Mining Technology
Kentucky Coal Academy
Program advisor: Rick Caskey
Program Description
The Mining Technology program focuses on the knowledge needed to succeed in the coal mining industry. Emphasis is given to the statutory rights and safety procedures in all of the offerings including the self-rescuer device, transportation controls, communication controls, mining conditions, mining methods, mining cycle, escapeways, emergency procedures, roof control, ground control, ventilation, health hazards, clean-up and rock dusting, health and safety aspects of assigned task, mine gases, explosives, compressed cylinders, electrical hazards, first aid, operation of equipment, electrical knowledge and troubleshooting, repairing electrical and fluid power equipment, maintaining the equipment, fabricating, supervising, and the engineering aspects of mining.
Available Credentials
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
| Area | Hours to Complete | Curriculum Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Operator Option | 61-72 | Download (RTF) |
| Electrician Option | 60-74 | |
| Supervisor Option | 62-73 | Download (RTF) |
| Mechanic Option | 60-72 | |
| Engineering Operations Option | 65-76 | Download (RTF) |
Certificate
| Area | Hours to Complete | Curriculum Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Underground Operator | 14 | Download (All Certificates) (RTF) |
| Underground Mechanic / Electrician | 32-34 | |
| Underground Supervisor | 20 | |
| Surface Operator | 16 | |
| Surface Supervisor | 17 | |
| Surface Field Mechanic | 14-16 | |
| Surface Technician / Greaser | 6 |
Admission Requirements:
The following should be submitted to the Office of Admissions for admission to this program:
- Application for admission
(263 K) - High School transcript or GED
- ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET scores
- Transcripts of all previous college work
- Age verification (must be 16 years of age)
Classes Needed
Underground Operator Certificate
- ET 155 Elements of Underground and Surface Mining
- ET 156 Elements of Underground and Surface Mining Lab I
- ET 157 Elements of Underground and Surface Mining Lab II
- ET 190 Mine Emergency Technician
- ET 274 Mine Safety
- EFM 100 Personal Financial Management
or - BA 120 Personal Finance
or - WPP 200 Workplace Principles
Underground Mechanic / Electrician Certificate
- ET 102 Blueprint Reading
- CAD 100 Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting
or - CIS 100 Introduction to Computers
- ET 123 Mining Electricity I
- ET 125 Mining Electricity I Lab
- MT 125 Technical Algebra and Trigonometry
- ET 244 Electrical Machinery and Controls
- ET 250 Programmable Logic Controllers
- ET 265 Applied Fluid Power
or - FPX 100 Fluid Power
and - FPX 101 Fluid Power Lab
or - ET 271 Mining Mechanics and Hydraulics
- IMT 150 Maintaining Industrial Equipment I
- IMT 151 Maintaining Industrial Equipment I Lab
Underground Supervisor Certificate
- ET 150 Mining Laws
- ET 190 Mine Emergency Technician
- ET 275 Mine Management
- ET 286 Roof Control and Ventilation
- CAD 100 Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting
or - CIS 100 Introduction to Computers
- MT 125 Technical Algebra and Trigonometry
- ET 102 Blueprint Reading
Surface Operator Certificate
- ET 155 Elements of Underground and Surface Mining
- ET 156 Elements of Underground and Surface Mining Lab I
- ET 190 Mine Emergency Technician
- ET 274 Mine Safety
- EFM 100 Personal Financial Management
or - BA 120 Personal Finance
or - WPP 200 Workplace Principles
- HEO 125 Special Problems I
Surface Supervisor Certificate
- CAD 100 Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting
or - CIS 100 Introduction to Computers
- ET 102 Blueprint Reading
- ET 150 Mining Laws
- ET 190 Mine Emergency Technician
- ET 275 Mine Management
- MT 125 Technical Algebra and Trigonometry
Surface Field Mechanic Certificate
- ET 122 Mechanical Power Transmission Systems
- ET 190 Mine Emergency Technician
- ET 265 Applied Fluid Power
or - FPX 100 Fluid Power
and - FPX 101 Fluid Power Lab
or - ET 271 Mining Mechanics and Hydraulics
- IMT 100 Welding for Maintenance
- IMT 101 Welding for Maintenance Lab
Surface Technician / Greaser Certificate
- ET 122 Mechanical Power Transmission Systems
- ET 190 Mine Emergency Technician
This curriculum guide is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. Students should always choose classes in cooperation with the academic advisor to ensure that all degree requirements are being met.