Three Training Semesters
The training year is divided into three semesters, each extending to 14 weeks of theoretical and practical training.
Trainee Regulations & Policies
Training Program, Attendance Policy, and Training Rules
Trainee Handbook
Discipline That Builds a Professional Ready for the Mining Environment
The trainee regulations at the Saudi Mining Polytechnic reflect the nature of the work environment the graduate will join in mines and plants, where adherence to schedules and safety rules is an essential, non-negotiable requirement. Therefore, the regulations are designed to instill professional habits in the trainee from day one.
The regulations cover four areas: organizing the training program and its semesters, attendance policy, the graduated warning system linked to absence hours, and training rules within classrooms, labs, and workshops, including uniform and personal protective equipment.
3
Training semesters per year
14
Weeks per semester
32
Hours absence maximum
3
Warnings before dismissal
First
The Training Program
Progression Between Stages
Trainees move through progressive stages, and after passing the semester's courses, the trainee is promoted to the next stage according to the transition policies outlined in the program plan.
Official Training Hours
Training hours run from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Sunday to Thursday, under the supervision of trainers in classrooms, labs, and workshops.
Second
Attendance and Regularity Policy
The First Three Days
A new trainee is excluded from admission if they do not attend classes regularly during the first three days of training without an acceptable excuse.
Commitment to Training Hours
The trainee must attend all training hours, and attendance is taken daily and every training hour.
Enrollment Termination
A trainee's enrollment is closed if they are absent for more than 32 training hours in a single training term.
Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures
Trainees must comply with conduct and attendance rules; warnings are issued to violators and necessary disciplinary action is taken.
Third
Warning Ladder Linked to Absence Hours
First Warning
A first written warning is issued after 8 hours or one working day of absence, with the hours deducted from the monthly salary.
Second Warning
A second written warning is issued after 16 hours or two working days of absence, with the hours deducted from the monthly salary.
Final Warning
A final written warning is issued after 24 hours or three working days of absence, with the hours deducted from the monthly salary.
Program Termination
An administrative decision to dismiss the trainee from the program is issued if absences exceed 32 hours.
Fourth
Training Rules
Discipline Within the Institute
- Comply with the institute's rules and regulations at all times, and report any violation to the training manager for appropriate action.
- Keep classrooms and study areas clean, and use lab and workshop equipment with care.
- Loud talking, improper behaviour, and eating or drinking are not permitted inside classrooms and labs.
- Smoking is prohibited on the institute's premises except in designated areas.
Classroom Rules
- Attend regularly and bring tablets to class; attendance is taken daily and every hour.
- Mobile phones and electronic devices must be switched off inside classrooms, labs and training workshops.
- Hats and sunglasses are not permitted inside the classroom.
- Translation devices and electronic calculators are not permitted during exams unless officially announced otherwise.
Safety and Uniform
- Wear the institute's or sponsoring company's uniform appropriately, with belts and black safety shoes.
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in technical labs and training workshops: boots, gloves, safety glasses and helmets.
- Emergency exits, alarms and fire extinguishers must be used only in emergencies.
- In the case of absence due to illness, an original sick leave report must be submitted to the training administration.
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