20 th Annual Surface Mined Land Reclamation Technology

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20 th Annual Surface Mined Land Reclamation Technology Transfer Seminar 12/14/2021 1

20 th Annual Surface Mined Land Reclamation Technology Transfer Seminar 12/14/2021 1

The Mining Program at Vincennes University Mine Safety and Health Compliance Training Mining Technology

The Mining Program at Vincennes University Mine Safety and Health Compliance Training Mining Technology Degree Program 12/14/2021 2

Mine Safety and Heath Compliance Training • MSHA’s “States Grants” program provides grants to

Mine Safety and Heath Compliance Training • MSHA’s “States Grants” program provides grants to 49 states, Puerto Rico and the Navajo Nation • Indiana has been receiving training funds for over 30 years. 12/14/2021 3

Mine Safety and Heath Compliance Training Approximately 300 mining operations exist in about 82

Mine Safety and Heath Compliance Training Approximately 300 mining operations exist in about 82 Indiana counties. *33 Coal operations (Mines, Prep Plants, Loading Facilities, etc. ) *261 Nonmetal operations *147 Sand Gravel *107 Stone *7 Nonmetal (Clay, Gypsum, Shale) *MSHA STATISTICS 12/14/2021 4

Mine Safety and Heath Compliance Training Part 48 Guidelines Coal and all underground operations

Mine Safety and Heath Compliance Training Part 48 Guidelines Coal and all underground operations Part 46 Guidelines All Indiana Nonmetal surface operations 12/14/2021 5

Mine Safety and Heath Compliance Training OTHER INDUSTRY TRAINING Supervisory First Aid Electrical Training

Mine Safety and Heath Compliance Training OTHER INDUSTRY TRAINING Supervisory First Aid Electrical Training Instructor Workshop Supervisory Development 12/14/2021 6

Mine Safety and Heath Compliance Training Review of 2006 5000+ miners & “hopeful” miners

Mine Safety and Heath Compliance Training Review of 2006 5000+ miners & “hopeful” miners 900 contractors 12/14/2021 7

Mine Safety and Heath Compliance Training Our Instructors 200 years mining & instruction experience

Mine Safety and Heath Compliance Training Our Instructors 200 years mining & instruction experience Travel over 100, 000 miles / year Continuous professional development 12/14/2021 8

Mine Safety and Heath Compliance Training Our Approach To Effective Instruction: Follow the training

Mine Safety and Heath Compliance Training Our Approach To Effective Instruction: Follow the training plan to ensure compliance and keep the miner involved But remember…. . Be Yourself 12/14/2021 9

Mining Technology AAS Degree Accomplished through a partnership with the Mining Industry and the

Mining Technology AAS Degree Accomplished through a partnership with the Mining Industry and the Indiana Department of Labor Approved by ICHE mid-August 12/14/2021 10

The Growing Need for an Educated and Prepared Workforce • A “Graying” Workforce •

The Growing Need for an Educated and Prepared Workforce • A “Graying” Workforce • A gradual rise in the demand for electrical energy • Emerging technology (Gasification, etc. ) 12/14/2021 11

The Prediction……… 1500 – 3500 New Miners within the next 3 – 5 years

The Prediction……… 1500 – 3500 New Miners within the next 3 – 5 years 12/14/2021 12

MINING TECH CURRICULUM General Education Requirements: 9 hours Algebra, English Comp. , Speech Liberal

MINING TECH CURRICULUM General Education Requirements: 9 hours Algebra, English Comp. , Speech Liberal Education Core: 17 hours Includes: Psychology, First Aid / Adv. First Aid, Trigonometry 12/14/2021 13

MINING TECH CURRICULUM Major Program Requirements: 51 hours Includes: Electronics Mechanical Drives Hydraulics &

MINING TECH CURRICULUM Major Program Requirements: 51 hours Includes: Electronics Mechanical Drives Hydraulics & Pneumatics Programmable Logic Controllers Management Supervisory Principles Human Resource Management Operations Management Surveying Fundamentals 12/14/2021 14

MINING TECH CURRICULUM Specific to Mining: • • • 15 hours Mining Practices Mining

MINING TECH CURRICULUM Specific to Mining: • • • 15 hours Mining Practices Mining Law / Regulations Mining Health and Safety Mine Atmosphere and Environment Material Handling and Processing Specific to Mining: Mining Practices Mining Law / Regulations Mining Health and Safety Mine Atmosphere and Environment Material Handling and Processing 12/14/2021 15

Contact Information: Ron Bucci Technology Building Vincennes University 1002 North 1 st Street Vincennes,

Contact Information: Ron Bucci Technology Building Vincennes University 1002 North 1 st Street Vincennes, Indiana 47591 • Specific to Mining: • • Mining Practices Mining Law / Regulations Mining Health and Safety Mine Atmosphere and Environment Material Handling and Processing 812 -888 -5032 or 812 -888 -5166 rbucci@vinu. edu • • • 12/14/2021 16