Only first aid training is included in the MSHA Part (a) underground and Part (b) surface trainings. CPR is not included. You will receive a first aid certification card from MAPTS. If you are already certified in this training, bring your certification showing your training is current and you will not need to take the training again.

Part 48a training applies to people who only work in the underground operation.

Part 48b applies to work on the surface at an underground mine.

In addition everyone must attend training on emergency medical procedures; this training can be first aid training offered by UAS/MAPTS or first aid/EMT/ETT certification gained elsewhere.

The mine you will be working at can provide information as to help determine which training you will need. Make sure you contact the mine prior to scheduling your training.

MSHA Part 48

Underground Inexperienced New Miner

This course, delivered by MSHA approved cooperative instructors provide 32 hours of classroom instruction designed to train and certify persons who work in a n underground mine, engaged in the extraction and production process, who are regularly exposed to mine hazards; or who is a maintenance or service worker employed or contracted by the operator who works frequent or extended periods [MSHA 30 CFR Part 48 Subpart A].

MSHA Part 48

Surface Inexperienced New Miner

This course, delivered by MSHA approved cooperative instructors, provides 16 hours of classroom instruction designed to train and certify persons who work in a Part 48 surface mine, engaged in the extraction and production process who are regularly exposed to mine hazards; or who is a maintenance or service worker employed or contracted by the operator who works for frequent or extended periods. [MSHA 30 CFR Part 48 Subpart B]

Refresher courses in both underground and surface Part 48 are available.  If you have additional questions regarding the dates and times of the MSHA training, please contact the  UAS Mine Training Center at

(907) 796-6160.