Overview
In an ever-changing world, get equipped to be an ever-changing professional miner. The mining industry is undergoing a rapid skill and knowledge shift as it faces economic, technical, societal and environmental challenges. The Foundations of Modern Mining program, co-developed by academic and industry leaders, gives you the contemporary knowledge and skills required for modern mining. It will challenge your understanding of how mining can operate within the constraints of sustainability; a remote and dispersed workforce whose health, safety, and wellness are paramount, and the optimisation and automation of operations in an increasingly technical and complex landscape. Add fresh momentum to your career and upskill at your own speed.
Who should attend
Anyone keen to build a career in the mining and resources sector.
Entry requirements
There are no prerequisites for this course.
What you'll learn
Over six modules, you will:
- Apply the lens of the value chain to review and critically analyse all aspects of the mining business and its associated stakeholders.
- Analyse the complexities of a mine lifecycle through a systems approach from discovery to rehabilitation.
- Explain how innovation impacts the evolution of mining and business processes.
- Create innovative solutions to contemporary problems in the mining sector.
- Analyse how mining contributes to the sustainable development of society.
- Distinguish and classify capabilities needed across evolving roles and operating models within the mining sector.
- Articulate the importance of an integrated organisational culture that delivers on safety, productivity and engagement.
Time commitment
This is an online course that will require roughly 215 hours to complete.
- There are six modules.
- Each module requires 4-5 hours of study per week.
- Each module runs for eight weeks.
Course curriculum
Assessment
There are assessments for each module.
Certification and accreditation
Verified students receive a certificate for each module that they successfully complete.
Facilitators
Cost
| Applicant | Price |
|---|---|
| Individual | A$4,620 |
This course is delivered via edX in collaboration with Curtin University. Please confirm the course cost on the webpage.
GST is included in the cost
Payment optionsWe accept credit cards (Visa/MasterCard) for payment, including corporate credit cards. If you do not have access to a card, please contact our team at education@smi.uq.edu.au to discuss your options.
Contact
Sustainable Minerals Institute
For more professional development options, visit the Sustainable Minerals Institute website.