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Overview

This course includes an overview of the Australian minerals industry and the presence and development of mineral resources in Australia; the role of the mining engineer and career path options; awareness of major mineral types and distribution in Australia; basic mining concepts and systems, operations, equipment & services; an introduction … For more content click the Read More button below. Report Writing SkillsCareers' Job Applications/InterviewsOHS InductionRisk ManagementSustainability & EnvironmentBushSmartMine EconomicsMining Systems (hard rock)Coal Mining SystemsMine GeomechanicsMine Ventilation

This course includes an overview of the Australian minerals industry and the presence and development of mineral resources in Australia; the role of the mining engineer and career path options; awareness of major mineral types and distribution in Australia; basic mining concepts and systems, operations, equipment & services; an introduction to risk management and general issues of safety, health and wellbeing, including important issues for the safety of persons visiting or working at mining operations in remote or bushland areas.
The course includes the following specific topics:

Report Writing Skills
Careers' Job Applications/Interviews
OHS Induction
Risk Management
Sustainability & Environment
BushSmart
Mine Economics
Mining Systems (hard rock)
Coal Mining Systems
Mine Geomechanics
Mine Ventilation

Course Outline

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Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$1170
Domestic Students	$5790
International Students	$5790

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Additional Information

This course is offered as General Education.

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

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Mineral Resources Engineering

MINE1010