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Level 6 Diploma in Mining Engineering – Three Years (360 Credits)

The Level 6 Diploma in Mining Engineering – Three Years (360 Credits) offered by OXQUAL develops advanced technical and managerial competence in mineral extraction, mine planning, surveying, drilling, blasting, ventilation, geotechnics, mineral processing, automation and sustaina...

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About this qualification

The Level 6 Diploma in Mining Engineering – Three Years (360 Credits) offered by OXQUAL develops advanced technical and managerial competence in mineral extraction, mine planning, surveying, drilling, blasting, ventilation, geotechnics, mineral processing, automation and sustainable mining.

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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. Mining Engineering Mathematics
  2. Applied Mining Mechanics
  3. Mining Geology
  4. Mineral Exploration
  5. Surface Mining
  6. Underground Mining
  7. Mine Surveying
  8. Geospatial Mining Applications
  9. Drilling Engineering
  10. Blasting Engineering
  11. Mine Ventilation
  12. Environmental Control
  13. Mining Machinery
  14. Heavy Equipment
  15. Rock Mechanics
  16. Ground Control
  17. Mine Planning
  18. Production Engineering
  19. Mineral Processing
  20. Mining Safety
  21. Environmental Management
  22. Mining Hydraulics
  23. Material Handling
  24. Mining Automation
  25. Smart Mining Technology
  26. Mine Cost Estimation
  27. Maintenance and Reliability
  28. Mining Project Management
  29. Sustainable Energy in Mining
  30. Mining Research Project
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • Mining Engineering Technicians
  • Mining Operations Professionals
  • Mine Supervisors
  • Mineral-Processing Personnel
  • Professionals progressing toward mining leadership
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Develop advanced mining-engineering expertise.
  • Strengthen mine-planning competence.
  • Improve drilling and geotechnical knowledge.
  • Develop mining-automation awareness.
  • Strengthen mining safety and sustainability.
  • Improve operational-leadership capability.
Assessment

How this qualification is assessed

The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.

  • Assessment Format: Written examinations, practical assessments, technical assignments and industrial-project evaluation.
  • Total Questions: 120.
  • Passing Score: 60%.
  • Duration: 3 hours for the written assessment, with project assessment completed as scheduled.
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