INACEX

What INACEX does

INACEX (Centro de Entrenamiento Minero INACEX Ltda.) is a Chilean mining-equipment operator training organization headquartered in Santiago with 11+ training centers spanning Arica in the north to Copiapó in the south, including dedicated training academies in Calama and Antofagasta. Founded in 2007 and operating as an Organismo Técnico de Capacitación (OTEC), the company delivers certified training programs for operators of high-tonnage extraction trucks (including Caterpillar 793F), forklifts, backhoes, CAT D10/D11 bulldozers, and provides train-the-trainer instructor certification. Its primary customers are mining companies seeking to certify equipment operators — including BHP (Cerro Colorado), Codelco (Radomiro Tomic), Thiess Chile, SCM El Abra, and Teck — alongside government clients such as Gendarmería de Chile and SENCE-aligned cohorts.

The technical stack is built around OEM-validated Caterpillar-branded heavy-equipment simulators for practical training, paired with an in-house Virtual Campus LMS (inacex.tucampusvirtual.cl) for theoretical delivery, an online payment portal (pagos.inacex.cl), and a public diploma verification portal (diplomas.inacex.cl). Programs carry the Sello de Calidad awarded by the Consejo Competencias Mineras (CCM), the dominant mining-competency certification body in Chile, which validates curriculum quality and supports employer acceptance. Courses are delivered via three modalities — on-site simulator practice, live ZOOM sessions, and e-learning — broadening access beyond physical classroom capacity.

The revenue model is professional-services based, monetizing course fees for both enterprise-billed cohorts and individual tuition, with selective fully-funded programs sponsored by mining companies (e.g., SCM El Abra's 39-women extraction-truck cohort) and scholarship arrangements (e.g., SONAMI's 20 free spots). The go-to-market is a hybrid of enterprise field sales into mining procurement functions (apprentice programs, recertification cycles) and direct-to-consumer acquisition through WhatsApp-driven enrollment, job fairs (e.g., La Florida), and school presentations. Public pricing is not disclosed; commercial terms appear quote-based with sponsorship overrides for strategic cohorts.

Name

INACEX

Legal name

Centro de Entrenamiento Minero INACEX Ltda.

Website

https://inacex.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

INACEX is a Chilean mining equipment operator training organization (OTEC) delivering CCM-certified courses for extraction trucks, bulldozers, forklifts, and backhoes across 11+ centers in Chile, serving mining companies (BHP, Codelco, Thiess, Teck, SCM El Abra) and individual students via Caterpillar simulators and a virtual campus LMS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining Vocational Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

Keywords

• Mining equipment operator training
• Heavy equipment certification
• Mining vocational training
• Caterpillar simulator training
• Mining competency certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Iquique

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Services: INACEX generates revenue through professional training and certification programs for mining equipment operators. Programs include courses for truck extraction, forklift operation, backhoe operation, bulldozer operation, and instructor training. Revenue comes from course fees charged to both enterprises (for employee training) and individuals (for career development).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

INACEX is a mining technical training organization that delivers certified equipment operator programs — extraction trucks (CAEX), forklifts (grúa horquilla), backhoes (retroexcavadora), bulldozers (CAT D10-D11), and train-the-trainer instructor certification. Training combines ZOOM/e-learning theory with hands-on practice on Caterpillar simulators, and culminates in CCM Sello de Calidad industry certification. The company also runs a Class D driver's license exam preparation program via a Practicatest partnership. Customers include individual students pursuing mining careers and enterprise mining clients (BHP, Codelco, Thiess) that contract INACEX to train and certify their workforce.

