Convergence Training Introduces Online MSHA Part 46 Surface Miner Training System

Camas, WA, October 18, 2009 --(PR.com)-- In response to continuous customer requests for online training tools, Convergence Training, a division of Capstone Technology, is proud to announce that their award-winning Surface Miner Training is now available via an Internet-based training management system. The new Surface Miner Training – Enterprise edition is a subscription based service designed to help companies with multiple job sites and at least 25 people comply with MSHA Part 46 training requirements. This new extension of Convergence’s successful Surface Miner Training product line incorporates the best features of the Basic, Standard, and Advanced versions into a fully-integrated set of training management and compliance tools with almost limitless accessibility and scalability. Mine operators and mining contractors can now set up training plans, deliver training, test trainees, and automatically produce records of training in a centralized Internet-based system. Users can access training and system administrators can view and generate reports from any PC connected to the Internet.

With MSHA surface mine penalties skyrocketing from $74.5 million in 2007 to a record $194 million in 2008, compliant training and accurate documentation is more important than ever. These numbers are a clear sign that MSHA is serious about enforcing regulations and many surface mine operators just haven’t been sufficiently prepared.

Now, with Surface Miner Training – Enterprise, compliance with MSHA Part 46 training and documentation is a no-brainer. Required training and compliant documentation is only a few clicks away. No need to coordinate employee’s schedules with limited training center classes or hire costly consultants. Just get your team trained with a system that records their training time and test scores and produces all the necessary completion records. Mine operators and mining contractors can create and edit pre-formatted Training Plans, assigned training, view employee results, and print compliant Records of Training from virtually anywhere at any time.

Known for their stunning visuals, virtual environments, and use of 2D and 3D graphics, Convergence delivers an impressive and engaging training experience unlike anything else on the market. Their high production values and fully narrated training simply leaves competitors’ PowerPoint and slide-show styled offerings in the dust.

For more information on Convergence Training’s products and services, including the new Surface Miner Training – Enterprise edition for online MSHA Part 46 training, visit www.MSHASafetyTraining.com or call 888-634-7346 x223.

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