The West Virginia Office of Miners' Health Safety and Training will be offering six Qualified Diesel Instructor Certification classes in 2008. Three classes will be held in Beckley WV at the the Beckley Country Inn and Suites and three classes will be held in Fairmont WV at the Fairfield Inn and Suites. Enrollment in each class is limited to eleven students. Since enrollment is so limited only three students per company will be enrolled in each class. The cost of the class will be $370.00 per student and enrollment will be on a first come first serve basis.

Class Schedule:

Beckley # 1 Class - April 14-17, 8:00 am
Beckley # 2 Class - July 14 - 17, 8:00 am
Beckley # 3 Class - Dec. 15 - 18, 8:00 am

Fairmont #1 Class - April 21 - April 24, 8:00 am
Fairmont #1 Class - Aug. 11 -14, 8:00 am
Fairmont #1 Class - Oct. 27 - 30, 8:00 am

Individuals interested in the Beckley classes should make their check or money orders payable to the WV Office of Miners' Health Safety and Training. Make notation on checks "Diesel Training" and send to WVMHS&T Region 4 Office, at 142 Industrial Drive, Oak Hill WV 25901 (Att: Randy Bell).

Individuals interested in the Fairmont classes should make their check or money orders payable to the WV Office of Miners' Health Safety and Training. Make notation on checks "Diesel Training" and send to WVMHS&T Region 1 Office, at 205 Marion Square, Fairmont, WV 26554-2800 (Att: Robert True).

For additional information concerning the classes or registration please contact Chief Diesel Inspector Randy Bell at (304) 469-8100 or (304) 228-1801. Or email:   Contact Randy Bell