Graduate Diploma of Mining

The Graduate Diploma in Mining was created with the working engineer in mind.

Intended as continuing education for scientists and engineers already involved with the mining industry, it is expected to appeal particularly to civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical and construction engineers, geologists, metallurgists, surveyors and other professionals with an interest in mining practice.

This program will build upon the knowledge already gained from invaluable industry experience.With a range of study modes available, from part time online learning to full time on campus study, this program can be tailored to suit your needs.The program is designed for full-time study over two years or part-time study over a four year period either via online learning*or via block mode in the form of several full-time periods on campus of one week each, followed by assignments and practical work in the student's place of employment.Persons not wishing, or not able to, finish the program in minimum time may attend full or half sessions once or twice per year until the required number of courses have been completed.Completion in one year of full-time study is possible following consultation with the program coordinator.*Domestic students only, international students are required to study full-time at the Mt Helen Campus.

Sample structures are just one example of the many options available within your chosen course. Please contact Federation University for further information on available options.

Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes. To enrol, please refer to the information provided to you by Federation University for your individual program structure or view our enrolment information page.

To view current subject information and cost, click on the individual subject name below, or click here to view current subject information and cost for ALL subjects.

Year 1

Semester 1

ENGINEERING PHYSICS ENGIN1002, 15 credit points

MINE POWER AND SERVICES TECHNOLOGY ENGIN2501, 15 credit points

SUBSURFACE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING ENGIN3502, 15 credit points

MODELLING AND CHANGE (INTRODUCTORY LEVEL) MATHS1001, 15 credit points

Semester 2

ROCK MECHANICS APPLICATIONS ENGIN2503, 15 credit points

SURFACE MINING OPERATIONS AND EQUIPMENT ENGIN3503, 15 credit points

SECRETS OF THE MATRIX MATHS1005, 15 credit points

PLANET EARTH SCGEO1103, 15 credit points

Year 2

Semester 1

MINE PLANNING AND SCHEDULING ENGIN5505, 15 credit points

MINE SURVEYING ENGIN5511, 15 credit points

UNDERGROUND PRODUCTION SYSTEMS ENGIN5512, 15 credit points

PRODUCTION DRILLING AND BLASTING ENGIN5514, 15 credit points

Semester 2

MINE SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING ENGIN5501, 15 credit points

COMPANY ECONOMICS AND FINANCE ENGIN5510, 15 credit points

MATERIALS HANDLING AND HOISTING ENGIN5513, 15 credit points

TUNNELLING AND MINE DEVELOPMENT ENGIN5515, 15 credit points

Entry requirements (year 12)

Entry requirements (non year 12)

Relevant degree or diploma or lesser qualification with significant industrial experience.

Extra Requirements

Applicants must complete and submit Additional Details Form.