Mining Maintenance Technology

Course Descriptions

You will find a variety of mining maintenance technology classes offered at Western.  Below is a list of the mining maintenance courses we offer.  Some of these courses are required for majors.  You can check the list of courses in the suggested program.  The other courses may count as electives  at Western or other colleges.
 

MINE 1500
INTRO. TO MINING
This course introduces the student or prospective underground and surface miner to general orientation to mining, safety, miner and operator rights and responsibilities. State and federal laws, first aid, mine gases, fire prevention, ventilation and mine mapping, roof and rib control, haulage and equipment safety, and general mine safety. Prerequisite: None

MINE 1600
UNDERGROUND MINE FOREMAN EXAM REVIEW
This is a preparatory course for the Wyoming Mine Foreman Exam that is given by the Wyoming Mine Examining Board each year. All phases of underground mining that may appear on the state exam will be addressed during this course. Successful completion of this course should prepare the student for the state exam, but does not guarantee state certification as a mine foreman. Note: Three years of mining experience are required to take the Wyoming Mine Foreman Exam.
Prerequisites: None

MINE 1850
MSHA SURFACE NEW MINER
This course provides 24 hours of mandatory Mine Safety and Health Administration training for surface mine workers. Onsite training must be completed at an actual mine site.
Prerequisites: None

MINE 1855
MSHA SURFACE ANNUAL REFRESHER
This refresher course is offered annually to any individual who has prior certification of completion of a Surface New Miner training program. This course provides 8 hours of mandatory MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) training for surface mine workers. Approved for S/U grading.
Prerequisite: Non-expired 5000-23, past proof of 5000-23, or signed agreement with employer

MINE 1870
MSHA UNDERGROUND NEW MINER
This course provides 32 of the mandatory 40 hours of Mine Safety and Health Administration for underground mine instruction. The remaining 8 hours of onsite training is the student’s responsibility and must be completed at an actual mine site.
Prerequisites: None

MINE 1875
MSHA UNDERGROUND ANNUAL REFRESHER
This refresher course is offered annually to any individual who has prior certification of completion of an Underground New Miner training program. This course provides 8 hours of mandatory MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) training for underground mine workers. Approved for S/U grading.
Prerequisite: Non-expired 5000-23, past proof of 5000-23, or signed agreement with employer

Machine Tool Technology
Courses in this area are offered as needed and to support other majors. Machine Tool Technology is not a degree program.

MCH 2740 (55-271)
MACHINE TOOL PROCESSES I
This class is offered as an evening class primarily for employed industrial maintenance mechanics who wish to expand their capabilities as machinists. It covers fundamental lathe operations and special topics to meet the job needs.
Prerequisite: None

MCH 2750 (55-272)
MACHINE TOOL PROCESSES II
This class is a continuation of MCH 2740 and is also offered as an evening class primarily for employed industrial maintenance mechanics who wish to expand their capabilities as machinists. It covers milling machine, shaper and surface grinder operation.
Prerequisite: MCH 2740

MCH 2760
ADVANCED MACHINE TOOL PROCESSES I
This course is a continuation of Machine Tool Processing II and covers advanced lathe operations, vertical milling machine operation, metal shaper operation and horizontal surface grinder operation.
Prerequisite: MCH 2740 and 2750

MCH 2770
ADVANCED MACHINE TOOL PROCESSES II
This course is a continuation of Machine Tool Processing II and covers advanced lathe operations, vertical milling machine operation, metal shaper operation and horizontal surface grinder operation. This course will focus on machining precision mating parts on projects built by students.
Prerequisite: MCH 2760