This course is intended to improve the instructional skills, abilities and knowledge of mine trainers. Participants will be required to select, develop and present a 15-minute training segment on a health or safety topic in 30 CFR Part 48.
Approval as a Part 48 Instructor is a two-part process:
- You must demonstrate that you have knowledge of the subjects that you will be teaching. This is generally accomplished by submitting an application to your local MSHA District Manager showing your mining experience and education.
- You must demonstrate that you have the ability to teach. Successful completion of this course will assist you in meeting this requirement.
Contents:
Principles of Adult Instruction
Developing Objectives and Developing Criterion Test Items
Outlining the Training Content
Determining the Instructional Methods
Developing and Using Training Aids
Developing a Lesson Plan
Using Facilitation Skills
DATES AND LOCATION
Class Dates: September 1-3, 2020; September 29 – October 1, 2020; October 27-29, 2020
Location: National Mine Health & Safety Academy – 1301 Airport Rd. Beaver, WV 25813
Contacts: Denise Robinson | Robinson.Denise@DOL.GOV or Natasha Cordle | Cordle.Natasha@DOL.GOV
Class Limits: Six participants for each class date listed
COURSE REGISTRATION
Contact Robinson.Denise@DOL.GOV or Cordle.Natasha@DOL.GOV for more information and to register.