Coal Miner Certification

About Us

The Coal Miner Certification Section is responsible for the certification of coal miners working in Utah’s coal mining industry. The Section administers five different certification tests: Underground Electrician, Surface Electrician, Fire Boss, Underground Mine Foreman and Surface Foreman.

For more information about the certification process or any of the certification tests, please contact the Section office at (435) 613-5901. Office hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (MST), Monday – Friday.

Study Guides

The study guides are available online for all five tests listed above. Download them at no charge by clicking on the link below.

Test Dates

December 2023

1st Re-Test

Payment deadline for re-testers, December 11, 2023 Apply ...

15 Dec

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

418 S Fairgrounds Way; Price UT

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February 2024

Initial Exam

Deadline for new applications and re-testers is January 29, 2024 Apply ...

16 Feb

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

418 S Fairgrounds Way; Price UT

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March 2024

1st Re-Test

Payment deadline for re-testers, March 18, 2024 Apply ...

22 Mar

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

418 S Fairgrounds Way; Price UT

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May 2024

Initial Exam

Deadline for new applications and re-testers is April 15, 2024 Apply ...

03 May

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

418 S Fairgrounds Way; Price UT

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June 2024

1st Re-Test

Payment deadline for re-testers, June 3, 2024 Apply ...

07 Jun

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

418 S Fairgrounds Way; Price UT

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