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Level 6 Diploma in Mining Engineering

The Level 6 Diploma in Mining Engineering offered by OXQUAL develops advanced technical, analytical and managerial competence in mine design, rock mechanics, ventilation, resource planning, mining equipment, operational safety and mining project management.

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Overview

About this qualification

The Level 6 Diploma in Mining Engineering offered by OXQUAL develops advanced technical, analytical and managerial competence in mine design, rock mechanics, ventilation, resource planning, mining equipment, operational safety and mining project management.

Professional development
Professional development Build practical knowledge for real-world opportunities

Career-focused

Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.

Curriculum

What you'll cover

Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:

  1. Advanced Mining Engineering
  2. Surface Mine Design
  3. Underground Mine Design
  4. Mining-System Optimisation
  5. Rock Mechanics
  6. Ground-Control Systems
  7. Mine Ventilation
  8. Environmental Control
  9. Mineral Resource Management
  10. Production Planning
  11. Mining Equipment
  12. Mining Automation
  13. Mine Safety Engineering
  14. Mining Risk Management
  15. Mining Project Management
  16. Cost Control
  17. Operations Performance
  18. Sustainable Mining
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • Mining Engineers
  • Mining Technical Professionals
  • Mining Supervisors
  • Mine Operations Managers
  • Professionals involved in surface and underground mining
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Develop advanced mine-design competence.
  • Strengthen rock-mechanics knowledge.
  • Improve ventilation and ground-control skills.
  • Develop mine-planning competence.
  • Strengthen mining safety management.
  • Improve operational leadership skills.
Assessment

How this qualification is assessed

The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.

  • Assessment Format: Written examination, engineering case study and project evaluation.
  • Total Questions: 80.
  • Passing Score: 60%.
  • Duration: 180 minutes.
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