Basic Professional Certificate in Rock Mechanics and Rock Fragmentation
Introductory course on rock mechanics principles, rock mass classification and fragmentation theory relevant to drilling, blasting and excavation in mining.
Course Description
Introductory course on rock mechanics principles, rock mass classification and fragmentation theory relevant to drilling, blasting and excavation in mining.
Certification and who this course is for
Certificate level: Basic Professional Certificate. Foundation-level certification for mining professionals looking to validate their core competencies and gain industry recognition.
Suited to: New entrants, technicians, operators and graduates building core mining knowledge.
See where this course sits in the AfIMPP certification pathway, or browse more Rock Mechanics courses.
Your Instructor
Assoc Prof George Agyei
Principal Coordinator
Associate Professor George Agyei is the Principal Coordinator at AfIMPP with extensive expertise in mining engineering and mine systems. He brings real-world industry experience and academic rigour to his courses.
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