Program Overview

Overview

The Mining Engineering major is designed to provide students with the skills, knowledge, and practical experience to thrive in the mining industry. This industry-aligned major has been developed as part of the Minerals Industry National Associate Degree (MINAD) project established by the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA). Students will explore the processes of planning, design, testing, and operation of open-cut and underground mines, benefiting from hands-on learning with practical experience in class and at mining sites.

Career Outcomes

As a graduate, potential career paths include positions within Australia and overseas in areas such as drill and blast engineering, quarrying, or excavation engineering. Graduates may also assist with planning mining developments, designing pit and waste areas, scheduling mining excavation and haulage processes, instrumentation and geotechnical monitoring, controlling and monitoring mining operations, and production.

Professional Accreditation

The Associate degree is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia, and graduates are eligible to apply for Graduate membership at the Engineering Associate level.

What You'll Study

The Mining Engineering major consists of 8 units, including:

• MNG1201 - Mining Engineering Foundation A
• MNG1202 - Mining Engineering Foundation B
• MNG2301 - Topics in Engineering Subsystem Design
• MNG2302 - Topics in Engineering Operations & Maintenance
• MNG2303 - Mining Intermediate Engineering Topics
• MNG2311 - Mining Engineering Subsystem Design Project
• MNG2312 - Mining Engineering Operations & Maintenance Project
• ENP2313 - Engineering Associate Capstone Project

Recommended Selectives

The following courses are recommended selective units for students completing the Mining Engineering major.

Depth Electives

Students who are interested in further Mining Engineering courses can choose from:

• MNG3301 - Mining Engineering Advanced A
• MNG3302 - Mining Engineering Advanced B
• MNG3303 - Mining Engineering Advanced C

Breadth Electives

Students who are interested in courses relevant to Mining Engineering can choose from:

• CVL3301 - Civil Engineering Advanced A
• SVY1110 - Introduction to Global Navigation Satellite Systems
• SVY2104 - Applied Surveying and Computations

Relevant Degrees

The Mining Engineering major is available as part of the Associate Degree of Engineering. This associate degree will provide students with an industry-relevant qualification and a pathway to further study. The Associate Degree of Engineering is designed to train students in project implementation, prototype development, problem-solving, and operations and maintenance activities.