Overview
MINETS is a 72 UOC stream (Underground Ground Control) in the Masters of Mine Geotechnical Engineering (8059).
This specialist training is offered on a part-time basis to industry personnel who have access to an underground hardrock mine and satisfy the program entry requirements.
This stream provides an initial grounding in … For more content click the Read More button below.
Some electives may only be offered every two years.
NOTE: This program does not have CRICOS registration; it is not available for study on a Student Visa.This program will be open for admission in every even year (eg. 2022, 2024, 2026)
Learning Outcomes
1.
Use specialised knowledge of geotechnical engineering practices for underground hardrock mining from feasibility assessment to operations.
2.
Recognise & design elements of specialised geotechnical engineering designs and applications.
3.
Demonstrate in-depth and broad understanding of the specialised body of knowledge of mining engineering.
4.
Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork through research of industry examples and presentation of solutions.
5.
Develop solutions for complex challenges within underground hardrock mining environments.
6.
Apply the principles of operational geotechnical management to ensure safety and efficiency in underground hardrock mines.
7.
Develop and assess a practical hazard plan in underground hardrock operations.
8.
Apply numerical modelling of underground excavations in complex operational settings.
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Master of Mine Geotechnical Engineering - MMineGeotech8059 - Mine Geotechnical Engineering
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 72 UOC.
Core Courses42 Units of Credit:
Research Courses12 Units of Credit:
Prescribed Electives
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You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
Additional Information
* NOTE: If students lose or change jobs and no longer have mine site access, the School will work with the students affected to arrange ongoing access to a mine site, or mine site data, so as to enable the opportunity for successful completion of the courses and related assessment tasks. This may include ongoing access agreed with their past employer, or access to an alternate site or site database being arranged. As such, there is no requirement for the students to have to change streams or programs on this account.
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