About this Professional Certificate
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.
| From | Curtin University, The University of Queensland, UQx via edX |
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| Hours | 240 |
| Instructors | Eric Lilford, Bryan Maybee, Robin Evans, Carmel Bofinger, Sharyn Cobbin, Ben Seligman, Maureen Hassall, Elaine Wightman |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Social Sciences Science |
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An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Coal Mining $71k
Mining Sales Specialist Manager $72k
Industry Sales $76k
roofing industry $77k
Supervisor Mining Engineer $87k
Mining Operator $87k
Mining Account Manger $92k
Mining Specialist $94k
Mining Specialist Engineering $108k
General Foreman/Mining Engineer $111k
Data Mining $118k
Mining Engineer Manager $123k
Courses in this Professional Certificate
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Operational Foundations of Mining In this course we will investigate different planning levels, mining methods, downstream beneficiation activities and ancillary services. There will be an emphasis on the mine... edX | Curtin University |
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Leadership and Diversity in Mining The new generation of leaders in the mining industry will operate in a period of rapid technological and organisational change. You will need to adapt to new ways of working,... edX | The University of Queensland |
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Digital Transformation of Mining In this course we explore how innovations in digital technology will impact upon the mining and minerals business. We identify the stages along the value chain that present the... edX | Curtin University |
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Health, Safety and Wellness in Mining Health, Safety and Wellness in Mining incorporates videos, expert insights, simulations, discussions and scenarios to deepen your current understanding of health, safety and... edX | The University of Queensland |
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The Minerals and Mining Business The industrial advancement of mankind is inextricably linked with natural resources. We cannot underestimate our collective reliance on minerals and mineral products, not only for... edX | Curtin University |
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Minerals and Mining in a Sustainable World (You were viewing this course) What is the role of mining in a sustainable world? What challenges lie ahead, and how is the mining industry responding to meet our demand for minerals as well as our expectations... edX | UQx, The University of Queensland |
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| From | Curtin University, The University of Queensland, UQx via edX |
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| Hours | 240 |
| Instructors | Eric Lilford, Bryan Maybee, Robin Evans, Carmel Bofinger, Sharyn Cobbin, Ben Seligman, Maureen Hassall, Elaine Wightman |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Social Sciences Science |
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Coal Mining $71k
Mining Sales Specialist Manager $72k
Industry Sales $76k
roofing industry $77k
Supervisor Mining Engineer $87k
Mining Operator $87k
Mining Account Manger $92k
Mining Specialist $94k
Mining Specialist Engineering $108k
General Foreman/Mining Engineer $111k
Data Mining $118k
Mining Engineer Manager $123k
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