Our mission
To promote safe and sustainable mining practices, and to support the development of the mining and construction industries in Africa.
Established 2018 · Ahafo Region
Empowered to Perform
The Global Institute of Mines and Safety is a leading provider of heavy equipment operator training, occupational health and safety training, and mining and construction support services in Ghana.
Registered
CS339962018
Limited Liability Company, Ghana
Established
10 Dec 2018
Companies Act 179, s.27 & s.28
Campus
Afrisipakrom
Tano North Municipality, Ahafo Region
Certification
Minerals Commission
Plus DVLA Licence E and NVTI
Who we are
A competency-based training institute for Ghana’s mining and construction industry
GIMS was established in December 2018 under sections 27 and 28 of the Companies Act, 1963 (Act 179), and has strived since then to provide dynamic, competency-based skills development programmes for its trainees — enabling them to contribute effectively to the development of Ghana and the world at large.
From our campus at Afrisipakrom — one of the Newmont host communities in Ahafo North, near Sunyani Tanoso in the Tano North Municipality — we train operators, supervisors and safety personnel, and advise mining and construction companies on safe, sustainable practice.
Our motto — “Empowered to perform”. We promote competency-based skill development for the purpose of enhancing human development, preparing trainees to apply both theory and skill to real problems.
- Registration number
- CS339962018
- Date of registration
- 10 December 2018
- Registered status
- Limited Liability Company
- Website
- gimsgh.com
What drives us
Mission, objectives and services
Everything we do is built around safe, sustainable mining practice and the development of the mining and construction industries in Africa.
Our objectives
- Provide high-quality training and consultancy services to the mining and construction industries.
- Promote safe and sustainable mining and construction practices.
- Support the development of the mining and construction industries in Africa.
- Comply with all relevant laws and regulations.
Our services
Heavy equipment operator training
Practical, competency-based training on the machines used across modern mine sites.
Occupational health & safety training
Accredited safety programmes for operators, supervisors and safety personnel.
Safety audits & risk assessments
Independent assessment of site hazards, controls and safe working procedures.
Mining consultancy
Advisory support for mining and construction companies across Ghana.
Emergency response planning
Preparedness planning, drills and response training for site teams.
Environmental impact assessments
Environmental studies and mitigation planning for mining projects.
Health & safety policy
Safety is a fundamental responsibility, not a department
GIMS is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure environment for all trainees, staff, visitors and contractors. As an institution dedicated to training professionals in the mining, construction and heavy equipment sectors, we recognise that safety is an essential part of every training and operational activity.
Management therefore commits to implementing effective health and safety systems that prevent accidents, injuries and occupational illnesses — ensuring that both classroom instruction and practical equipment operation follow recognised industry standards and best practice.
- Mines and Minerals Act, 2006 Act 703
- Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1994 Act 490
- Labour Act, 2003 Act 651
Practical, not theoretical
Live drills and site-based assessment
Training programmes
24 courses across equipment, plant and safety
Core safety courses, elective equipment operator programmes and technical trades — each delivered through classroom instruction and supervised practical training on site.
1–2 days
Mining Site Traffic Rules & Vehicle Operating Guidelines
Site road rules, hazard recognition and safe driving technique for every vehicle operating on a mine.
2–3 days
Heavy Equipment Safety
Hazard recognition, pre-operational checks and safe working practice around heavy plant.
1–2 days
Fire Safety
Fire prevention, extinguisher handling and emergency evacuation, taught through live scenarios.
3 days
First Aid at Work
Patient assessment, CPR, wound care and incident reporting for the workplace.
4 weeks
Excavator Operator
Digging, loading, trenching and precision control, from daily checks to production work.
4 weeks
Dump Truck Operator
Haul-cycle safety, load securement and operating across varied terrain and gradients.
4 weeks
Bulldozer Operator
Earthmoving, grading and site preparation with a focus on control and productivity.
