Associate Degree of Mine Operations Management (Specialisation)

Strong growth in the minerals industry has created the need for people with the technical skills to develop and operate mines in a safe and environmentally sensitive manner. CQUniversity’s Associate Degree of Mine Operations Management provides the generic and technical mine operations management knowledge and skills to prepare you to meet the targets and responsibilities of mine operations.

The program aims to provide an integrated educational pathway into underground or surface coal mine management and incorporates university engineering management, safety and science courses and, dependent on specialisation, statutory black coal competencies to ensure you are work ready upon graduation.

What am I studying?

Mining involves the exploration and extraction of minerals and is one of Australia’s most important industries, providing growth in employment and contributing to Australia’s wealth. A career in mining offers great income potential and can also equip you with the skills and experience to work anywhere in the world. The mining industry is one of the most technologically advanced industries in Australia and gives you the opportunity to work with the latest tools and equipment. Another characteristic of this industry is flexible rosters, allowing you to balance work with family and leisure. If you’re interested in working in an industry that is innovative, recognised on a global scale, offers generous pay and a flexible lifestyle, then a career in mining may be for you.

Why Study Mining and Geoscience at CQUniversity

This program has generic, management and technical components that will enable graduates to contribute to and participate in underground or surface coal mine management, depending on the specialisation studied.

The Associate Degree of Mine Operations Management offers you the opportunity to specialise in an area that is relevant to your interests and educational requirements, in either underground or surface mine operation management.

Entry Requirements

 All students are required to be employed in the mining industry, in work appropriate to their course of study.

Career Opportunities

On completing an Associate Degree of Mine Operations Management, you will be qualified to find employment in underground or surface coal mines, depending on your specialisation.

Program Structure

You are required to complete a total of 12 courses including three core courses and nine courses from either the Underground or Surface specialisations. You are also required to complete the imbedded black coal competencies throughout the duration of the program.

Course Information

For example courses you could study as part of the Associate Degree of Mine Operations Management (Specialisation) program please click here.

As CQUniversity is committed to providing quality, up-to-date and relevant education, please note courses are refreshed regularly and may not be an exact indication of course availability for your study. Please call 13CQUni 13 27 86 if you have specific questions regarding course information regarding your specific application.

Residential School and Study Requirements

Dependant on courses selected, compulsory attendance is required.

Professional Recognition

For students studying the underground specialisation, the university courses plus the black coal competencies in this program are aimed to meet the educational prerequisites to be eligible to sit for the examination of the Board of Examiners for the First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency (Underground Coal Mines, Queensland).

For students studying the surface specialisation, the black coal competencies in this program are aimed to assist site senior executives in ensuring mines have people with appropriate competencies to manage mines safely and efficiently.