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Longwall Mining Operations and Powered Support Safety

Covers the operation and safety management of longwall mining systems, including shearers, armoured face conveyors and powered roof supports used in mechanised coal mining. Participants learn face advance sequences, strata behaviour, support setting and the hazards of high production longwall faces. The programme reflects conditions and equipment used at large Southern African coal operations.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain the longwall system and its main equipment and controls.
  • Manage powered support setting, advance and canopy contact.
  • Coordinate shearer cutting and armoured face conveyor operation safely.
  • Interpret strata and roof behaviour along the longwall face.
  • Control dust, gas and noise on high production faces.
  • Apply emergency and isolation procedures on the longwall.

Course outline

  1. 01Longwall system layout and equipment
  2. 02Powered roof support operation
  3. 03Shearer and face conveyor coordination
  4. 04Strata behaviour and periodic weighting
  5. 05Dust, gas and noise control on the face
  6. 06Face advance sequencing and standards
  7. 07Emergency and isolation procedures

Who should attend

This programme is intended for longwall operators, face supervisors, engineers and safety officials in mechanised coal mining.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 21 Aug 2026Kigali5US$1,800
24 to 28 Aug 2026Nairobi5US$1,800
31 Aug to 4 Sep 2026Durban5R18,000
7 to 11 Sep 2026Johannesburg5R18,000
21 to 25 Sep 2026Mauritius5US$1,800
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Dubai5US$1,800
5 to 9 Oct 2026Lagos5US$1,800
12 to 16 Oct 2026Harare5US$1,800
19 to 23 Oct 2026Kampala5US$1,800
26 to 30 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800
2 to 6 Nov 2026Pretoria5R18,000
9 to 13 Nov 2026Cape Town5R18,000
23 to 27 Nov 2026Online5US$900
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Mozambique5US$1,800
7 to 11 Dec 2026Cairo5US$1,800
14 to 18 Dec 2026Accra5US$1,800
21 to 25 Dec 2026Lusaka5US$1,800

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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