Foundations of Modern Mining

The mining industry is in the midst of a skills and knowledge shift, and the Foundations of Modern Mining Professional Certificate, developed by Curtin University and the University of Queensland in partnership with industry, provides learners with a contemporary knowledge base and skill set to equip them for the economic, technical, societal and environmental challenges of modern mining.

The program is designed to provide learners with a thorough overview of the operational aspects of the modern minerals and mining sector. It will challenge their understanding of how mining can operate within the constraints of sustainability, a remote and dispersed workforce whose health, safety, and wellness are paramount, and the optimisation and automation of operations in an increasingly technical and complex landscape.

What you'll learn

• Apply the lens of the value chain to review and critically analyse all aspects of the business of mining and its associated stakeholders.
• Analyse the complexities of the lifecycle of a mine through a systems approach from discovery to rehabilitation.
• Explain how innovation has and will continue to impact the evolution of mining and business processes.
• Create innovative solutions to contemporary problems in the mining sector.
• Analyse how mining contributes to the sustainable development of society.
• Distinguish and classify capabilities required across evolving roles and operating models within the mining sector.
• Articulate the importance of an integrated organisational culture that delivers on safety, productivity and engagement.