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Overview
- Extend your skills in mining engineering and be ready to support the design, implementation, and operation of efficient and safe mining systems.
- Study an industry-aligned major that has been developed as part of the Minerals Industry National Associate Degree (MINAD) project established by the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA).
- Explore how open-cut and underground mines are planned, designed, tested, and operated, while gaining hands-on experience both in class and on-site.
- Build on your existing knowledge—or start fresh—as you develop the skills and capabilities of a mining engineering technologist.
Career outcomes
As a graduate, you’ll be qualified to pursue a range of positions within Australia and overseas. Potential career paths include:
- mining technician
- drill and blast technician
- mine production supervisor
- mine planning assistant
- maintenance planner
- support roles assisting with mine development planning, designing pit and waste areas, scheduling mining excavation and haulage processes, instrumentation and geotechnical monitoring, controlling and monitoring mining operations, and production.
Professional acceditation
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Engineering Technology, you will eligible to apply for membership with Engineers Australia as an Engineering Technologist. After gaining experience from working in the field, you can apply for chartered status as an Engineering Technologist.
What you'll study
Explore the courses you'll study as part of this major.
Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.
Relevant degrees for this major
Bachelor of Engineering Technology
Learn to design, construct and manage projects while mastering the latest industry tools. Benefit from project-based courses that provide practical experience and industry connections to support your career development. You’ll learn how to connect engineering problems with the United Nation’s sustainable development goals to help solve global challenges. Plus, you can begin working in industry while studying - after completing two years of your degree you will be a qualified engineering associate.
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