182705 v.5 Graduate Diploma in Metallurgy

GradDipMetall(Curtin)

Introduction

The course provides a knowledge and understanding of core areas of mineral processing and extractive metallurgy. It is designed for non-metallurgy scientists or engineers who wish to pursue a career in the minerals industry as an extractive metallurgist.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. The course is also available on an external study basis.

Intermediate Awards

A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Metallurgy may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award, subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit

		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		200.0
				200.0

*Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1*			*Hrs/Wk*	*Credits*
4782	v.6	WASM Finance and Management 561	4.0	25.0
4784	v.5	WASM Research Project 591	4.0	25.0
5630	v.7	WASM Engineering Metallurgy 561	5.0	25.0
5631	v.6	WASM Pyrometallurgy 561	4.0	25.0
5633	v.5	WASM Mineral Processing 561	5.0	25.0
5641	v.5	WASM Process Control 561	4.0	25.0
12580	v.2	WASM Environmental Management 531	5.0	25.0


*Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 2*			*Hrs/Wk*	*Credits*
4783	v.4	WASM Process Design 562	5.0	25.0
4785	v.5	WASM Research Project 592	6.0	25.0
5632	v.6	WASM Pyrometallurgy 562	4.0	25.0
5634	v.5	WASM Mineral Processing 562	5.0	25.0
5640	v.7	WASM Hydrometallurgy 562	5.0	25.0
309537	v.1	WASM Process Mineralogy 562	4.0	25.0

NB	Students must select one unit from each of the core areas of Mineral Processing, Pyrometallurgy and Hydrometallurgy.

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective/current students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.