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Graduate Diploma of Mining

Graduate Diploma

This course provides detailed knowledge of the mining industry, focusing on specialist skills in mining engineering methods. It prepares students for operational and management roles in open-pit and underground mining.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Duration

1 year full-time

Course Code

GD-MINING, 003967J

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

International Fees

$44,618 per year / $44,618 total

About this course

Overview

This course will help you enter, and develop a detailed knowledge of the mining industry.

It will enable you to become knowledgeable in specialist skills, particularly mining engineering methods. It prepares you for operational and management positions, in both open-pit and underground work.

What jobs can the Mining course lead to?

Graduates may be employed as underground and/or open pit mining engineers or quarry managers, or hold other senior management positions once the necessary experience is gained.

What you'll learn

apply scientific, engineering and technological principles to mine development projects
think critically and creatively to generate innovative solutions and apply logical and rational processes to analyse mine feasibility studies
evaluate, synthesise and contextualise information relevant to the discipline of mining engineering and communicate to stakeholders, using written or oral presentations and applying information obtained from mining software tools used to conduct mine feasibility studies.
proactively demonstrate responsibility and self-learning skills by applying critical reflection of mining in the global environment and applying best practice standards in mining methods and technologies
demonstrate respect for cultural diversity in professional life
work in accordance with professional standards and demonstrate responsibility towards the broader community, work in teams

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Applicants for a Graduate Diploma are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://study.curtin.edu.au/. Applicants generally require a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met. All Curtin courses have compulsory and other core capabilities that are essential for demonstrating the achievement of course learning outcomes and graduation. Students who are unable to meet or demonstrate those requirements, now or in later stages during their studies, may seek reasonable adjustments by the University wherever possible to facilitate alternative ways of achieving those requirements. If reasonable adjustments cannot be accommodated, Curtin will discuss study options to find an alternative course of study or an exit degree. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing: 6
Speaking: 6
Reading: 6
Listening: 6
Overall band score: 6

What you will learn

What you'll learn

apply scientific, engineering and technological principles to mine development projects
think critically and creatively to generate innovative solutions and apply logical and rational processes to analyse mine feasibility studies
evaluate, synthesise and contextualise information relevant to the discipline of mining engineering and communicate to stakeholders, using written or oral presentations and applying information obtained from mining software tools used to conduct mine feasibility studies.
proactively demonstrate responsibility and self-learning skills by applying critical reflection of mining in the global environment and applying best practice standards in mining methods and technologies
demonstrate respect for cultural diversity in professional life
work in accordance with professional standards and demonstrate responsibility towards the broader community, work in teams

Career pathways

### What jobs can the Mining course lead to?Graduates may be employed as underground and/or open pit mining engineers or quarry managers, or hold other senior management positions once the necessary experience is gained.

Course structure

Course outline

Graduate Diplomas contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may contain a range of majors/streams for students to choose from to pursue learning in a specialised area of study.

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.

Credit for prior study or work

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How to apply

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