INTRODUCTORY PROGRAM ON MINING FOR NON-MINING FACULTIES

DATE : 10 JULY 2014 | VENUE : GMDC ,PANANDHRO

Background

Gujarat is endowed with important minerals like limestone, manganese, baux­ite, china-clay fire-clay, calcite, dolomite, fluorspar, gypsum and bentonite. Here special mention is Kutch region of Gujarat which is enriched with variety of minerals like lignite, Laterite, Gypsum, Red Ochre, Ball Clay, Bauxite, Silicasand etc.

There are significant amount of mining operations going at Kutch region and also at other region of Gujarat like Panchmahal, Vadodara, Saurastra, Bhavnagar etc. But there is a great dearth skilled person to handle various mining operations at various mines. Also there is significant vacuum of skilled trainers in the field of mining operation who can prepare required skill set in accordance to demand, which is a need of an hour.
Hence iCEM has organized “Introductory program on mining for non mining faculties” under Train The Trainer (T3) Program.

Purpose
The purpose of this program is to provide mining industry exposure to faculties from a non-mining background. This program will help faculties to understand mining sector scenario of Gujarat –India. After attending this course participants will have a fair understanding of operational practices & machineries pivotal to the mining industry, be able to interpret essential mining terminology and having clear understanding of the key concepts involved in mining.

Delivery Method
Interactive style delivery including multimedia presentations, exposure visit of mines and demonstration of basic mining operations.Learning Outcomes
At the completion of program participants will be able to

• To understand and appreciate importance of mining industry
• Mining sector scenario and requirement at Gujarat.
• Understand frequently used terminology
• Understand the use of open pit and underground mining methods
• To understand importance of environmental consideration.
• Essential safety operations

Content (Proposed)

• The significance of mining industry
• Overview of Mining Sector in Gujarat and Operations
• Life cycle of a mine and
• Understanding of Human Resource requirement in Mining sector in Gujarat at operator level.

Program Outline

07.00     Departure from Bhuj

10.30 – 10.45 :      Welcome Tea

10.45 – 11.00 :     iCEM Presentation

11.00 – 12.15 :      Introduction to Mining, Overview of Mining in Gujarat & Skill set requirements

12.15 – 13.00 :      Lunch

13.00 – 15.30 :      Mine Visit

15.30 – 15.45 :      Feedback

15.45 – 16.00 :      Vote of Thanks

16.00 :      Departure from Panendhro

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