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Machine operations, mineral and metal processing

TRAINING
DESCRIPTION

This program trains operators to maintain and operate ore processing machinery. The main employers are copper and lead refineries, cement factories and steel mills.

Duration : 900 Hours

IMPORTANT: Given IRCC's current mesures regarding the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), it is likely that this training will not be eligible for the PGWP. This situation could change at any time depending on immigration announcements and adjustments.

academic
prerequisites


* The validation of your eligibility will be confirmed by our admissions department once your application has been completed.

JOB
PROSPECTS

  • Machine operators, mineral and metal processing

  • Visit Emploi-Québec to learn more about these opportunities.

    EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS PROVIDING TRAINING

    Centre de formation professionnelle Val-d'Or
    Val-d'Or, Abitibi-Témiscamingue
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    DURATION : 10 Months
    CLASSES START : November 24 2025
    COSTS : 23 093,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
    * Please update your nationality in the general menu
    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
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    DURATION : 10 Months
    CLASSES START : March 30 2026
    COSTS : 23 093,00 $*
    LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
    * Please update your nationality in the general menu
    * Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued
    Register

    Legend Welcoming services

    Integrating into the community

    Practical tour of the city and help with initial purchases
    Contact with local aid organizations

    Reception on arrival

    Reception at airport, bus terminal or train station

    Integrating into the school system

    School tour and twinning with another student
    Monthly follow-up with the student

    Integrating the family

    Referral to employment agencies for your spouse
    Help with child daycare or school registration
    Information on family social activities

    General information and administrative follow-up

    Direct contact with a resource person
    Registration, information and provision of mandatory health insurance card
    Explanation of the Centre’s teaching techniques and operations

    Accommodation

    Reserving temporary accommodation prior to arrival
    Help with finding permanent accommodation

    Note: Services may vary slightly from one training centre to another.

    TRAINING OBJECTIVES

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    TRAINING CONTENT

    Competency statement
    HOURS
    Determine their suitability for the occupation and the training process
    15
    Interpret information related to the handling and transportation of hazardous materials
    15
    Perform mathematical calculations applied to physics
    60
    Interpret information related to ore processing methods
    60
    Prepare control tests
    45
    Perform preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment
    30
    Operate machines and equipment used for size reduction operations
    135
    Operate machines and equipment used to prepare reagents
    30
    Operate machines and equipment used to produce ore concentrates using mechanical methods
    30
    Monitor the parameters of a computerized ore-processing circuit
    45
    Operate machines and equipment used to produce ore concentrates by flotation
    90
    Operate machines and equipment used to filter concentrates
    30
    Operate machines and equipment used for hydraulic backfill and paste backfill
    30
    Operate machines and equipment used to produce ore concentrates using chemical methods
    105
    Operate machines and equipment used for the agglomeration of concentrates
    45
    Operate machines and equipment used to treat wastewater
    30
    Enter the labour force
    105

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