Mining and MineralsShaft Systems, Winders and Vertical Transport
A shaft is the only way people and rock leave a deep mine, which makes the winder the single item of equipment whose failure stops everything and whose malfunction kills. This course covers operating and maintaining that system. Delegates work through shaft layout, equipping and steelwork, winder types and their drive and control systems, and rope selection, care and the statutory examination regime. Braking systems and safety devices are covered in detail, including the interlocks that prevent overwind. Conveyance operation, signalling and man winding procedures follow. The course closes on inspection, condition monitoring and the emergency procedures for a shaft incident.
Course objectives
- Describe shaft layout, equipping and steelwork
- Explain winder types and their drive and control systems
- Select, care for and statutorily examine winding ropes
- Maintain braking systems, safety devices and overwind protection
- Operate conveyances, signalling and man winding procedures
- Run inspection and condition monitoring on shaft systems
- Execute emergency procedures for a shaft incident
Who should attend
- Winding engine drivers and shaft supervisors
- Mechanical and electrical engineers on shaft systems
- Mine engineering and maintenance staff
- Safety officers responsible for vertical transport
- Shaft inspectors and technical auditors
Course outline
- 01The one system whose failure stops everything
- 02Shaft layout, equipping and steelwork
- 03Winder types, drives and controls
- 04Rope selection, care and statutory examination
- 05Braking systems and safety devices
- 06Overwind protection and interlocks
- 07Conveyances, signalling and man winding
- 08Inspection, monitoring and emergency response
Scheduled sessions
| Dates | Venue | Format | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 September to 2 October 2026 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Classroom | USD 1,325 per delegate | Register Now |
| 26 to 30 October 2026 | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | Classroom | USD 1,325 per delegate | Register Now |
| 9 to 13 November 2026 | Online | Online | R8,500 per delegate | Register Now |
| 11 to 15 January 2027 | Gaborone, Botswana | Classroom | R19,950 per delegate | Register Now |
| 8 to 12 February 2027 | Johannesburg, South Africa | Classroom | R19,950 per delegate | Register Now |