Keynote presentation made at the 2015 Mine Safety Conference in Cajamarca, Peru. Focus was on leading trends in training / development and health / safety in the mining industry.

1. Leading Practices in Training and
Mine Safety Conference
Cajamarca, Peru
October 29th 2015
Leading Practices in Training and
Development for the Mining Industry

2. Innovation and Leading Trends in Training and Development
Continuous Feedback
More engagement between
industry and government to
provide incremental
feedback more often to
better inform new policies,
Integrated Learning
Depending on the desired
learning outcomes, a variety
of different training methods
can be leveraged / explored
depending on capacity /
Technology
Virtual reality training,
equipment simulation training,
real-time engagement via
smart-phones (both push and
pull engagement), etc., is
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better inform new policies,
regulations, and laws.
depending on capacity /
competency of provider.
pull engagement), etc., is
changing how people learn.
Learning Segmentation
Leveraging the same base
curriculum, it is important to
recognize that different
people learn differently –
“adapt and deliver” options.
Knowledge Retention
Driving on-going knowledge
retention of key site specific
issues – real-time data
gathering and translating in to
content for daily safety shares.
Culture of Health / Safety
Implementing incentive
mechanisms to spot-the-
hazard, share information,
and ensure everyone gets
home safe.
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3. Integrated Training, Policy, and Human Capital Offerings
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Research,
Innovation and
Thought
Leadership
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• In-Person, Instructor Led Training Programs
• In the Field, Underground Centre Training
• Equipment Simulation Training and Immersive Learning
• On-line, eLearning Training Programs
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Policy and
Regulatory
Standards
Development
Human Capital
and Talent
Development
Health and
Safety Programs,
Services, and
Resources
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4. NORCAT is the only non-profit training
and development centre in the world that
owns and operates a functioning mine.
This asset provides our clients with a
range of training programs, talent
development services, and opportunities
NORCAT Underground Centre: In-the-Field Integrated Learning
development services, and opportunities
to engage with leading-edge innovation
and technologies in the mining sector.
This asset provides NORCAT with insight
into the latest trends and opportunities
related to training / development and
technology innovation in mining.
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5. The NORCAT Centre for Mining
Equipment Simulation launched in 2014
with global partners including
ThoroughTec, Vale, Glencore / Sudbury
INO, and KGHM.
Working closely with industry partners,
Equipment Simulation Training and Engaged Learning
Working closely with industry partners,
we have developed and tested
simulation training objectives, various
pedagogies, and customization /
integrated programs with other training
methods.
Cornerstone service offering as part of
our broader leading-edge virtual reality
/ engaged learning centre at NORCAT.
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6. The NORCAT is
designed to engage the employee
and drive meaningful discussions
and knowledge retention – creating
a vibrant culture of health and
safety – all day, every day.
The Safety Wallet – Knowledge Retention Driving a Culture of
Health, Safety, and Productivity
safety – all day, every day.
• Customized / local themes
• Survey questions / videos
• “Push” engagement
• Real-time data reporting and
information / decision making
• Aligned to company incentive
program / “gaming” opportunities
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7. Branded NORCAT “driver’s licence” card
contains workers full training history and
records to ensure on-site compliance and
validation with ease and efficiency.
Industry standard cloud-based health and
safety record management system to
Scalable Training Record Management
safety record management system to
enhance transparency, efficiency, and validation
for our clients.
NORCAT’s RFID Tag-in / Tag-out system
enables on-site controls and compliance
management, productivity management, and
workflow management.
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8. NORCAT
Sudbury, ON | Timmins, ON | Onaping, ON
@norcat
www.norcat.org
www.facebook.com/NORCAT
www.linkedin.com/company/norcat
Don Duval | CEO | NORCAT
Twitter: @don_duval