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Understand how autonomous haul trucks, onboard technologies, fleet control, communications, and safety systems work together on modern mine sites.
Written by industry AHS expert with over 10 years of practical experience, this technical training builds useful technical confidence and leads to a Satoms training certificate after successful completion.
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Course Level: Intermediate
Course information last reviewed: June 2026
What You Will Learn
Develop an integrated understanding of the technologies and operating practices behind driverless mine haulage. By completing this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the purpose and operating model of an Autonomous Haulage System.
- Identify the major onboard systems used by driverless haul trucks.
- Describe how positioning, perception, vehicle control, and safety layers support autonomous movement.
- Explain the role of wireless communications and mine control networks in AHS operations.
- Connect fleet management commands with truck movements and production objectives.
- Recognize common alarms, faults, and appropriate escalation paths.
- Support safer interaction between autonomous trucks, manned equipment, and field personnel.
Why Train with Satoms
Satoms provides excellent-quality, practical online training designed to turn complex technical subjects into clear, useful knowledge. This course focuses on how AHS components operate as a complete system, helping you understand the relationships between trucks, networks, fleet management platforms, remote operations centers, and site personnel.
The training is written by industry experts with over 20 years of practical experience. Clear explanations and operational context make the material relevant to maintenance, engineering, control room, and production roles. You can progress through the online learning experience at your own pace while building confidence with terminology and concepts used across modern autonomous mining environments.
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Who This Course Is For
This intermediate course is suitable for mining personnel who need a practical foundation in autonomous haulage technology and operations, including:
- Field technicians and maintenance technicians supporting mobile equipment.
- Mining engineers, shift supervisors, and operational leaders.
- Control room and remote operations personnel.
- Haul truck operators transitioning toward autonomous operations.
- Existing Satoms students expanding their mining technology knowledge.
- Professionals preparing for site-specific or OEM-focused AHS training.
Course Benefits
Understanding the complete AHS operating model can help you contribute more effectively across operations, maintenance, and technical support activities. The course helps you:
- Use a common technical language when communicating across multidisciplinary teams.
- Interpret system behavior with greater awareness of connected onboard and site infrastructure.
- Respond more effectively to alarms by understanding fault context and escalation responsibilities.
- Relate fleet control decisions to equipment movement, production flow, and operational consistency.
- Approach mixed autonomous and manned work areas with stronger safety awareness.
- Establish a foundation for further Caterpillar, Komatsu, Epiroc, or site-specific training.
Training Certificate on Completion
After successfully completing the course requirements, you will receive a Satoms training certificate through your learning account. The certificate provides a clear record of your professional development and confirms that you have completed structured training in Autonomous Haulage Systems fundamentals.
Course Requirements
This is an intermediate technical course. To gain the most from the training, learners should have:
- Basic knowledge of mining operations and haul truck terminology.
- General familiarity with electrical, mechanical, or operational systems.
- Access to a computer or tablet with a reliable internet connection.
- Mine site experience where possible, although it is recommended rather than required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS) Fundamentals course about?
It introduces core technologies, control methods, and operational practices used in Autonomous Haulage Systems on modern mine sites.
Who is this course designed for?
Field and maintenance technicians, mining engineers, shift supervisors, control room personnel, haul truck operators transitioning to autonomous operations, and mining professionals preparing for OEM-specific autonomous haulage training.
What are the main topics covered in this course?
The course covers AHS architecture, onboard truck systems, GPS, perception, control and safety systems, wireless communications, fleet management, common alarms and faults, and safe interaction practices.
What benefits does this course offer to learners?
It builds practical AHS knowledge, improves confidence in supporting autonomous haulage operations, enhances understanding of safety and productivity improvements, and prepares learners for OEM-specific training.
Is there an assessment or certificate available?
Yes, there's a 25-question knowledge check requiring an 80% pass mark, and a course certificate is available after successful completion from the Satoms learning account.