Graduate Diploma in Mine Ventilation - University of New South Wales

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Program Code: 5045
Commencement: Semester 1 (March) or Semester 2 (July)
Program Duration: 1 year 36 UOC

Estimated Annual Tuition Fees: A$18,360

Program Description

This program provides professional development in mine ventilation and environment for mining engineers and other mining personnel. It is delivered in a distant, flexible format using an Internet platform. The Diploma is structured so that it can be tailored to the needs of either the metalliferous or coal mining sectors. The accredited programs offered by UNSW for the appointment of Statutory Coal Mine Ventilation Officers in both NSW and Queensland can be taken as options in the Diploma. The course contents have been developed from standard texts, industry guidelines and case studies. These are delivered from both a theoretical and operational perspective with the aim that course contents will be immediately relevant to industry.
The program is affiliated with the Australian National Centre for Mine Ventilation (ANCMV), established in 1999 as an initiative of MTEC, the tertiary minerals education arm of the Minerals Council of Australia.

Entry Requirements

A recognised three-year Bachelor degree in a related discipline with an average of 65% over the final two years.

Program Structure

This program consists of four, 6 UOC core courses plus two electives, each presented in block teaching format.

Core Courses (24 UOC)

MINE9901 Ventilation and Mine Services 6
MINE9902 Environmental Contaminants 6
MINE9903 Heat in Underground Mines 6
MINE9904 Ventilation System Management 6

Elective Courses (12 UOC)

Coal Mine Electives
MINE9905 Coal Mine Hazards and Control 6
MINE9906 Coal Mine Ventilation 6
or
Metalliferous Mine Electives
MINE9907 Metalliferous Mine Hazards and Control 6
MINE9908 Metalliferous Mine Ventilation 6
It is assumed that applicants for this program are currently employed in the Australian mining industry, as much of the assessment will depend on students having access to a mine site. Applicants should contact the Head of School before applying for entry as
all applications must be approved by the Head, School of Mining Engineering.