305636 v.3 Graduate Certificate in Mine Planning and Design

GradCertMinePlanDes(Curtin)

This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas

Introduction

All successful mining operations are based on a carefully considered and documented mine planning and design process that continues unabated throughout the life of the mine. This process requires a number of skills that combine practical experience, common sense and judgement with highly developed engineering and economic evaluation expertise. Consequently, the principal objective of this course is to provide an understanding of some of the core concepts, methodologies and tools that are necessary to design and plan safe and efficient mining operations. This course is available in a tailored form for mining professionals who want a relevant qualification at the postgraduate level to assist their career advancement yet who do not have the time immediately available to devote to a more comprehensive master level program.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

An honours degree in the first or second class designated as Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science Engineering in Mining Engineering, Mining Geology or Mineral Resource Engineering, or the Curtin Graduate Diploma of Mining Engineering and at least one year of professional experience in the mining industry, or an ordinary pass degree designated as Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science Engineering in Mining Engineering, Mining Geology or Mineral Resource Engineering, or a degree in geological engineering, geology, civil engineering, engineering geology, surveying or other relevant field from a recognised university, and at least two years of professional experience in the mining industry. All prospective students should consult the senior academic in Mining Engineering regarding eligibility for admission.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one to two years part-time study and is presented in a block release format. Intensive sessions of approximately three weeks duration are offered for instruction. Classes and the assessment for each unit are held over a four-to-five day period which may include Saturdays and Sundays. There are typically six hours of instruction each lecture day, or in some units, half a day of instruction and half a day in library work.

Additional Course Expenses

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

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Study Period 1
10940	v.3	WASM Resource Sector Finance 601	16.0	12.5
301210	v.2	WASM Applied Mining Geostatistics and Resource Estimation 601	25.0	12.5
307319	v.1	WASM Mining Equipment Selection 601	24.0	12.5
307320	v.1	WASM Underground Mine Planning and Design 601	50.0	25.0
				62.5
Year 1 Study Period 7
301234	v.2	WASM Mining Systems Engineering 601	25.0	12.5
		OR
301235	v.2	WASM Risk Analysis in Mine Planning 601	25.0	12.5
307318	v.1	WASM Open Pit Mine Planning and Design 601	50.0	25.0
				37.5

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal
2008	Kalgoorlie Campus	Trimester 1	Y
2008	Kalgoorlie Campus	Semester 1		Y
2008	Kalgoorlie Campus	Trimester 2	Y

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.