Queensland Resources Council (QRC) Mining School of Excellence

The CQU QRC Mining School of Excellence will be a hub for aspiring mining engineers to develop their skills, collaborate with industry leaders and contribute to the advancement of the mining sector. With this strategy as our guiding framework, we are committed to shaping a future where mining engineering remains a critical and innovative discipline driving the responsible extraction of resources - Nick Klomp, Vice Chancellor and President CQUniversity

CQUniversity is committed to working in partnership with our industry colleagues to become and maintain Queensland’s university of choice for mining and resources training, education, and research.  Building an industry recognised Mining School of Excellence will bring together the critical mass of resource industry in Queensland with our unique educational approach tailored to Queensland communities.  

The bold plan includes a range of initiatives designed to inspire individuals and build a steady pipeline of talent across our main regional industries, including: 

 

  • Attracting more prospective students to Engineering degrees at CQU, particularly those from regional communities who value living and working in these areas
  • Ensuring the best and brightest pursue careers in these critical industries
  • Looking for alignment with other Qld Engineering degrees to help facilitate the pipeline of onsite students and cadets into industry
  • Aligning with existing talent attraction and general industry promotional campaigns to help promote careers in the industry
  • Developing and refining innovative entry pathways such as cadetship programs
  • Development of specific microcredential and short course training for existing staff to aid in retention
  • Involvement in CQU courses - guest lectures, mentoring, curriculum input, industry informed assessment task, project based learning, and real world scenarios and case studies
  • Joint and/or support research relevant to regional communities to help keep our regions and industries flourishing into the future

As the next phase of development of the strategy, CQU is now inviting QRC members to consider their capacity to participate in the many activities outlined in the QRC Mining School of Excellence program document.  

 

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