Diploma in Engineering Technology in Mining Engineering

Purpose

The qualified learner would be technically competent in the effective and safe process and workforce management of all mining production activities at first level management and supervision levels at mines.

Rationale

The qualification provides general knowledge and a practical basis for prospective Mining Engineers to enable them to manage and supervise operational mining activities at a mine.

Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL) in the case of learners not complying with the formal entry requirements will be conducted following the policy and guidelines of the institution concerning the recognition of other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. Recognition takes place only where prior learning corresponds to the required National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level, and in terms of applied competencies relevant to the content and outcomes of the qualification. Through Recognition of Prior Learning learners may gain access, or advanced placement, or status recognition on the condition that they continue their studies at this institution.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is the

• National Senior Certificate National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 4.

This qualification comprises of compulsory modules at National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 5 and 6 totalling at 286 Credits:

Compulsory Modules, Level 5 Year 1, 142 Credits

• Mineral Exploitation, 20 Credits.
• Science: Mining,13 Credits.
• Computer Skills, 9 Credits.
• Communication Skills, 9 Credits.
• Computer-Aided Droughting, 10 Credits.
• Quantitative Techniques, 9 Credits.
• Maths,12 Credits.
• Environmental Management, 12 Credits.
• Accounting Skills, 12 Credits.
• Mathematics,12 Credits.
• Mechanical Engineering Drawing, 12 Credits.
• Engineering Work-Study, 12 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 6 Year 2, 144 Credits

• Mine Engineering,12 Credits.
• Engineering Management,12 Credits.
• Mineral Beneficiation,12 Credits.
• Mining Geology,12 Credits.
• Mine Survey and Valuation,12 Credits.
• Mine Engineering,12 Credits.
• Mining,12 Credits.
• Engineering Management,12 Credits.
• Mining,12 Credits.
• Mining Technical Services,12 Credits.
• Geology: Mining, 12 Credits.
• Mine Survey and Valuation, 12 Credits.

1. Apply engineering principles to diagnosed and solve well-defined engineering problems systematically.
2. Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science and engineering sciences to applied engineering procedures, processes, systems and methodologies to solve well-defined engineering problems.
3. Design Perform procedural design of components, systems, works, products or processes to meet desired needs usually within applicable standards, codes of practice and legislation.
4. Conduct investigations of well-defined problems through locating and searching relevant codes and catalogues, conducting standard tests, experiments and measurements.
5. Use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools including information technology for the solution of well-defined engineering problems, with an awareness of the limitations, restrictions, premises, assumptions and constraints.
6. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing within an engineering context.
7. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the impact of engineering activity on the society, economy, industrial and physical environment, and address issues by defined procedures.
8. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and apply these to one's work, as a member and leader in a technical team and to manage projects.
9. Engage in independent and life-long learning through well-developed learning skills.
10. Understand and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of technical engineering practice.

The following Associated Assessment Criteria will be used in an integrated manner across the Exit Level Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge of the mine section planning process on all types of mining.
• Maintain machinery maintenance and its utilisation.
• Optimisation of short term all mining plans.
• Identify geological features that are impinging on mine planning and production.
• Determine profitability margins.
• Apply best-practice methods and layouts.
• Monitor the services and detect faults in the supply of water, electricity, compressed air and ventilation.
• Leading a production team to reach production targets safely.
• Motivate a production team to obtain target production.
• Explain safety systems applicable to mines.
• Communication across all levels and by all methods, e.g. verbal, written and electronic.

Integrated Assessment

Both formative and summative assessments are integral components of all modules within the programme and have an application to both traditional summative and continuous assessment, ensuring overall applied competence. For all the assessment purposes to be achieved, class tests, assignments, project work, technology, tutorials, class test will be utilised.