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Graduate Diploma in Mine Ventilation

UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia

About this program

UNSW's Graduate Diploma in Mine Ventilation gives mining engineers and other mining personnel focused professional development in mine ventilation and mine environment monitoring, structured to serve both the metalliferous and coal mining sectors. Course content draws on standard texts, industry guidelines and real case studies, delivered from both theoretical and operational perspectives so the material translates directly into workplace relevance, with assessment geared toward practically evaluating real mine ventilation systems. The program includes UNSW's accredited pathway for appointment as a Statutory Coal Mine Ventilation Officer in both New South Wales and Queensland, giving graduates a genuine regulatory qualification alongside the academic credential. It suits mining engineers and site personnel who need specialised ventilation and mine environment expertise, though the program typically only opens for admission in odd years, so timing an application matters.

Cost & duration

Duration1 yr
Tuition (international)A$43,100
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (W6)
PTE64 overall

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Course structure

1 term of coursework

  • Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge Core Courses: MINE9922 Mine Ventilation Practices, MINE9904 Ventilation System Management, MINE9905 Coal Mine Hazards and Control, MINE9920 Spontaneous Combustion and Reactive Ground, MINE9903 Heat in Underground Mines, MINE9921 Mine Ventilation Legislation. Disciplinary Knowledge Core Courses: MINE9901 Ventilation and Mine Services, MINE9902 Environmental Contaminants

Admissions

No RPL is currently permitted except for the Statutory Ventilation Officers (VO) professional development. These students are given RPL for 50% of the Graduate Diploma in Mine Ventilation. Note that the Statutory Ventilation Officer's course is currently run as Professional Development course. Relevant industry experience or access to an underground mine is essential for entry to the Graduate Diploma in Mine Ventilation. International students who qualify for entry and have access to an underground mine are accepted. Entry is considered for each individual based on portfolio supporting the application, including details of relevant industry experience. An entry interview may be required. In addition to access to an underground mine, and relevant experience, the following entry requirements apply to this program: 1. A Bachelor degree in Mining Engineering (or equivalent) plus one-year ...

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