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Mines Supervisor Online Certification

Overview

This course is designed to certify Mines Supervisors in the Mines Act, Regulations, and the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia. Successful completion of the exam will certify you as a Mines Supervisor.

The exam assesses your knowledge in eight areas:

  • Mining in BC
  • Worker Health and Safety
  • Worksite Safety
  • Environmental Protection
  • Public Safety
  • Equipment and Machinery Requirements
  • Using Certified Professionals
  • Emergency Preparedness and Response

All information required to answer the exam questions may be found in the Mines Act, Regulations, and the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia (“the Code”). A searchable copy of the Code is made available to you within the Mines Supervisor Online Certification. Upon registration, you are also given the option to obtain a print copy of the Code at shipping cost. For those who would like to use the Code on a mobile device, get an online copy of the code

To find out more about certification requirements in BC you may contact your regional office at Mine.Certifications@gov.bc.ca.

To find out more about your Mines Region please contact at Mine.Certifications@gov.bc.ca.

Now please continue through the registration process below to order the Mines Supervisor Online Certification.

Online Ordering

Please answer the questions below to order the course and/or materials. If you are purchasing a seat for your employee to take the exam, you are making these agreements on their behalf.

  • I have an email address, a computer with high-speed (1 Mbps or better) Internet access and I am familiar with a computer, email and using the Internet.
  • I am aware the exam may take from 2 – 4 hours or more to complete, and that it does not need to be completed one sitting.
  • I am aware that all applicants are allowed a maximum of 3 attempts to pass the exam with 80% or greater. If the applicant does not pass after 3 attempts, a new certification seat must be purchased before the applicant can attempt the Mines Supervisor Online Certification again.
  • I am able to complete the exam within 6 weeks of receiving confirmation of my registration.
  • I am aware this certification is for a Mines Supervisor in British Columbia, and does not certify me as a Shiftboss, Fireboss, or Blaster.
  • I have read and understood the refund policy.

Online Ordering

The cost for the Mines Supervisor Online Certification is $100. A searchable online copy of the Code is made available to you in the course. This is required reading, and may be used during the open book exam. If you wish to obtain a print copy of the Code to use with the Mines Supervisor Online Certification, you may choose this option but there will be an additional Shipping and Handling charge (approx. $20 in Canada).


What to expect after you’ve purchased the course:

  1. An email containing your receipt of purchase. Remember to check your junk/spam folder.
  2. Another email containing a link to register in the course.
    Please Note: This email could take an hour or more before you receive it.

    • Click to preview the Self-Registration Page

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  3. After registering, you will receive an email with a username and information for accessing the course.



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