Online Courses Handbook 2003

305636 v.3 Graduate Certificate in Mine Planning and Design

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.

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 elegibility 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. A short fifth and final session devoted to seminars and design projects.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Summer Period

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 Winter Period

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