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Turin – Italy
English, Italian
Other Courses held at University
Turin – Italy
English, Italian
Other Courses held at University
COVERED DISCIPLINES / SKILLS IN THIS PROGRAM
Mining Equipment and Systems Area
5.1 General Mining equipment and systems5.1.1 Uses key factors to select suitable mining machines (e.g. operational characteristics, costs, productivity, and performance)
5.1.3 Evaluates the performance of mining equipment and machines, including to inform scheduling. Monitors equipment delays
5.3 Loading systems
5.3.1 Understands the characteristics of loading equipment and operations
5.4 Haulage systems
5.4.1 Designs roads and haul roads with correct cambers, drainage, traffic consideration etc.
5.4.2 Prepares haulage and trucking plans
5.4.4 Designs and develops schedule plans for continuous haulage systems (e.g. conveyor systems)
Geology Exploration Resources and Reserves Area
2.2 Applied Geology2.2.1 Collect, store and analyse data using adequate field and laboratory techniques. Demonstrate basic field and laboratory safety techniques
2.2.2 Process, prepare and interpretation and presentation of data using quantitative and qualitative techniques, as well as the adequate software
2.3 Exploration and sampling
2.3.3 Understand drillings methods for mining exploration
Mining Methods Area
4.1 General mining methods4.1.1 General knowledge of mining methods and operations
4.1.3 Understands the importance of cycle time and its impact on mine productivity
4.1.4 Understands how the planning, geology and mine operations teams work together
4.2 Surface mining methods
4.2.1 Understands the design methods and standards used in pit, ramp and dump design
4.2.2 Calculates basic pit/dump designs and overall pit wall angles for given design parameters
4.2.3 Designs truck and shovel excavations
4.2.5 Optimises open pit design (e.g. Whittle)
4.3 Underground mining methods
4.3.1 Selects a mine stoping and method system for a generic ore body
4.3.2 Knows wood timbering techniques (small scale mining and temporary openings)
4.3.3 Designs stope, roof and galleries support
4.4 Fill systems
4.4.1 knowledge of how to designs mine backfilling systems, including delivery and quality requirements
4.5 Reclamation
4.5.1 Demonstrates a detailed knowledge of the reclamation process. Designs tailings disposal facilities
4.5.2 Management of residues and effluents: collect, store and reuse