Training is an essential part of Delta SBD’s business. The growth in demand for Australian coal has, over the last 5 years, seen many new people look to the industry for employment. In partnership with a registered training organisation, Delta SBD trains new employees to become competent coal industry employees by:

• Introducing new inexperienced employees to the underground coal mining industry in a structured manner, in line with the Australian Black Coal Competencies
• Providing on the job underground training under the constant supervision of experienced personnel
• Making available training packages for both the Certificate II and the Certificate III for underground coal mining (experienced mine worker)
• Introducing a formal traineeship scheme for new starters, with over 35 employees obtaining the Certificate II competency since the start of the scheme in late 2009