Area: | WASM Mine Surveying Teaching Area |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Survey Law - history of land law, systems of land tenure, acts and regulations relating to survey and administration of Crown land, freehold land, roads, public works,mining and local government. Licensed Surveyors Act and Regulations and Mining Regulations Act. Management - professional and legal responsibilities, professional ethics. Office procedures - filing, recording and reporting systems. Planning and organising survey activities. Quality assurance. Principles of management including budgeting andcost centres, def analysis, project evaluation and management, industrial relations, leadership, supervision and safety issues. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Gained a comprehensive understanding of the role and day-to-day function of the surveying department within a mining operation. Covered the responsibilities of the chief surveyor. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Course Notes, Laws and Regulations- A Trust Publication EA 845 Department of Minerals and Energy Western Australia- Information Series No 1-2 |
Unit Texts: | Course Notes: law and Regulations - A Trust Publication EA 845 Department of Minerals and Energy Western Australia- Information Series No 1 and 2. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments (5) 50%, Final Exam (2hr) 40%, Practical (1) 10%. This is by Grade/Mark Assessment. |
Field of Education: | 80500 Sales and Marketing (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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