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Duration
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About

The Professional Certificate of Competency in Plant Design, Conveyors, Chutes, Dust Control and Energy Efficiency in Mining form Engineering Institute of Technology covers the core principles and systems involved in material handling for mining, including plant layout design, conveyor systems, dust control, and energy optimization. 

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Overview

The  Professional Certificate of Competency in Plant Design, Conveyors, Chutes, Dust Control and Energy Efficiency in Mining form Engineering Institute of Technology  also introduces Discrete Element Method (DEM) simulations for analyzing material flow, and explores the integration of sustainability practices such as renewable energy. Participants will gain a solid foundation in data collection techniques, equipment selection, and strategies to improve energy efficiency and promote sustainable operations.

Upon completion, you will gain the skills to optimize plant layouts, select appropriate equipment, and apply best practices for energy efficiency and dust control.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamentals of dry material handling in mining operations
  • Perform effective data collection to support plant design
  • Design plant layouts for mining facilities
  • Select and configure material handling equipment to meet mining-specific needs
  • Apply principles of chute and conveyor design
  • Understand principles of energy management and optimization and how to improve sustainability in material handling plants
  • Understand the design principles of dust collection and dust suppression systems for material handling plants
  • Apply DEM simulation software to analyze basic material flow and equipment performance

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Safety and Compliance
  • Cost-Effectiveness and Productivity
  • Crushers, Screens, Conveyor Belts, and Chutes
  • Silos, Hoppers, Stackers, an Reclaimers
  • Dust Control Systems

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 3 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • Please ensure you book your place at least one week before the course start date.

Language

English

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

  • Perth, Australia

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • CRICOS Provider Number - 03567C

  • To obtain a certificate of completion for EIT’s Professional Certificate of Competency, students must achieve a 65% attendance rate at live, online fortnightly webinars. Detailed summaries/notes can be submitted in lieu of attendance. In addition, students must obtain a mark of 60% in the set assignments which could take the form of written assignments and practical assignments. Students must also obtain a mark of 100% in quizzes. If a student does not achieve the required score, they will be given an opportunity to resubmit the assignment to obtain the required score.

Tuition Fees

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