Accredited course Outline
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Diploma of Surface Mining
Diploma of Surface Mining
Accredited course
National Code:
50146
50146
State Code:
7985
7985
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
AQF Level
Diploma of
Nominal Hours
1813
Duration
Unspecified
Stream of Study
Complete "Other Skills" Course (3222)
Accredited Date
09/12/1999
Expiry Date
30/06/2002
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description
To provide theoretical and practical training for geotechnical support
staff wishing to work with the mining engineering profession, or shift
bosses or supervisors.
To provide the academic requirements for a surface mine ventilation
officer, restricted quarry manager and quarry manager's qualification.
Schedule
1. CORE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34750 | Algebra Introduction | 34 | Module | |
| 56186 | Four Wheel Drive Motor Maintenance | 40 | Module | |
| 56182 | Geology 1 | 70 | Module | |
| 34755 | Geometry and Trigonometry | 34 | Module | |
| 55018 | AAA750 | Introductory Chemistry | 50 | Module |
| 56195 | Mine Sampling Methods | 30 | Module | |
| 56202 | Mine Ventilation 001 | 60 | Module | |
| 56194 | Mining Computer Applications | 50 | Module | |
| 56203 | Mining Legislation 1 | 40 | Module | |
| 48038 | Senior First Aid 001 | 20 | Module | |
| 41003 | Surface Mining 1a | 34 | Module |
2. CORE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41412 | Ce Surveying Computations | 40 | Module | |
| 41012 | General Safety Induction (Marcsta) | 8 | Module | |
| 56191 | Geology 2 | 70 | Module | |
| 15011 | NGMS107 | Managing and Developing Teams | 34 | Module |
| 56201 | Mine Four Wheel Driving | 36 | Module | |
| 56198 | Mine Package Computing | 50 | Module | |
| 56196 | Mining Engineering Geology | 50 | Module | |
| 56199 | Mining Work Experience | 70 | Module | |
| 43334 | EA011 | Science | 36 | Module |
| 56200 | Surface Mine Ground Control | 70 | Module | |
| 41004 | Surface Mining 1b | 34 | Module |
3. CORE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41410 | Ce Maths B | 40 | Module | |
| 41413 | Ce Surveying Measurement 1 | 40 | Module | |
| 42111 | Engineering Electrical Technology | 68 | Module | |
| 42105 | Engineering Mechanical Plant | 34 | Module | |
| 15519 | NAP735 | Financial Management Principles | 51 | Module |
| 15016 | NGMS111 | Managing People - Workplace Practice | 34 | Module |
| 56204 | Mine Environmental Engineering | 40 | Module | |
| 56205 | Mine Ventilation 002 | 40 | Module | |
| 41018 | Mineral Processing 1a | 34 | Module | |
| 41048 | Mining 2a | 34 | Module |
4. CORE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15506 | NAP719 | Accounting for Non-accountants | 68 | Module |
| 15017 | NGMS112 | Managing People - Recruitment, Selection and Induction | 34 | Module |
| 56208 | Mine Engineering Materials | 40 | Module | |
| 41019 | Mineral Processing 1b | 34 | Module | |
| 41049 | Mining 2b | 34 | Module | |
| 56209 | Mining Legislation 2 | 20 | Module | |
| 55215 | Process Flowsheet Interpretation | 20 | Module | |
| 28695 | Shotfiring | 34 | Module | |
| 56210 | Surface Mine Design | 80 | Module | |
| 34743 | Surface Mining Projects | 34 | Module | |
| 56211 | Surface Mining Risk Management | 40 | Module |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| M075 | MNM50299 | Diploma of Metalliferous Mining (Open Cut and Underground) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
GENERAL NOTES
1. This course was entered on to the CMS by Central Metropolitan College of
TAFE on 05/08/99.
2. This course is copyright to Central Metropolitan College of TAFE, training
providers who wish to deliver
this program must obtain written approval and be registered by their
State accrediting body.
1. This course was entered on to the CMS by Central Metropolitan College of
TAFE on 05/08/99.
2. This course is copyright to Central Metropolitan College of TAFE, training
providers who wish to deliver
this program must obtain written approval and be registered by their
State accrediting body.