4 weeks
Wheel Loader Operator
Loading, stockpile management and material handling for plant and yard operations.
4 weeks
Backhoe Operator
Excavation, trenching and loading for construction, utility and landscaping work.
4 weeks
Grader Operator
Road maintenance, grading and levelling technique for haul roads and working surfaces.
7 days
Forklift Operator
Load handling, stability and the safe movement of materials in yards and warehouses.
4 weeks
Mobile Crane Operator
Rigging, load calculation and safe lifting for construction and industrial sites.
6 weeks
General Drilling Operations
Drilling methods, equipment selection, safety protocol and performance optimisation.
6 weeks
Drill Rig Operator
Rig components, operating technique and maintenance for mining and water-well drilling.
5 days
Mill Operator
Grinding mills, flotation and filtration, with safety and maintenance routines.
5 days
CIL Plant Operator
Leach tanks, carbon adsorption and electrowinning for gold recovery plants.
5 days
Gold Room Operator
Gold extraction, chemical handling, electrowinning and the pouring of bullion.
5 days
Tailings Dam Training
Design, operation and surveillance of tailings facilities, with risk and compliance.
3 days
Conveyor Belt Operator
Belt components, inspection, material handling and safe shutdown procedure.
20 hours
Mineral Processing & Plant Operation
Comminution, classification, flotation and plant design for processing operations.
3–6 months
Welding & Fabrication
SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and GTAW processes, metal cutting, assembly and project work.
3–6 months
Plumbing
Materials, fixtures, supply and drainage systems, installation, fault-finding and repair.
1–2 weeks
Plaster of Paris (POP)
Mixing, casting, moulding, sculpting and finishing decorative plaster surfaces.
2–4 years
Electrical Engineering
Circuits, electronics, electromagnetism, power distribution and control systems.
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Registered & accredited
Credentials you can verify
19 original documents from the company profile — incorporation and tax records, institutional approvals, partnership agreements and the certificates our graduates receive. Select any document to read it in full.
GIMS is a registered limited liability company, fully cleared to trade, pay VAT and transact with public institutions.
Accreditations, grant funding and institutional agreements that sit behind the training we deliver.
Every graduate leaves with recognised certification — from the Minerals Commission, the NVTI and our partner agencies.
Campus & facilities
Machines, workshops and trainee accommodation
Training happens on real equipment. Our yard holds the plant our trainees operate day to day, and our hostels keep students close to the training ground.
Our equipment
Excavators · dump trucks · loaders · forklifts · cranes · rigsOur hostels
On-campus accommodation for trainees
News corner
GIMS in the press
The Finder
230 youth trained in heavy duty machinery operation at Afrisipakrom
Coverage of our 2025 graduating cohort and the employment pathways opened by certified operator training.
Regional
Calls for regular fire training in schools and workplaces
Our fire safety instructors featured in regional coverage on the value of routine drills.
Gallery
Life at GIMS
Ceremonies, practical sessions and the people who pass through our campus.
Our clients
Who we work with
Foundations, mining contractors, engineering firms and communities — at home and across the West African sub-region.
Newmont Ahafo Development Foundation
NADeF
Newmont Akyem Development Foundation
NAkDeF
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Partner institution
Master Drilling Ghana Limited
Mining services
TEK International Contractors Ltd.
Construction
Lycopodium Ghana
Engineering & project delivery
Opportunity Industrialization Centre Intl.
OICI
Mining-Host Communities
Community development
Foreign trainees
Liberia, Sierra Leone, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire
Get in touch
Enrol, partner with us, or request a site safety audit
Our admissions team will talk you through the right programme, intake dates and what to bring on your first day.
Phone
0244 181 760 /
0201 151 145
Email
gimsghana@gmail.com
Campus
Afrisipakrom, Tano North Municipality
Ahafo Region, Ghana
Ahafo Region, Ghana
Website
gimsgh.com