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The University of Queensland
Curtin University
Professional Certificate inFoundations of Modern Mining
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This program is retiring soon

What you will learn

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

  • Expert instruction
    6 skill-building courses
  • Self-paced
    Progress at your own speed
  • 1 year
    4 - 5 hours per week
  • $2,634.00 USD
    For the full program experience

Courses in this program

UQx and CurtinX's Foundations of Modern Mining Professional Certificate

Meet your instructors
from The University of Queensland (UQx), Curtin University (CurtinX)

Eric Lilford
Bryan Maybee
Elaine Wightman
Robin Evans
Ben Seligman
Maureen Hassall
Eric Lilford
Eric Lilford

Associate Professor

Curtin University

Bryan Maybee
Bryan Maybee

Associate Professor, WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering

Curtin University

Elaine Wightman
Elaine Wightman

Senior Research Fellow

The University of Queensland

Robin Evans
Robin Evans

Program Leader, Knowledge Transfer

The University of Queensland

Ben Seligman
Ben Seligman

Dr

The University of Queensland

Maureen Hassall
Maureen Hassall

Professor

The University of Queensland

Experts from The University of Queensland (UQx), Curtin University (CurtinX) committed to teaching online learning

Program endorsements

Minerals Council of Australia

Demand for skilled workers is growing, and more flexible, higher quality and responsive education, training and workforce development is crucial to build the minerals workforce of the future. Support for this certificate course is part of a long-term substantial investment by MCA member companies to ensure the quality supply of Australian graduates for the mining industry. Effective, collaborative partnerships across industry, universities, government and the community are essential to reinvigorate learning pathways, student experiences and outcomes to attract and engage diverse talent.

Tania Constable, CEO, Minerals Council of Australia

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