Course Description
A comprehensive professional diploma programme covering all major aspects of mining engineering, from mine planning and design to production management and environmental compliance.
Certification and who this course is for
Certificate level: Professional Diploma and Master Programmes. Longer programmes that combine several subject areas into a single professional qualification.
Suited to: Professionals seeking a broader, multi-subject qualification.
See where this course sits in the AfIMPP certification pathway, or browse more Mining courses.
Course Curriculum
13 lessons across 4 sections
- Fundamentals of Mining Engineering (6 credits)
- Mining Methods and Operations (6 credits)
- Geology for Mining Engineers (6 credits)
- Mining Safety and Health (3 credits)
- Mine Planning and Design (6 credits)
- Geotechnical Engineering for Mining (6 credits)
- Mining Geophysics and Geochemistry (6 credits)
- Environmental Impact Assessment (3 credits)
- Research Project in Mining Engineering (12 credits)
- Rock Mechanics and Ground Control
- Mine Automation and Robotics
- Sustainable Mining Practices
- Mining Economics and Finance
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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