Making A MSHA Part 48 Training Plan

Take control of your mine’s safety program. Learn how to build, customize, and manage an MSHA Part 48 training plan.

Self-Paced, 100% Online Course
Latest Up-to-Date Course Content
Aligns With MSHA Standards
Includes Certificate of Completion

Important MSHA Training Requirement Notice: This course is designed to support topics commonly included in MSHA Part 48 training programs, but does not, by itself, fulfill all MSHA training requirements or result in an official Form 5000-23. Completion includes a certificate of completion. Final training documentation and Form 5000-23 records must be completed by the mine operator, under an approved training plan. Learn how MSHA compliance works.

Duration: 2 Hour(s) Language: English

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About This Course

Creating and maintaining an MSHA Part 48 training plan is a critical requirement for underground mine operators and contractors. Grounded in Section 115 of the Mine Act and 30 CFR Part 48 (Subparts A & B), it walks you step by step through building a site-specific program that meets MSHA approval expectations.

Designed for operators, supervisors, and safety personnel responsible for preparing or implementing a training plan, this course walks learners through every required component of an MSHA-approved plan, from program structure and instructor qualifications to recordkeeping and evaluation methods. You’ll explore essential topics such as miner training categories, teaching methods, training time requirements, and procedures for plan submission, approval, and appeals. Once you complete the course and pass the final exam, you will immediately receive a downloadable and printable certificate of completion for your records.

This course is offered in partnership with Compliance Training Online™, a division of 360training™ company.

Topics Covered

Introduction to the MSHA Part 48

Regulations
Fatality and Injury Statistics
Key Terms
Key Terms for Subpart A
Key Terms for Subpart B
Training Programs

Approved Plans

Identification
MSHA Mine ID Number
Designated Person Responsible for Training
MSHA-Approved Instructors
To Qualify as an Approved Instructor
Revoking the Approved Status of an Instructor
Cooperative Training Program
Teaching Methods
Course Materials
Training Time Allotted
New Task Training of Miners
Record Keeping
Evaluation and Effectiveness

Training

Training of New Miners - Subpart A
Training of New Miners - Subpart B
Newly Employed Miner
Experienced Miner Training - Subpart A
Experienced Miner Training - Subpart B
Training Miners in a New Task
Annual Refresher Training - Subpart A
Annual Refresher Training - Subpart B
Hazard Awareness Training
Compensation for Training
Construction Work
Maintenance or Repair Work

The Training Plan Process

Miner Requests for Approval
Miners' Representative Review
Training Plan Submission
Training Plan Disapproval
Training Plan Approval
Appeals
Operator Responsibilities
Independent Contractor Training

Summary
Additional Resources
Exam

What’s the Difference Between a Part 46 and Part 48 Training Plan?

The main difference lies in the type of mining operations and workers each regulation covers.

Part 46 applies to surface mines, including sand, gravel, stone, clay, and shell operations, and contractors who work at those sites.
Part 48 applies to underground mines and the surface areas of underground metal and coal mines.

Each plan must include specific details about training topics, competent persons, and schedules that meet the requirements of its respective regulation.

To learn more about how these federal rules protect miners and outline their legal rights, enroll in our Miners' Rights and Responsibilities course.

Can I Use a Template to Create My MSHA Part 48 Training Plan?

You can use a template as a starting point, but your final training plan must be site-specific and meet all MSHA approval requirements under 30 CFR Part 48. A template can help you organize required elements, such as training programs, schedules, evaluation procedures, and instructor qualifications, but you’ll need to customize each section to reflect your mine’s unique conditions and operational structure.

Do I Need to Be an Approved Instructor to Write an MSHA Part 48 Training Plan?

No. You don’t need to be an MSHA-approved instructor to write or develop a training plan. However, once the plan is in place, MSHA-approved instructors are required to conduct the actual miner training. The plan itself must identify these approved instructors and describe how they meet MSHA’s qualification criteria. As the plan developer or operator, you’re responsible for ensuring that only approved instructors deliver the required instruction.