The program is designed to improve dragline productivity and reduce operating costs by increasing knowledge and skills essential for efficient dragline operations. It provides mining companies with an efficient and cost effective method of specialized training for all personnel associated with dragline operations. The program combines training manuals, pit modeling, simulator training, and specialized computer software as the basis for the applied training. The training models and concepts presented in the course are applied to each client's specific dragline operation. The courses are taught by instructors with extensive operating, engineering, and supervisory experience in the mining industry and dragline operations.
Class size is tailored to fit the client's needs.
Both existing and start-up operations can gain the benefits of improved dragline productivity and reduced operating costs. Operations that have utilized the Dragline Productivity Center have expressed their satisfactions with the quality of training by their continued use of the program. Four services are offered at the Dragline Productivity Center. Select the appropriate link for a description of the service. One week supervisor training program, Operator training course, On-site training, and Mine modeling and special projects.