Product overview

INACEX (Centro de Entrenamiento Minero) is a mining training organization offering a portfolio of equipment operation courses including extraction trucks, forklifts, backhoes, bulldozers (CAT D10-D11), and instructor training. The company delivers training through multiple modalities (ZOOM and e-learning) and utilizes world-class Caterpillar simulation technology for practical hands-on instruction. Supporting infrastructure includes a virtual campus (LMS), payment portal, and certificate verification portal. Programs are certified by the CCM (Consejo de Competencias Mineras) with a Quality Seal. The company also provides exam preparation services through a partnership with Practicatest for Class D license preparation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Operación Camión Extracción Alto Tonelaje (High Tonnage Extraction Truck Operation) ZOOM-based training program that certifies operators of high-tonnage mining extraction trucks (CAEX), covering safe operation techniques, open-pit mining procedures, and on-site safety protocols. Designed for mining industry workers and individuals pursuing heavy-equipment operator careers.
• Operación Segura Grúa Horquilla (Safe Forklift Operation) E-learning program on safe forklift operation covering equipment handling, workplace safety standards, and compliance for mining and industrial workplaces.
• Operación Segura Retroexcavadora (Safe Backhoe Operation) E-learning training in backhoe operation, including operational procedures and safety regulations for mining environments.
• Formación de Instructores - Train The Trainer ZOOM-based instructor certification program designed to qualify individuals as effective mining equipment instructors.
• Operación Segura Bulldozer CAT D10-D11 E-learning course covering safe operation of Caterpillar D10-D11 bulldozers in mining environments.
• Programa de Preparación Licencia Clase D con Practicatest Online exam preparation service providing 30 days of premium access for Class D driver's license theory exam preparation, using updated practice questions and learning tools. Offered to INACEX students via the Practicatest partnership.

Quantifiable outcome

• 320 hours intensive training program for high tonnage extraction truck operators
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and support.

• SONAMI (Fundación Sociedad Nacional de Minería)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2025Framework collaboration agreement signed by Jorge Riesco (SONAMI president) and Mario Valezzi (INACEX representative) to promote female participation in mining through specialized training programs. First action: 'Operadora de Camión de Extracción de Alto Tonelaje' course with 20 free spots for selected women.
• SCM El AbracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 November 2025Fully funded the 39-women operator training program for high tonnage extraction trucks in Calama. SCM El Abra financed selection, training, and certification of women from nearby communities.
• Consultora Acción LocalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 6 November 2025Logistics coordination partner for the 39-women training program, handling coordination and logistics while INACEX handled technical execution and training.
• PracticatestsupportTechnology or Integration · 29 May 2025Strategic alliance providing INACEX students with 30 days free premium access to Practicatest's online exam preparation platform for Class D driver's license theory exams.
• Thiess ChilecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2025Ongoing collaboration on operator certification programs. Thiess Chile sends operators to INACEX for training on Caterpillar 793F extraction trucks. Joint certification ceremony held in Calama with future collaboration discussions.
• CaterpillarcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology provider for Caterpillar simulators used in practical training. INACEX uses Caterpillar simulation technology proven worldwide for mining equipment operator training.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• INACAP: Chile's largest technical training institute offering a broad portfolio of technical and trade programs including mining-related courses. Comparable as a large-scale Chilean vocational training provider, though with a much broader scope than INACEX's mining-equipment specialization.
• DUOC UC: Chilean technical education institution affiliated with Pontificia Universidad Católica, offering industrial and mining-related technical programs. Comparable as an established Chilean vocational training competitor with a broader program portfolio.
• AIEP: One of Chile's largest professional technical education institutions with mining and industrial training programs. Comparable as a Chilean vocational training provider serving the same workforce development channel, though broader in scope than INACEX.

Direct peers

• Finning CAT (Caterpillar dealer Chile): Caterpillar's authorized dealer in Chile and across South America, providing equipment sales, service, and operator training using Caterpillar simulators. Directly comparable as a provider of Caterpillar-branded mining equipment operator training in the Chilean market.
• Komatsu Chile: Caterpillar's primary global competitor in mining equipment, with operations and training programs in Chile. Comparable as a competing OEM offering mining equipment and operator training services to the same Chilean mining majors.

Regional players

• Universidad Católica del Norte: Chilean university with mining engineering programs and continuing education offerings based in the mining regions of Antofagasta and Coquimbo. Comparable as a regional training provider serving the same mining-corridor talent pool, but focused on higher-education credentials rather than operator certification.

Others

• SENCE (Servicio Nacional de Capacitación y Empleo): Chilean government agency administering the national training and employment framework, including OTEC certification and tax-funded training vouchers. Comparable as a key ecosystem participant — INACEX is both certified by and delivers training under SENCE's franquicia tributaria framework.

Emerging players

• Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions: Global mining equipment OEM with a presence in Chilean underground and surface mining. Comparable as an OEM providing equipment and increasingly operator training to the same Chilean mining customers, though focused on different equipment categories (drilling, loading) than INACEX's haulage specialization.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/InacexOficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inacexoficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/inacex.minero

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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