Australia's world-class minerals industry encompasses exploration, mining and processing of minerals to basic mineral commodity stage. It is acknowledged internationally for its capability - from exploration to mine completion, innovative equipment and services, and associated research. With Australian exports worth $90.8 billion (2006-07), the combined exploration, mining, processing and energy sectors led all other Australian industry sectors. These courses provide fundamental training for employment as a mineral exploration field assistant, pit technician and underground sampler. Employment opportunities are also available in geotechnical, foundation/construction; mineral exploration; waterwell; and environmental drilling.
Accredited Training - Mine Workers, Mine/Exploration Technicians
Courses which are accredited meet the national standards as set down by the National Training Framework (NTF), the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and National quality assurance requirements such as the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF). The courses are recognised throughout Australia and once you have finished your studies, by completing the relevant core and elective subjects, your efforts are recognised by achieving a qualification and receiving a formal parchment. Assessment is often conducted in real or simulated work places which measure your ability to perform competently in job focused outcomes.
| TAFESA Code |
National Code |
Course Name |
Intake Cycles |
|---|---|---|---|
| PKP | MNM20106 | Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Open Cut) | Semester 1 2009 |
| PKT | MNM30406 | Certificate III in Mining Exploration | Semester 1 2009 |
| AKA | 12277SA | Diploma of Geoscience Incorporating: Certificate III in Mining Exploration |
Semester 1 2009 |
| TAFESA Code |
National Code |
Course Name |
Intake Cycles |
|---|---|---|---|
| PKP | MNM20106 | Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Open Cut) | Semester 1 2009 |
| PKR | MNM20306 | Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing) | Semester 1 2009 |
This Career Group information was last modified : 9/07/2008 11:15:01 AM
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.
