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 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
A course calendar indicating current block and distance options is available from the UNSW School of Mining Engineering website:
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
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.
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.
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.
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
The core courses are as follows:
Disciplinary:
Academic Rules
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
Portfolio Requirements
- 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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