Completion of the BC Mines Shiftboss Sand and Gravel Certification allows you to supervise the activities of people on a sand and gravel site. This includes the activities of workers conducting non-mining activities such as soil removal, site preparation or construction on a mine property.
The certification process includes an online exam and an interview with an Inspector of Mines. You must pass the exam within three attempts before scheduling an interview.
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 of other information and material considered necessary by the Board of Examiners, including mine safety, mine rescue, and blasting practices and procedures.
Have had at least three years' relevant experience in and about the working of a mine, or has obtained a degree or diploma, approved by the Board of Examiners, in engineering from a university or technical institute and have had not less than one year of experience and such experience shall be acceptable to the Board.
An overview of all BC Mines Shiftboss Certifications.
Access to supporting resources.
Access to the online exam.
Access to a BC Mines Shiftboss Certification Application Form and information on how to set up an interview with an Inspector of Mines, including the documentation you're required to bring with you.
The Exam:
Covers regulatory requirements as per the Health, Safety, and Reclamation Code for Mines in BC.
May take up to three hours and must be completed in one sitting.
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.
Purchase
A searchable online copy of the Code is available on the Resources page of the course and is required reading before taking the exams. Printed copies of the Code are available for purchase through Crown Publications (https://www.crownpub.bc.ca/). Please allow time for shipping and handling .
Purchasing a Shiftboss Sand and Gravel Certification I am acknowledging the following terms:
I'm 18 years of age or over
I have the pre-required experience and knowledge of open pit mining as per the Code requirements.
I'm a holder of a first aid certificate to a standard required by the chief inspector.
I have an email address, a computer with high-speed (1 Mbps or better) internet access, and I'm familiar with a computer, sending email, and using the Internet.
I am aware the exam may take up to three hours to complete and must be completed in one sitting.
I am aware that I am allowed a maximum of three attempts to pass the exam with a score of 75% or greater. If I do not pass after three attempts, a new certification seat must be purchased before I can attempt the BC Mines Shiftboss Sand and Gravel exam again.
I have up to eight weeks from receiving confirmation of my registration to complete the exam.
I am aware that I must participate in an interview with an Inspector of Mines in order to complete the certification.
I am aware the BC Mines Shiftboss Sand and Gravel Certification does not qualify me for any other certification.
