The Canadian Mining Certification Program (CMCP), under the coordination of the
Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MIHR), began in 2006 with the development of the three
National Occupation Standards (NOS)
for the Canadian
mining industry. The CMCP encompasses both the
accreditation of training
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certification
Certification is the provision by an independent body of written assurance (a certificate) that the product, service or system in question meets specific requirements. It is the formal attestation or confirmation of certain characteristics of a ...
of workers
within the mining industry.
The CMCP recognizes the skills, knowledge and experience of
mining workers, provide workers with portable credentials, and accredit training programs for mining workers.
Moreover, the CMCP aims to provide employers with a comprehensive, objective way to verify the skills, knowledge and experience of workers, target training requirements, and enable workers from other industries to make smooth transitions to jobs in the Canadian mining industry.
The credentials gained through the CMCP are designed to help to ensure mining industry employers, workers and educators understand and consistently use the same terms when discussing and considering specific job requirements, mining qualifications and worker abilities.
References
External links
CMCP Website
Mining in Canada