Application for MSHA Approved Instructor at a glance
What it is: Application for MSHA Approved Instructor, 30 CFR, Parts 48.3h (2), 48.23h (2), and 49.8d.
Who signs: Signature: Don't forget to sign your Certification/Application, and remember that by signing this form you give MSHA consent to verify any information that you have listed on the form.
A filled-in Application for MSHA Approved Instructor example: a surface instructor applies for approval

How to fill out Application for MSHA Approved Instructor, box by box
Name, MIIN number, employer, mine ID, address and work phone

Fill in NAME, MIIN NUMBER, EMPLOYER, MINE ID, ADDRESS, WORK PHONE, CITY, STATE and ZIP CODE.
Instructions for completing Application for MSHA Approved Instructor Form: Basic contact information: PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY ON ENTIRE FORM The first portion of this form is self explanatory.
At this time MSHA is requiring you include your MSHA MIIN number, you can apply for this on the MSHA web site or by calling MSHA at 1-800-579-2647.
MSHA will not process the application without it.
The phone number you include should be one that is available to you during the hours of 8 AM- 5PM M-F, this is the number that MSHA will contact you at if they have questions about your application.
Program areas for which you seek approval

Please Check The Box Next To The Program Areas For Which You Seek Approval: You will have at least 3 check marks in this area but not more than 6, if you are seeking approval for Underground certification please note that you must demonstrate Underground experience in the sections to follow.
48.5 New Miner Training Underground, 48.6 Experienced Miner Training Underground, 48.8 Annual Refresher Training Underground, 48.25 New Miner Training Surface, 48.26 Experienced Miner Training Surface, and 48.28 Annual Refresher Training Surface.
Certification of mining, instructing, and background experience
Teaching or instructing experience where you have conducted class

Under Teaching or Instructing Experience Where You Have Conducted Class, enter years for Safety Meetings, Job (task) Training, College/University, Mining Training School, Vo-tech and Other.
Teaching or Instructing Experience Where you have Conducted Class: This area would include ANY training that you have instructed in the following categories listed on the application. Mining or Mining Related Subjects Taught: In this area you would include ALL experience where you have instructed to one or more individuals.
Mining related includes anything that could be applied to the mining industry.
Some examples would include: Annual Refresher Training, New Miner Training, First Aid/CPR, OSHA Courses, Construction Safety Courses, and/or Task Training. Health and Safety Subjects Taught: This area would include any other Health and Safety courses you may have instructed including but not limited to: Homeland Security Safety, Concealed Weapon Safety, Defensive Driving, Workplace Safety, CPR, or anything else relating to Health and Safety.
Signing and the resume
By signing, you certify that the information is true and correct. False certification is punishable under Section 110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act (Public Law 91-173 as amended by Public Law 95-164).
Any falsification of information can, and will be, dealt with accordingly.
You must include a detailed resume showing details for the information you provide on the Application/Certification.
Your resume should include approximate dates, names, addresses and phone numbers for the locations and contact people for all the training given or received, and experience you listed on the form.
Failure to provide this information will delay or may possibly get your application rejected by MSHA.
Sources
[1] Application for MSHA Approved Instructor (edition not printed), Mine Safety and Health Administration (the Official source link on this page).


