Learning outcome
1.1

1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
1.2

1.2 Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
1.3

1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
1.4

1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
1.5

1.5 Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
1.6

1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.
2.1

2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
2.2

2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
2.3

2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
2.4

2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
3.1

3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
3.2

3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
3.3

3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
3.4

3.4 Professional use and management of information.
3.5

3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
3.6

3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership.
A1

<p>Apply knowledge and skills to make high level, independent judgements relating to ore reserve estimation and ore body evaluation in a range of technical or management functions in varied specialised contexts.</p>
A2

<p>Plan, implement and evaluate short, medium and long term ore body resources and reserves.</p>
A3

<p>Act responsibility and have accountability for personal outputs and all aspects of the work or function of others within the JORC and Valmin codes.</p>
K1

<p>Identify and evaluate the targets for mineral exploration.</p>
K2

<p>Evaluate and apply the principles and applications of geophysical and geochemical exploration techniques.</p>
K3

<p>Identify and critically investigate appropriate ways to sample various types of mineral deposits.</p>
K4

<p>Apply and select the methods of estimating the tonnage and grade of any mineral deposit.</p>
K5

<p>Select and justify the appropriate methods to enable mining projects to be evaluated.</p>
S1

<p>Review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex ore reserve estimation problems.</p>
S2

<p>Assess information to generate and assess ore bodies using classical and geostatistical methods.</p>
S3

<p>Apply technical and creative skills using appropriate statistical and geostatistical tools.</p>
S4

<p>Apply communication skills to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of disciplines within a mining project.</p>