A group of 12 students from Cobar High School last week completed the Pathways 2 Mining course which is a unique program the CSA Mine has been offering to local students for the past six years.
Cobar High’s Careers Advisor Megan Nicholson said the school has now seen a total of 72 students go through the program.
Mrs Nicholson said the students, who have to be 16 years or older, were fortunate to have been able to take advantage of this fully subsidised program which has helped them to gain qualifications and create links within the mining industry.
“The program has also increased their understanding of mining and the careers attached to this industry,” Mrs Nicholson said.
“Students eagerly wait to join this program, placing their names on the waitlist as early as they can.”
She said they had 100 per cent attendance for all 12 students this year.
“Each student underwent the induction process at CSA Mine and proudly wore their personalised CSA uniforms to the six days of the program onsite at the mine.”
CSA Mine’s senior training advisor Craig Jones said the 12 students participated very well in all training courses, including Site Induction, Working at Heights, Confined Spaces and First Aid.
Mr Jones said students also benefited from a workshop where staff from each department onsite gave a presentation on their job roles and the various roles in their departments.
“We finished this workshop with a presentation on interview skills.
“The growth of the students over the six weeks was amazing,” Mr Jones said.
“They went from shy kids to young adults.”
Mrs Nicholson said the program was of great benefit to students as it gave them the opportunity to get a feel for
