Micro-credential Tailings Management Plans

Program Overview

This online micro-credential in Tailings Capacity Management enhances professionals' knowledge in tailings management, storage capacity optimization, and variability considerations. This program is part of a Tailings Governance micro-credential series and a stackable pathway towards a Graduate Certificate in Tailings Management.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This micro-credential is designed for professionals working in the field of tailings management, particularly practicing engineers, geoscientists, or individuals responsible for managing or operating tailings storage facilities. It focuses on ensuring adequate tailings storage capacity throughout the life of an operation. This micro-credential is the third in a series of three micro-credentials on Tailings Governance.

Objectives:

Participants will gain knowledge of:

• General concepts of tailings management
• Required inputs and outputs for tailings management plans
• The importance of accounting for variability when developing conceptual and detailed tailings management plans
• Maximizing storage capacity economically while ensuring safe operational procedures

Teaching:

• Delivery mode: Online
• Course dates: 7 October 2024 - 29 November 2024
• Registrations close: 11 October 2024
• Total effort: 50 hours, including contact hours, personal study time, and assessments
• Academic lead: Professor Andy Fourie

Other:

• This micro-credential is part of a series of twelve micro-credentials that are stackable towards the Graduate Certificate in Tailings Management.
• The other two micro-credentials in Tailings Governance are:
• Tailings Compliance
• Tailings Roles and Responsibilities
• The Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management has increased demand for tailings professionals, while the industry faces a shortage of appropriately trained personnel.
• This micro-credential will help professionals keep up with standards, technologies, and guidelines related to tailings management.
It is advisable to take MINEM541 Compliance and MINEM542 Roles and Responsibilities before taking this micro-credential. Engineering numerical skills are required.
• Cost: $1,100 inc. GST