Skills, Learning, and Mobility

Description

 

Skills, Learning, and MobilityThis priority area addresses the need for a more structured skills development and learning system for the Canadian mining industry. The Skills, Learning, and Mobility programming of the Council includes development of the Canadian Mining Certification Program and supports collaboration with related training/educational institutions to identify and address key skills development challenges.

 

Labour Market Issue

 

The Skills, Learning, and Mobility priority area addresses the mining sector's needs related to labour mobility, skills recognition, and harmonization of training. A number of occupations in the mining industry have not been described in a consistent manner from one company or location to another. As a result, training programs across the country are not consistent or comparable. Employers face recruitment challenges as they have no method to recognize the skills, training, and experience of workers from outside their community. Labour market mobility is also a significant issue for the sector. If an employee seeks work at a different mine, there is no portable credential that goes with the individual.

Objectives

 

• Identify and support the development of tools and systems required to ensure an appropriately skilled, effective, and mobile workforce.

• Develop and maintain an industry-led worker certification program and training accreditation program based on National Occupational Standards.

• Bring together mining-related educational institutions to collectively identify skills and learning challenges and share best practices.