Attention Members:

Local 647 will not be hosting (Initial or Renewal) MSHA classes for the foreseeable future. If you want to obtain or renew your Part 48 MSHA, please contact one of the two schools below. The classes can be done either in person or online.



You will be required to self-pay for the classes. Once completed, the local, through the M.O.R.E. fund will reimburse you the cost upon submitting the receipt to our Ramsey office. The cost is $120 for a refresher or $360 for an initial 24 hour training.





Hibbing, MN

Minnesota North College

To sign up for a part 48 refresher or new miner, please follow the link below labeled ‘Sign-Up’. This will bring you to MN North’s webpage where you can register for either a virtual or in-person class. If there is an issue with their online system, please reach out to the number below. This is a private school and has no affiliation with the Boilermakers.

MN North MSHA Classes Sign-Up

MN North College MSHA Schedule Link

Roxi – 218-293-6923





Mankato, MN

South Central College

To sign up for a part 48 refresher with South Central College please click either link below. One link will bring you to a schedule for their virtual classes and the other will bring you to a schedule for their in-person classes. If there is an issue with their online system, please reach out to the number below. This is a private school and has no affiliation with the Boilermakers.

South Central College – Virtual Schedule Link

South Central College – In Person Schedule Link

507-389-7203

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