types and apply earthmoving principles to support dozing operationsPerform excavation math calculations to support site grading and volume estimationExecute dozer operations including pushing clearing grading and spreading material
Certificate
Heavy Equipment Operator- Excavator
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Apply heavy equipment safety practices to protect the operator and others on the worksitePerform basic excavator operational techniques including machine controls startup shutdown and travelEstablish and maintain grades and perform site work using the excavatorIdentify soil types and apply earthmoving principles to support excavation operationsPerform excavation math calculations to support site grading and volume estimationExecute excavator operations including digging trenching material handling and site cleanup
Certificate
Heavy Equipment Operator: Backhoe
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Apply heavy equipment safety practices to protect the operator and others on the worksitePerform basic backhoe operational techniques including machine controls startup shutdown and travelEstablish and maintain grades and perform site work using the backhoeIdentify soil types and apply earthmoving principles to support excavation operationsPerform excavation math calculations to support site grading and volume estimationExecute backhoe operations including trenching excavation backfilling and material handling