New employees at Part 46 surface mining operations must complete mine safety education within 90 days of starting work. This comprehensive new miner training program contains everything you need to start your career in the mining industry.
Hit the ground running with a bundle of online instruction that complies with federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) training standards for Part 46 surface mines.
This one-stop training solution makes it easy to earn your MSHA certification — no extra costs, no partial courses, no training advisers required. Just sign up, finish your self-paced education and instantly download your Certificate of Completion.
Course Details
This course bundle is an all-in-one solution for new miners. Our program includes 33 lesson modules covering everything novices need to know, ranging from an overview of important mining machinery and material handling procedures to hazard recognition skills and entry procedures for confined spaces.
At the end of each module, you will complete a short quiz designed to test your mastery of the lesson material. Each quiz offers an unlimited number of attempts. Take each one as many times as you want — you're guaranteed to pass!
After finishing all 33 modules and completing all quizzes, you can instantly download and print your digital Certificate of Completion.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much training do I need to start work?
MSHA 24-hour new miner training details and requirements can be found in 30 CFR 46.5. To earn your certification, you must complete all 24 hours within your first 90 days. Additionally, your employer is required to provide a minimum of four hours of education on site-specific hazards.
When do I have to complete Part 46 new miner training?
You don't have to finish all 24 hours of lessons at once! Your MSHA new miner training journey is a step-by-step process designed to ease you into the job. Each portion of the curriculum has a separate deadline, creating a learning schedule that introduces you to crucial concepts one at a time.
The full timeline requirements include:
| Topic | Hours | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| MSHA Foundations | 7 | Before starting work |
| Hazard Communication | 3 | Within 60 days of starting |
| Health and Wellness | 5 | Within 60 days of starting |
| Environmental Safety | 3 | Within 90 days of starting |
| Electrical Safety | 2.5 | Within 90 days of starting |
| Site Safety | 3.5 | Within 90 days of starting |
Does MSHA certification expire?
Your initial education is valid one year from the issue date. After that, a yearly check-in (about eight hours) is required to continue employment under Part 46 rules.
If too much time passes after the expiration date (over two years), you'll need to complete the full 24-hour program again before returning to work.
Can I use this course to train my employees?
Yes. Supervisors and business owners can get training vouchers, individually or in bulk, and assign them as needed. Admins can keep an eye on everyone's progress and save completion records to comply with recordkeeping laws.
How do I access the course?
Everything is online, available anytime through our FUSION learning system. You can start and stop whenever you like. All materials are mobile-friendly, self-paced and designed to minimize hassle while helping teams get ready faster.
What is a Part 46 mine?
There are two general categories: Part 46 and Part 48. Each has different rules and training requirements.
Part 46 usually includes above-ground operations involving materials like gravel or stone. The other group includes underground areas and certain surface sites not included in 46.
This course package contains training for new miners working on Part 46 mine sites only. It does not satisfy requirements related to Part 48 mining operations.