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”WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT”
Mining and Society in the Arctic
6 – 7 June
BY GENERAL MANAGER HANS HINRICHSEN
Board of Tech College Greenland
Principal
GSMP
”Skilled Operator of
Construction Equipment”
”Skilled Manual Miner”
B&C
”Plumbers”
”Joiners”
”Painters”
I&M
”Engineering”
”Mechanics”
”Technology &
Communication”
GUX
”Nature & Environment”
”Building & Energy”
”Geology & Minerals”
”Language & Creative Skills”
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Steering Committee GSMP
General Manager of GSMP
Board Member of Tech College Greenland: Ole Christiansen (NunaMinerals)
Ministry of Industry & Mineral Resources
Ministry of Education, Church, Culture & Gender Equality
KANUKOKA – the association of municipalities in Greenland
Advisory Group
Ad hoc participants in specialized areas:
- Surface Mining
- Underground Mining
- Survey
- Contracting
- Offshore
Aim of Greenland School of Minerals & Petroleum:
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” To prepare Greenlanders for the future mining industry”
Highlights
2008 ”Bjergværksskolen” started its first courses in Sisimiut at the Building &
Construction School
2010 Opening of newly build school
2011 Change of name / onshore & offshore activities
2012 Apprenticeship programs
2013 Nunavut cooperation
2015 Future planning - courses, equipment and facilities
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Mining English
Pre-qualification for Common Core
Target group:
Unskilled adult Greenlanders who want to work in the mining industry
“PKU” courses arranged by the Ministry of & Mineral Resources
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3 modules in 6 weeks
International work ambitions
Opportunity for Greenlanders to work abroad
Executed by Language Center Greenland
Visitation by:
• G.S.M.P.
• Language Center Greenland
• Local employment offices
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Common Core for New Miners
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First courses held in 2008
10 weeks to complete
Participants are offered a driver´s license
Basic knowledge in drilling and blasting
Modules e.g.:
Safety Training
Surface & Underground Mining
Survey
Basic Blasting Assistance
Geology
Arctic First Aid
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RESULTS JUNE 2015
Duration
Course
Number of Completed
10 weeks
Common Core Drilling
370
6 weeks
Diamond Core Drilling
64
4 weeks
Heavy Machine Operator
146
2 weeks
Heavy Machine Upgrading
92
2 weeks
Blasting (Shot Firer)
95
1 weeks
Blasting Vibrations
Measurements
34
2 weeks
Caterpillar 777
6
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Apprenticeship Programs
Professional Miners & Infrastructure Contractors
• In 2012, 2 new educations in Greenland
• A close co operation with Norwegian
institutions concerning curriculum
• 2 years of theory & 2 years of practical training
• High international standards concerning e.g.
safety, training and learning
• Able to work outside Greenland
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Training Site (Google Earth)
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Mechanical Equipment for Training
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Front wheel loader – KOMATSU NA380-6
Core drill rig – SANDVIK DE 130, ATLAS COPCO DIAMEC 252
Scoop tram- PROCON JDT 415
Mine truck- PROCON JS 220
Excavator – KOMATSU PC210LC-8
Dozer – KOMATSU D51PX 22
Back hoe –KOMATSU WB975-5EO
Grader – KOMATSU GD555-5
Dumptruck – KOMATSU HM250-2
Tractor – VALTRA N121
Generators – ATLAS COPCO QAX 12
Air compressors - ATLAS COPCO (186 and 287)
Surface drill rig – ATLAS COPCO T15, NORMEYER DSB0/3-3000
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Development of New Courses & Educations
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Laboratory Technicians for Mining
Apprenticeship Programs for Heavy Equipment Mechanics
Underground Search & Rescue Program
Sling & Heavy Lifts Operations
Tunnel Blasting
Rock Bolting & Shot Crete
Simulator Technology for Heavy Equipment
Further Developments at Tech College Greenland
• Education as “Chief Engineer”
• Supplementary courses for various trade groups such as “electricians”
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Future Plan for Underground Facility
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Student Life
Campus
• 367 rooms / apartments
• Nearby our school
• Coaching offered to our students
Leisure Activities
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In 2014, new multi court
Skiing and dogsledding
Taseralik Cultural Centre
Fitness and sports
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Nunavut & Sisimiut Education Program 2013
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A unique pilot project between two nations facing similar challenges
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United in culture, language, history and education
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Partnership to share ideas and education programs
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Government of Nunavut and Greenland School of Minerals & Petroleum cooperation
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In 2014, Nunavut & Greenland pledged to
strengthen collaboration on education with
minerals
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From Idea to Reality
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In 2013, the first exchange took place in Sisimiut
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“Diamond Core Drilling “ course with Nathan Nakoolak & Patrick Murphy from Nunavut
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A successful educational pilot project - now employed at Sarliaq Holdings Ltd
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In 2014, Minister of Education Paul Quassa & President of Nunavut Arctic College Michael
Shouldice visited Sisimiut
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Questions?
Thank you – Qujanaq!
www.kti.gl