306908 v.1 Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering)

Introduction

This course offers a comprehensive training in environmental engineering for the mining industry. The Western Australian School of Mines (WASM) is a principal provider of graduates for the mining industry and has a long history of success in providing employment for its graduates. This course is unique to WASM in its focus on mine site environmental engineering. It is multidisciplinary and appeals to those intending to work in teams and with the community in finding environmentally responsible solutions to important engineering problems that face the global mining industry. It also includes aspects of mining engineering, geology, mineral processing, biological sciences and environmental engineering and has an emphasis on mine site planning, rehabilitation and environmental management.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Applicable Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Well-performed candidates without one of the prerequisite subjects may be accepted and required to undertake bridging programs.

Specific Requirements

Students will be required to complete an approved first aid course at their own cost prior to being eligible for the award. In order to be adequately trained as a professional engineer, it is mandatory that the student undertake 12 weeks of relevant practical experience during the course. This is normally achieved during summer and mid year vacation periods. The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

This course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study. The first two and a half years of the course must be studied at the Bentley Campus, while the final one and a half years must be studied at the Kalgoorlie Campus.

Professional Recognition

Professional recognition for this course is currently being sought from the Institute of Engineers, Australia and the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy to permit graduate membership of either institution.

Career Opportunities

Graduates from this course are likely to be involved in mine site rehabilitation, the design of tailings dams, mine planning, environmental impact statements and the management and reporting of mine site environmental requirements. After a suitable period of employment in this industry, these professionals may move into head office positions, become senior consultants or work with government agencies or other industries that face similar environmental problems.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. Some costs are required for associated field trips. A requirement for graduation is the successful completion of a Senior First Aid certificate which participants are expected to pay.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.

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Current as of: November 2, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J