UNSW Handbook Course - Technology Management in Mining

Technology Management in Mining - MINE8130


	Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
	School: School of Mining Engineering
	Course Outline: http://www.mining.unsw.edu.au/
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Postgraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 0
	Fee Band: 2 (more info)
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

The course addresses the role of technology in the mining process. Sensitivity of the mine profitability and performance is addressed with respect to different levels of technology in each stage of the mining operation. Appropriate specification of technology; capital justification and cost benefit analyses; performance monitoring; technology audits; training requirements and effectiveness; occupational health and safety implications of technology changes relative to skill levels.

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