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Mining 1a
Mining 1a
Module
National Code
State Code
41000
41000
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/04/1996
Field of Education
030303 - Mining Engineering
Nominal Hours
34
Description
To provide personnel involved with or interested in mining operations
(underground) with broad introductory mining operation skills and knowledge
including the purpose of mining, mining law, minerals deposits and exploration,
drilling methods and techniques, explosives and blasting and mining methods in
a competency-based mode to complement practical experience related to the needs
of the mining industry
(underground) with broad introductory mining operation skills and knowledge
including the purpose of mining, mining law, minerals deposits and exploration,
drilling methods and techniques, explosives and blasting and mining methods in
a competency-based mode to complement practical experience related to the needs
of the mining industry
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Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 60%
Integrated Case Study 40%
The demands of any assessment task should be NO MORE than required to
demonstrate competency. Demonstration requires assessment of the task
during performance as well as evaluation of the product.
Internal Assessment:
Six research assignments/internal assessments consisting of one at the
completion of each learning outcome:
Learning Outcome 1 - Assignment 1 10%
Learning outcome 2 - Assignment 2 10%
Learning Outcome 3 - Assignment 3 10%
Learning Outcome 4 - Assignment 4 10%
Learning Outcome 5 - Assignment 5 10%
Learning Outcome 6 - Assignment 6 10%
A Case Study integrating the application of skills
and knowledge contained in Learning Outcomes 1 - 6 40%
A pass in both sectors of assessment is required for
a pass in this module
Integrated Case Study 40%
The demands of any assessment task should be NO MORE than required to
demonstrate competency. Demonstration requires assessment of the task
during performance as well as evaluation of the product.
Internal Assessment:
Six research assignments/internal assessments consisting of one at the
completion of each learning outcome:
Learning Outcome 1 - Assignment 1 10%
Learning outcome 2 - Assignment 2 10%
Learning Outcome 3 - Assignment 3 10%
Learning Outcome 4 - Assignment 4 10%
Learning Outcome 5 - Assignment 5 10%
Learning Outcome 6 - Assignment 6 10%
A Case Study integrating the application of skills
and knowledge contained in Learning Outcomes 1 - 6 40%
A pass in both sectors of assessment is required for
a pass in this module
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
No information
Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6666 | Applied Science (Laboratory Techniques) | Accredited course | |
| 9666 | Applied Science Laboratory Techniques | Accredited course | |
| 7990 | Applied Science Surveying | Accredited course | |
| 7992 | Applied Science Surveying | Accredited course | |
| 0957 | Basic Industrial Skills Mining and Support Services | Accredited course | |
| 7968 | 2173 | Advanced Diploma of Engineering And Mine Surveying | Accredited course |
| 7967 | 2172 | Diploma of Engineering And Mine Surveying | Accredited course |
| 5025 | Mining Operations | Accredited course | |
| 0025 | Course In Underground Supervisor | Accredited course |