Open School BC

Completing the BC Mine Shiftboss - Open Pit certification process qualifies individuals to supervise workers engaged in the activity of mining on the surface of a mine.

A BC Mine Shiftboss Certification costs $100, which covers the online course and exam registration, the certification interview, and the issuance of the certification.

Note: "Online course" refers to a learning management system (LMS) called Moodle, which houses course content, and provides access to the online exams.

In order to apply for this certification, you must:

• Be over 18 years of age.
• Be conversant in the English language.
• Be the holder of a first aid certificate to a standard required by the Chief Inspector.
• Have an adequate knowledge of the Mines Act, the Regulations, the Code, and other information and material considered necessary by the Board of Examiners, including mine safety, mine rescue, and blasting practices and procedures.
• Have at least three years of relevant experience working in a mine
  • Alternatively, you can have a degree or diploma in engineering from a university or technical institute approved by the Board of Examiners. In that case, you must also have at least one year of experience, which the Board of Examiners must approve.

Documentation for the interview:

• A completed and signed BC Mine Shiftboss Certification Application Form.
• Valid first aid certificate to a standard required by the Chief Inspector.
• Proof of ID.

The online course provides:

• An overview of all BC Mine Shiftboss Certifications.
• Access to supporting resources, including a digital copy of the Code, which you must read before taking the exams.
• Access to the online exam.
• Access to a BC Mine Shiftboss Certification Application Form, and information on how to set up an interview with an Inspector of Mines.

• Covers regulatory requirements as per the Health, Safety, and Reclamation Code for Mines in BC.
• Covers technical requirements, including blasting and mine rescue.
• Must be completed in one sitting of no longer than three hours.
• Requires a minimum score of 75% to pass.
• You may take up to eight weeks from the time of registration to pass the exam. You have three attempts to pass the exam. If you fail an attempt, you must wait at least one week before trying again.

You can access a free digital copy of the Code, which you must read before taking the exams. Printed copies of the Code are also available for purchase through Crown Publications (https://www.crownpub.bc.ca/). Please allow time for shipping and handling.

Purchasing a chasing a BC Mine Shiftboss – Open Pit Certification, I acknowledge the following terms: