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About the course
Curtin’s Graduate Certificate in Mining offers a practical introduction to mining engineering and site operations, focusing on how mining projects are planned and executed. You’ll study key methods, systems and processes, and build capability with technologies and software used in contemporary mine planning. The course develops confidence for contributing to underground operations, mine design and project readiness in modern mining environments. The programme strengthens advanced engineering design, systems analysis, and innovation management for complex industry projects.
What you might learn
Develop skills to apply scientific and engineering principles to mine development, use mining software and information technologies to create mine plans, and evaluate mine planning and design information from multiple sources. You’ll strengthen discipline-appropriate communication, self-directed learning and reflective practice, and understand global mining contexts, best-practice methods and professional standards, including teamwork and respect for cultural diversity.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue entry-level opportunities across mining operations, mine planning and technical services, supporting project readiness and on-site execution. The qualification suits those moving into the resources sector or adding mining capability to an existing engineering or technical background. It can also provide a pathway into further study in mining engineering, strengthening employability in Australia’s mining industry at graduate-certificate level. Preparing graduates for engineering management, technical leadership, and specialist design roles across industrial sectors.
Entry requirements
Applicants require a Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised university. Relevant work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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