Mine Ventilation - 5046
Program Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Contact: http://www.engineering.unsw.edu.au/school-of-mining-engineering
Campus: Sydney
Career: Postgraduate
Typical Duration: 1 Years 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC For Award: 48
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Program Description
This program provides professional development in mine ventilation and mine environment monitoring for mining engineers and other mining personnel. It is delivered in a distant, flexible format. The Diploma is structured to meet the needs of both the metalliferous and coal mining sectors. The accredited programs offered by UNSW for the appointment of Statutory Coal Mine Ventilation Officers in both NSW and Qld can be taken as options in the Diploma. The course contents have been developed from standard texts, industry guidelines and case studies. These are delivered from both a theoretical and operational perspective with the aim that course contents will be immediately relevant to industry. As this is a professional development course, it is essential that the student has access to a mine site with the support of industry. It is preferable that the student is working at a mine site. Assessments are geared to practical evaluation of mine ventilation systems.
A course calendar indicating current block and distance options is available from the UNSW School of Mining Engineering website:
A course calendar indicating current block and distance options is available from the UNSW School of Mining Engineering website:
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
1) Disciplinary knowledge and practices
Graduates will have acquired disciplinary knowledge and skills in Mine Ventilation, and an ability to apply these in a range of contexts.
Students should be able to:
Graduates will have acquired disciplinary knowledge and skills in Mine Ventilation, and an ability to apply these in a range of contexts.
Students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the disciplinary body of knowledge, including established theories and recent developments relevant to Mine Ventilation.
- Apply disciplinary principles and practices to new or complex environments.
2) Cognitive skills and critical thinking
Graduates will have developed critical thinking and problem solving skills in Mine Ventilation.
Students should be able to:
Graduates will have developed critical thinking and problem solving skills in Mine Ventilation.
Students should be able to:
- Investigate, generate and synthesise ideas and concepts at an abstract and/or applied level.
- Critically evaluate contemporary debates and literatures in Mine Ventilation.
- Analyse problems or issues, articulate appropriate solutions and justify propositions and/or professional decisions.
3) Communication, adaptive and interactional skills
Graduates will be able to communicate effectively to a range of audiences, and be capable of independent and collaborative enquiry and working effectively with others.
Students should be able to:
Graduates will be able to communicate effectively to a range of audiences, and be capable of independent and collaborative enquiry and working effectively with others.
Students should be able to:
- Communicate complex ideas in a variety of formats to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrate a level of personal autonomy and accountability in the acquisition or application of knowledge or skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of, and the ability to apply, the principles of teamwork and collaboration.
4) Global outlook
Graduates will have an awareness of international issues within Mine Ventilation.
Students should be able to:
Graduates will have an awareness of international issues within Mine Ventilation.
Students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of international perspectives relevant to Mine Ventilation.
Program Structure
In summary, this program requires a total of 48 UOC. The program consists of eight (8) core courses. The program structure consists of two disciplinary and six advanced disciplinary courses. All of the courses are at postgraduate level.
The core courses are as follows:
Disciplinary:
The core courses are as follows:
Disciplinary:
Advanced Disciplinary
Four of these courses are offered for Ventilation Officers professional development.
Academic Rules
Entry Requirements
Relevant industry experience or access to an underground mine is essential for entry to the Graduate Diploma in Mine Ventilation. International students who qualify for entry and have access to an underground mine are accepted.
Entry is considered for each individual based on portfolio supporting the application, including details of relevant industry experience. An entry interview may be required.
In addition to access to an underground mine, and relevant experience, the following entry requirements apply to this program:
1) A minimum of 3 years mining experience in a responsible position AND a Deputy’s certificate, Undermanager’s certificate or Mine Manager’s certificate, or Mine Surveyor's certificate.
Or
2) A 3 or 4 year degree in Mining Engineering with a credit average in the last 2 years of the degree AND at least 1 year experience in underground in coal or metal mining.
Or
3) A 3 or 4 year degree in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (with a credit average in the last 2 years of the degree) AND at least 2 year experience in underground in coal or metal mining.
Or
4) by written permission of the Program Authority.
Relevant industry experience or access to an underground mine is essential for entry to the Graduate Diploma in Mine Ventilation. International students who qualify for entry and have access to an underground mine are accepted.
Entry is considered for each individual based on portfolio supporting the application, including details of relevant industry experience. An entry interview may be required.
In addition to access to an underground mine, and relevant experience, the following entry requirements apply to this program:
1) A minimum of 3 years mining experience in a responsible position AND a Deputy’s certificate, Undermanager’s certificate or Mine Manager’s certificate, or Mine Surveyor's certificate.
Or
2) A 3 or 4 year degree in Mining Engineering with a credit average in the last 2 years of the degree AND at least 1 year experience in underground in coal or metal mining.
Or
3) A 3 or 4 year degree in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (with a credit average in the last 2 years of the degree) AND at least 2 year experience in underground in coal or metal mining.
Or
4) by written permission of the Program Authority.
Fees
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Portfolio Requirements
A portfolio is to be provided to support the application for Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering and Graduate Certificate in Mining Engineering, including the following:
- A cover letter explaining your motivation to work in the mining industry and proposed study program at UNSW. The letter should tell us about your interests and achievements and be no more than 400 words.
- Details on maths courses completed, year of completion and level (eg. Year 12 general maths, Year 12 maths extension, University maths course details).
- Contact details of two referees, including at least one past or current employer. A letter from an employer verifying the role performed would be highly regarded to support the consideration of relevant industry experience.
- Evidence of relevant training including degree transcripts, mine certificates and VET training certificates.
- Relevant industry experience is defined by the UNSW School of Mining Engineering as professional and/or industry responsibility in mining or mining associated services. Students wishing to apply on relevant industry experience must include the items above as well as:
- A CV that provides information on industry responsibility including employer, dates employed in each position and a description of the position roles (no more than 50 words for each position).
- Any relevant industry certificates including: Deputy’s certificate, Undermanager’s certificate or Mine Manager’s certificate, or Mine Surveyor's certificate.
- Information that demonstrates aptitude for learning and relevant experience including evidence and details of employer sponsored training and Vocational Education and Training (VET). This may include brief summaries (no more than 2,000 words total) of selected projects outlining your leadership and/or substantial contribution. Projects may include one or more of the following examples: mine safety responsibility, mine planning and production responsibility, technical or financial evaluations and reports (eg. risk management, strata control or slope stability or environmental assessments).
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