Mining skills matrix template
A skills matrix template is a tool that can be used in the mining industry to effectively manage and assess the skills and certification statuses of individual employees or teams.
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A skills matrix template is a tool that organizations can use to effectively manage and assess the skills and certification statuses of individual employees or teams.
For example, you can use this free mining skills matrix template to monitor the certification statuses of employees operating blasting machinery, ensuring that your mining operations stay safe, compliant, efficient, and productive.
Exploration and Resource Estimation
- Geostatistical analysis
- Ore body modeling
- Mineral resource estimation
- Drill core logging
- Geotechnical instrumentation
- Certified Professional Geologist (CPG)
Mine Planning and Design
- Mine planning software proficiency
- Blast design and optimization
- Ventilation system design
- Ground control engineering
- Open-Pit mine design
- Professional engineer (PE)
Operations and Safety
- Rock mechanics
- Mine safety management
- Slope stability analysis
- Underground mine surveying
- Automated equipment operation
- Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) certification
- Certified Mine Safety Professional (CMSP)
Processing and Environmental Management
- Mineral processing techniques
- Heap leaching operations
- Environmental impact assessment
- Tailings management
- Mine closure and reclamation planning
- Certified Environmental Professional (CEP)
- ISO 14001 certification
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Using a skills matrix template can benefit your teams in various ways. Among them:
- Better workforce planning. A mining skills matrix allows managers to identify skill gaps and efficiently allocate resources to different teams or mining sites. This can help ensure that each mining project has personnel with the necessary experience or expertise to for the most productive operations
- Targeted training programs. After you’ve identified skill gaps with this skills matrix, you can then more easily begin to develop focused training programs to fill them. You’ll always have assurance that critical mining skills, such as ore body modeling or blast design, are adequately developed and represented on your teams
- Improved compliance and safety. Tracking certification statuses with this skills matrix will help keep your organization compliant with what are often stringent safety regulations and standards. You’ll reduce the risk of accidents and operational delays, while improving overall workplace safety
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We also have a free Excel template available that you can download if you are not ready to get started with AG5. To download it, please complete this form here.
Customizing a mining skills matrix template Copied
The scope of a skills matrix can be as large or small as you choose. For example, it could cover your entire mining operation – or only those focused on mine planning and design.
To customize a skills matrix to your needs, you should:
- Define focus. Clarify if the skills matrix pertains to an entire department or specific roles within it
- Identify key skills. List essential competencies for each role or area of operation
- Establish proficiency levels. Define skill proficiency levels, aligning them with job requirements
- Set evaluation criteria. Create a clear evaluation process, considering on-the-job performance and training qualifications
- Regularly review and update. Ensure regular reviews to adapt to evolving roles, technologies, and organizational goals
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AG5’s skills management software enables you to visualize and close skills gaps across your organization – no need for complicated Excel spreadsheets. You’ll use intuitive skills matrices that bring together skills data and job requirements – and are always up to date.
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Written by: Rick van Echtelt
Copy edited by: Adam Kohut
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