BHP Workplace Learning Program

Submitted By

• Susan Devins, Adult Educator, BHP Ekati Workplace Learning Program, Yellowknife
• Elke Heinemann, Adult Educator, BHP Ekati Workplace Learning Program, Yellowknife

Best Practices Supported

• Accessibility
• Instruction

Curriculum Links

• ALBE English

How It Works

The Workplace Learning Program is offered through BHP Billiton Diamonds Inc. and is delivered at the Ekati mine site. This workplace literacy program is voluntary and offers continuous intake. Workers are released from work to attend the program for two hours every 2 or 3 days on their two-week workshift. Workers also attend the program on their own time. The program focuses on reading, writing, math and oral communications. The Workplace Learning Program ranges from pre-literacy to Apprenticeship levels. The program includes individual literacy assessment and one-on-one and group instruction; computer-based literacy training is also used.