| Effective Term: | 2025/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Introduction to Mining Engineering and Technologies |
| Unit ID: | ENGRG2401 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 030303 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit offers a foundational exploration into the multifaceted world of mining. It provides students with a comprehensive overview of the principles, methods, and technologies utilized in the mining industry, encompassing both surface and underground operations. This unit provides a solid foundation in mining engineering principles and technologies, enabling them to have a comprehensive understanding of its processes, challenges and opportunities. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | |
| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | |  | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Describe the fundamental concepts and principles of mining engineering. |
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| K2. | Analyze the factors influencing the selection of mining methods, including geological characteristics, ore grade, economics, and environmental considerations. |
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| K3. | Explain how mining is carried out and why. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Identifying mining systems (both underground and surface mines). |
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| S2. | Appraise sustainable mining practices from exploration to mine closure |
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| S3. | Select and evaluate drainage and power systems for a mine |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Develop a detailed design in relation to mine power and drainage systems |
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| A2. | Develop the ability to choose suitable mining methods while factoring in economic viability and environmental sustainability. |
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| Other outcomes: |
| Unit Content: |
Topics may include:
1. What is mine
2. What is mining engineering
3. Cycle of operations in mining
4. Introduction to different mining systems
5. Mine Dewatering
6. Various types of power supply in mining systems
7. Mining and sustainability |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FEDTASKS (Transferable Attributes Skills and Knowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are be embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and Co-operative Learning opportunities. One or more FEDTASK, transferable Attributes, Skills or Knowledge must be evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each FedUni Unit, and all must be directly assessed in each Course.
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| FED TASK and descriptor | Development and acquisition of FEDTASKS in the Unit | Learning outcomes
(KSA) | Assessment task
(AT#) | FEDTASK 1
Interpersonal | Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate, inter-act and work with others both individually and in groups. Students will be required to display skills in-person and/or online in: • Using effective verbal and non-verbal communication • Listening for meaning and influencing via active listening • Showing empathy for others • Negotiating and demonstrating conflict resolution skills • Working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams. | Not applicable | Not applicable | FEDTASK 2
Leadership | Students will demonstrate the ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others. Students will be required to display skills in: • Creating a collegial environment • Showing self -awareness and the ability to self-reflect • Inspiring and convincing others • Making informed decisions • Displaying initiative | Not applicable | Not applicable | FEDTASK 3
Critical Thinking and Creativity | Students will demonstrate an ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using the imagination to create new ideas. Students will be required to display skills in: • Reflecting critically • Evaluating ideas, concepts and information • Considering alternative perspectives to refine ideas • Challenging conventional thinking to clarify concepts • Forming creative solutions in problem solving. | Not applicable | Not applicable | FEDTASK 4
Digital Literacy | Students will demonstrate the ability to work fluently across a range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks. Students will be required to display skills in: • Finding, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and sharing digital information • Collating, managing, accessing and using digital data securely • Receiving and responding to messages in a range of digital media • Contributing actively to digital teams and working groups • Participating in and benefiting from digital learning opportunities. | Not applicable | Not applicable | FEDTASK 5
Sustainable and Ethical Mindset | Students will demonstrate the ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions. Students will be required to display skills in: • Making informed judgments that consider the impact of devising solutions in global economic environmental and societal contexts • Committing to social responsibility as a professional and a citizen • Evaluating ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable challenges and generating and articulating responses • Embracing lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to diverse others • Implementing required actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life. | Not applicable | Not applicable |
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| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | Professional Standards |
| 1. |
K1-K3, S1, S3, A1 |
A comprehensive theoretical and design exercise(s) will be undertaken that has a range of conceptual questions posed within it. |
Assignments |
10-30% |
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| 2. |
K1-K3, S2, A2 |
A comprehensive theoretical and design exercise(s) will be undertaken that has a range of conceptual questions posed within it. |
Assignments |
10-30% |
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| 3. |
K1-K3, A1-A2 |
Design mine power and drainage systems in various geo-mining conditions |
Design project |
10-30% |
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| 4. |
K1-K3, S1-S3, A1-A2 |
A test/exam of any or all of the material covered in the unit. |
Test/Exam |
40-60% |
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