Associate Degree of Mine Technology (Specialisation)

Queensland’s resources industry exports coal and base metals to the global market. The design, planning and operations of mines and mineral and coal processing plants rely on a team of engineers and technologists. CQUniversity’s Associate Degree of Mine Technology is aimed at educating the technical workforce at the engineering associate level to meet the needs of mining, engineering and mineral processing for the mining industry.  The Associate Degree of Mine Technology program is based on the project-based learning philosophy which offers the opportunity to learn in context. This approach is designed to produce work-ready graduates with industry-relevant skills.

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

Mine technology associates have the opportunity to specialise in either mining or mineral processing engineering. The mining specialisation will enable you to develop the knowledge and skills required to support mining engineers by planning various engineering aspects of extracting minerals, costing and scheduling of production consulting with engineers, geologists and production staff regarding evaluation of production equipment, compliance with mining regulations and environment, occupational health and safety policies, feasibility studies, planning for drilling and blasting and providing technical presentations to senior engineers on aspects of the progress of projects.

The mineral processing specialisation will help you to develop the ability to support mineral processing engineers with the application of chemical, metallurgical and process fundamentals to production processes, on-line process monitoring, sampling, chemical analysis, data analysis and process control, preparation reports on mineral processing operations and projects and planning of mineral processing production.

Career Opportunities

On completing an Associate Degree of Mine Technology (Specialisation), you will be qualified to find employment in mining operations throughout Australia and the world as a mine technology associate. Mine technology associates specialise in either mining or mineral processing engineering and are involved in the planning and scheduling of mine production or the planning, as well as the preparation and processing of mine product.

Program Structure

You are required to complete a total of 16 courses including four core courses and 12 courses from either the Mining or Mineral processing specialisations.

Course Information

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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 upon courses selected, compulsory attendance is required.