OETIO is pleased to announce the launch of a new online course.
Surface Mining Common Core has been designed to prepare IUOE Local 793 members to work in surface mining environment.
The course follows the modular training standards for the Common Core component of Surface Miner Program #770210 provided by the province of Ontario, which includes:
- U5030: Work Safely in the Job Environment
- U5031: Perform General Lock Out and Tag on Prime Movers and other Related Equipment
- U5032: Operate Hand and Power Tools
The course is offered online, which enables members to conveniently receive an OETIO issued certificate of completion ahead of being dispatched to work at a surface mine.
Surface Mining Common Core will take approximately 4 hours to complete and includes a variety of interactive activities, videos, and quizzes to maximize engagement and retention of knowledge.

