The year 10 students operated mining equipment and learnt about workplace safety in a simulated mine.

The course, which was held at the UGM Group training centre in Teralba, was designed to help students interested in the mining industry to become job ready.

The program is the brainchild of Morisset High School principal Mark Snedden.

Mr Snedden said the NewSAFE Training Pathways program gives students a taste of the mining industry.

"It's much more interesting and realistic to the students, if they can go into the industry," he said.

Student Reed Mann said the highlight of the week was operating the mining equipment and driving the heavy vehicles.

The students also participated in mock job interviews.

Member for Charlton, Pat Conroy, who presented the students with their certificates, said the program was a great way to encourage students and help them get their foot in the door with potential employers.

Mr Snedden said the students are walking away from the course with qualifications and experience no other student their age in Australia will have.

The program is the latest of Mr Snedden's industry-based projects for students.

This year saw the opening of a hairdressing training salon at the school, and there are plans to build a commercial kitchen which will deliver qualifications in hospitality and cooking.

"I'm looking for as many opportunities as I can to support our students in vocational avenues, to get them out into the workforce, in the areas they want," Mr Snedden said.

He hopes to make the mining course a permanent fixture.