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Course Overview
The Graduate Diploma of Mining was created with the working engineer in mind. Intended as continuing education for scientists and engineers already involved with the mining industry, it is expected to appeal particularly to civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical and construction engineers, geologists, metallurgists, surveyors and other professionals with an interest in mining practice. This course will build upon the knowledge already gained from invaluable industry experience.
With a range of study modes available, from part-time online learning to full time on campus study, this course can be tailored to suit your needs.
The course is designed for full-time study over two years or part-time study over a four-year period either via online learning*or via block mode in the form of several full-time periods on campus of one week each, followed by assignments and practical work in the student's place of employment.
Persons not wishing, or not able to, finish the course in minimum time may attend full or half sessions once or twice per year until the required number of units have been completed.
*Domestic students only, international students are required to study full-time at the Mt Helen Campus.
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
470 Bourke Street, MELBOURNE, VIC 3000
Student Information
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AccreditedCourse Content
Physics for Engineers 1
Mining Geology and Mineral Processing
Applied Mathematics 1
Rock Fragmentation
Rock Mechanics Applications
Applied Mathematics 2
Geotechnical Engineering 1
Underground Production Systems
Mine Safety and Environmental Engineering
Project Management
Mine Planning and Scheduling
Surface Mining Operations and Equipment
Subsurface Environment and Ventilation
Mine Surveying
Smart Engineering Technologies
Materials Handling and Hoisting
Common Questions
The Graduate Diploma of Mining has a duration of 104 weeks, as listed in the CRICOS registry for this course.
The estimated total course cost for international students is AU$84,885, which comprises a tuition fee of AU$84,000 and a non-tuition fee of AU$885.
The course is delivered at Federation University Australia's Ballarat campus in Victoria, a location owned and operated by the provider.
The CRICOS course code for the Graduate Diploma of Mining at Federation University Australia is 085622M, and the institution's CRICOS provider code is 00103D.
The Graduate Diploma of Mining is at the Graduate Diploma level, which is not a Skills Level 1 qualification (Bachelor, Masters or PhD). Therefore, it does not meet all the criteria required for extended Post-Study Work Rights eligibility under the CRICOS guidelines.
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