180706 v.8 Graduate Diploma in Mining

Introduction

This course is designed for those outside the discipline of mining engineering who wish to become knowledgeable in the specialist skills of the mining industry and in particular become familiar with mining engineering methods. It prepares students for managerial responsibilities in the mining industry, operational management at both quarry and underground manager levels, and partially satisfies the entry requirements for the postgraduate study of mining engineering.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A three year bachelor degree in geology, mine surveying, or civil/mechanical/geotechnical engineering from a recognised institution. Some industrial experience is preferred.

Recognition of Prior Learning

No recognition of prior learning will be considered for this course.

Duration and Availability

This course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. This course can be studied externally.

Course Organisation

Students will study 200 credits of core units encompassing the key aspects of mining engineering skills and knowledge, across the breadth of the industry, including mineral exploration, mine planning, design, engineering, optimisation and management of mining operations.

Career Opportunities

Career paths for the Graduate Diploma holders may include underground and/or open pit mining engineers, quarry managers, and other senior management positions once the necessary experience is gained. Graduates may obtain employment within these sectors or to further their current careers in mining engineering.

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.

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.