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Mining Technician
Mining Technician
Start Your Mining Career with Practical Skills and Industry-Ready Training
Program Overview
The Mining Technician program at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵÍø (CWI) is tailored to provide you with the knowledge and technical skills needed to succeed in Idaho's thriving mining sector. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on field training, you will gain a solid understanding of geological fundamentals, mining technology, and environmental management. With a focus on industry-standard equipment and practices, this program ensures you are prepared for a wide range of geotechnical roles.
Whether you aim to enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year program, this degree sets the stage for your success. Build a strong academic foundation while exploring career opportunities as a geotechnical technician, mine surveyor, or environmental technician. With options to fit your learning needs and lifestyle, you can confidently begin your educational journey, knowing you are equipped to succeed in the mining industry or continue your studies toward a four-year degree.
New Scholarships
Dig into your future with the new Stibnite Launch Scholarship — covering nearly all tuition costs for eligible students in CWI’s Geosciences and Mining Technician programs! In partnership with Perpetua Resources we are educating skilled technicians for the modern mining industry.
Learning Opportunities
- Geological Foundations: Develop expertise in identifying rocks, minerals, and understanding geologic processes, including structures, ore deposits, and hydrology.
- Industry Tools & Techniques: Gain hands-on experience with fieldwork, laboratory methods, and advanced industry-standard equipment and software.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Learn to analyze geological data and address mining challenges with critical thinking and practical solutions.
- Safety & Environmental Practices: Understand mining safety protocols and sustainable practices to manage environmental impacts responsibly.
- Collaboration & Communication: Build teamwork and communication skills essential for success in diverse, multidisciplinary mining teams.
Areas of Study
Degrees & Certificates
Mining Technician – Associate of Science
Cost:
$9,630
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Career Opportunities
All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.
16
Annual Openings*
$
28.03
Hourly Median Wage*
$
58,302
Annual Median Salary
8.41
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Assist scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in laboratory, exploration, and production activities to obtain data indicating resources such as metallic ore, minerals, gas, coal, or petroleum. Analyze mud and drill cuttings. Chart pressure, temperature, and other characteristics of wells or bore holes.
2
Annual Openings*
$
22.12
Hourly Median Wage*
$
46,009
Annual Median Salary
14.38
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Operate equipment to increase oil flow from producing wells or to remove stuck pipe, casing, tools, or other obstructions from drilling wells. Includes fishing-tool technicians.
$
27.46
Hourly Median Wage*
$
57,116
Annual Median Salary
*Data sourced from Lightcastâ„¢ (2023), a global leader in labor market analytics, and limited to the state of Idaho. Contact CWI Institutional Research for questions regarding this data. Career pathways may require further education beyond CWI.
Admissions
Step 1
- Apply to CWI.
- Choose Mining Technician as your major.
Step 2
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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Cost & Aid
As a student in this program, you may be eligible for financial aid and scholarships.
Enrichment Opportunities
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