Training Catalog

Course
Price
Duration
Modules
Expiry
Advanced Hoisting and Rigging

Objectives:

1. Legislation and International Hand Signals

  • Hands-On: International Hand Signals
  • VR Skill Building: Practice Hand Signals

2. Hoisting and Rigging Hazards and Safe Lifting Practices

  • Hands-On: Load Weight Calculations

3. Natural and Synthetic Ropes, Knots and Hitches

  • Hands-On: Knots and Hitches

4. Rigging Hardware and Devices

  • Hand-On: Sling Configurations
  • Hands-On: Equipment Inspections
  • VR Skill Building: Equipment Inspections

5. Safe Rigging Practice, Cranes and Lift Planning

  • Hands-On: Lift Planning
  • VR Simulator: Practical Lifting Scenarios

Basic Hoisting and Rigging

Objectives:

  • Legislation and International Hand Signals
  • Hazards and Safe Lifting
  • Knots and Hitches
  • Slings and Sling Angles
  • Rigging Hardware
  • Safe Rigging Practice

Upcoming Course Offerings

Date
Location
Availability
Thursday, April 2, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
12 Seats Available
Confined Space Awareness

Objectives:

  • Introduction to Confined Spaces
  • Confined Space Hazards
  • Atmospheric Hazards
  • Control of Hazards
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Respirator Fundamentals
  • Maintenance and Storage
  • Requirements

Entry Level Miner Training (complete program)

Description:

This 2-week program is designed to prepare workers for entry-level mining jobs by teaching real-world skills through hands-on training and advanced simulation technology. Whether you’re new to the industry or looking to upgrade your skills, This training will help you build a solid foundation for a successful mining career. After completing the program, participants will earn a recognized GBC-NORCAT MST certification, giving them industry-approved credentials to start a career in mining.


Course list:

• Health and Safety Awareness

• Mining Fundamentals

• Hazard Communication

• Battery Electric Vehicle Awareness

• Confined Space Awareness

• Working at Heights

• Basic Hoisting and Rigging

• Lock Out and Tag

• Extending Services

• Operate Elevating Work Platform

• Operate Forklift

Lock Out and Tag

Objectives:

  • Forms of Hazardous
  • Energy
  • Lock and Tag
  • Filling out a Personal Tag
  • Locking Out and Tagging – Electrical and Mechanical

Upcoming Course Offerings

Date
Location
Availability
Thursday, February 26, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Monday, April 27, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
MSHA New Miner Surface 24-hour

Our MSHA-approved courses are led by experienced trainers, providing hands-on learning and real-world insights.

MSHA New Miner Surface (24 hour) is designed for workers in surface mining of metal/non-metal materials.

Upcoming Course Offerings

Date
Location
Availability
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
MSHA New Miner UG 40-hour

Our MSHA-approved courses are led by experienced trainers, providing hands-on learning and real-world insights.

MSHA New Miner (40 hour) covers crucial safety and operational procedures for underground mining.

Upcoming Course Offerings

Date
Location
Availability
Monday, April 6, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Monday, April 20, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Monday, May 4, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Monday, May 18, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Monday, June 1, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Monday, June 15, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
MSHA Surface Annual Refresher Training (ART)

Annual Refresher (ART) is required for surface miners to stay compliant with MSHA regulations and to stay up to date.

Upcoming Course Offerings

Date
Location
Availability
Monday, March 2, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Thursday, March 5, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Monday, March 23, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Monday, March 30, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Monday, April 13, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Monday, April 27, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Monday, May 11, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Monday, June 8, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Monday, June 22, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Monday, June 29, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
MSHA Underground Annual Refresher Training (ART)

Annual Refresher (ART) is required for underground miners to stay compliant with MSHA regulations and to stay up to date.

Upcoming Course Offerings

Date
Location
Availability
Friday, February 27, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Monday, March 2, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Friday, March 6, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Friday, March 20, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Friday, April 10, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Friday, April 24, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Friday, May 8, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Friday, May 22, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Friday, June 5, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Operate Elevating Work Platform

Objectives:

1. Inspect and prepare the workplace

2. Set up and secure elevating work platform

3. Perform pre-operational checks on elevating work platform

  • VR Skill Building: Circle Check

4. Mount/dismount elevating work platform

5. Perform operational checks

6. Access personnel platform

7. Operate controls to access work position

8. Work from the platform

9. Refuel elevating work platform

10. Shut down elevating work platform

11. Secure lifting device

Operate Forklift

Objectives:

1. Identify and respond to workplace hazards

2. Inspect and prepare the workplace

3. Perform pre-operational checks on the forklift

  • VR Skill Building: Circle Check

4. Start up the forklift

5. Conduct operational checks on the forklift

6. Operate the forklift

7. Unload materials and equipment

8. Park and shut down the forklift

Upcoming Course Offerings

Date
Location
Availability
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
12 Seats Available
Operate Overhead Service Crane

Objectives:

  • Perform pre-operational checks on the overhead service crane and relatedequipment
  • Start the overhead service crane
  • Operate the overhead service crane workingfrom a safe location
  • Hoist and transport loads working from a safelocation
  • Shut down the overhead service crane in a normal situation
  • Shut down the overhead service crane in anemergency situation
  • Restore the overhead service crane to normaloperation

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom)

Objectives: • Legislation • Hazard Classes and Categories • Safety Data Sheets • Recognize and Control hazards • Verify a zero-energy state • Occupation Hazards • Health Hazards and Toxicology
Train the Trainer

The Train the Trainer course involves instruction in adult-centered teaching methods and principles of learning. Participants engaging in lesson planning, presentation/ classroom delivery, the emphasis being on skills transfer, evaluations and primarily program development.

Upcoming Course Offerings

Date
Location
Availability
Monday, April 20, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Working At Heights

Working at Heights is designed to provide instruction to any worker who is regularly, or on occasion, assigned work that may require working at heights criteria whereby fall arrest protection equipment and safeguards are required to be implemented.

Upcoming Course Offerings

Date
Location
Availability
Friday, February 27, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
12 Seats Available
Friday, March 6, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
12 Seats Available
Friday, March 20, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Friday, March 27, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Friday, April 3, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
12 Seats Available
Friday, April 10, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
12 Seats Available
Friday, April 17, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
12 Seats Available
Friday, April 24, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
12 Seats Available
Friday, May 1, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Friday, May 8, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
12 Seats Available
Friday, May 15, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Friday, May 22, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
12 Seats Available
Friday, May 29, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
12 Seats Available
Friday, June 5, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
12 Seats Available
Friday, June 12, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available
Friday, June 26, 2026
GBC-NORCAT MST
16 Seats Available