Get accredited: Two training pathways
WSN provides legislated training for the Supervisor Common Core, meeting all Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) requirements for the mining industry.
Choose the training pathway that works best for your team — Accelerated or Classic — with regular sessions held in Sudbury, Timmins, and Thunder Bay, making it easy to stay up-to-date with training requirements.
Mining Common Core for First Line Supervisors programs offered by WSN include:
- Underground Hard Rock Mining (Program #770121)
- Underground Soft Rock Mining (Program #770131)
- Generic First Line Supervisor Common Core (for Surface Mining, Surface and Underground Diamond Drilling Operations, and Surface and Underground Mining Trades) (Program #770141)
Accelerated vs Classic
Accelerated Common Core (4-5 days)
- Get accredited faster
- Learn practical, job-ready skills
- Complete training quickly to meet operational needs
- Fast-track completed within one week
Classic Common Core (full length)
- Comprehensive learning experience
- Build deeper expertise
- Flexible to fit your schedule
- Dedicated focus on specific topics
Free Refresher Training – January to March, 2026
- Free for supervisors who completed the Common Core program
- Online delivery
- Stay up-to-date on legislation and workplace safety changes
Accelerated training programs
Accelerated Common Core training supports timely accreditation by focusing on efficient delivery of legislated requirements.
Common Core for First Line Supervisors (Program #770141)
This course is designed for participants seeking accreditation in the #770141 Common Core for...
Common Core for Underground Hard Rock First Line Supervisors (Program #770121)
This course is designed for participants seeking accreditation in the #770121 Common Core for...
Common Core for Underground Soft Rock First Line Supervisors (Program #770131)
This course is designed for participants seeking accreditation in the #770131 Common Core for...
Classic training programs
Classic Common Core training includes added focus on key supervisor competencies. Individual modules may be used to support supervisor development where additional training is needed.
Act & Mining Regulations
This course will familiarize participants with the format and contents of the Occupational Health...
Ground Control: Underground Mining
This course presents an overview of ground control issues and techniques in underground mines...
Incident Investigation: Mining
This course will introduce the participants to the investigation process and provide participants...
Introduction to Safety Programs
This course will introduce participants to: safety concepts safety policy and programs safe work...
Manage Employees: Mining
This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge they need to manage employees...
Mine Ventilation
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the principles, functions and applications...
Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene: Mining
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the industrial hygiene principles of...
Planned Inspection & Observation: Mining
This course will familiarize participants with the workplace inspection process and provide them...
Practice Effective Communication: Mining
This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge they need to communicate...
Prepare For Emergencies: Underground Mining
This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge they need to prepare for...