Micro-credential Tailings Roles and Responsibilities
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-07-15 | - |
| 2024-09-06 | - |
Program Overview
This micro-credential teaches the organizational structure required for effective tailings storage facility management, based on the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM). Participants will learn the roles and responsibilities of key personnel, develop RACI matrices, and evaluate organizational structures for multiple lines of defense. The micro-credential is part of a series stackable towards a Graduate Certificate in Tailings Management.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This micro-credential focuses on the organizational structure required to manage a tailings storage facility effectively, aiming to prevent accidents and tailings releases. It utilizes the GISTM (Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management) as a framework to discuss the roles and responsibilities of key personnel, including the Accountable Executive, Engineer of Record, Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer, Design Engineer, and an Independent Tailings Review Board. The micro-credential emphasizes the importance of a RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, or Informed) matrix in defining these roles and responsibilities.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this micro-credential, participants will be able to:
- Distinguish between the various roles required by the GISTM and the interaction between these roles.
- Compare the responsibilities of designated personnel responsible for tailings management.
- Develop a RACI matrix for tailings management personnel as well as external parties.
Teaching:
- Online access to learning material, on demand.
- Two online discussion forums for students to discuss the learning material and share their own insights into the topics covered.
Other:
- This micro-credential is part of a series of twelve micro-credentials that are stackable towards the Graduate Certificate in Tailings Management.
- It is the second of three micro-credentials in Tailings Governance.
- The other two micro-credentials in Tailings Governance are: (1) Tailings Compliance and (2) Tailings Management Plans.
- The micro-credential is designed for professionals working in the field of tailings management, particularly practicing engineers, geoscientists, or individuals with responsibility for managing and/or operating a tailings storage facility.
- It is advisable that students take MINEM541 - Compliance before taking this micro-credential.
- Engineering numerical skills are required, as there will be some calculations that are essential to understanding the material.
- The Calendar of micro-credentials can be found here.
- In order to apply for the Graduate Certificate award, you must have a Bachelor of Engineering degree or a degree in a related field and have met UWA's English language competency requirements.
- If you are an employee of BHP or Rio Tinto and this is your 1st-3rd Tailings Management micro, your fee is covered by your employer.
The University of Western Australia
Overview:
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a leading research-intensive university located in Perth, Western Australia. It is renowned for its high-quality teaching, strong research output, and commitment to graduate employability. UWA is consistently ranked among the top 100 universities globally and is the number one university in Western Australia for graduate employability.
Services Offered:
UWA offers a wide range of services to its students, including:
Academic support:
Tutoring, workshops, and study skills resources.Career services:
Career counselling, job search assistance, and internship opportunities.Student wellbeing:
Mental health support, counselling, and health services.Accommodation:
On-campus and off-campus housing options.Sports and fitness:
Access to state-of-the-art facilities and a variety of sports clubs.Clubs and societies:
A vibrant student community with numerous clubs and societies catering to diverse interests.Study abroad and exchange:
Opportunities to study at universities around the world.Student Life and Campus Experience:
UWA provides a dynamic and engaging campus experience for its students. The university boasts a beautiful campus with modern facilities, green spaces, and a strong sense of community. Students can participate in a wide range of activities, including:
Social events:
Concerts, festivals, and other social gatherings.Sporting events:
Supporting the university's sports teams.Volunteer opportunities:
Contributing to the local community.Cultural events:
Art exhibitions, theatre performances, and music concerts.Key Reasons to Study There:
World-class education:
UWA offers a high-quality education with a focus on research and innovation.Excellent employability:
Graduates from UWA are highly sought after by employers.Vibrant campus life:
A diverse and engaging student community with numerous opportunities for personal and professional development.Beautiful campus:
A picturesque campus with modern facilities and green spaces.Strong research focus:
UWA is a leading research university with a strong commitment to innovation.Academic Programs:
UWA offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including:
Arts and Humanities:
History, Literature, Philosophy, Languages, and more.Science and Engineering:
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, and more.Business and Economics:
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Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, and more.Law:
Juris Doctor, Bachelor of Laws, and other law programs.Other:
UWA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus community. The university has a strong focus on Indigenous education and research, and offers a range of programs and support services for Indigenous students. UWA also has a strong international presence, with students from over 100 countries studying at the university.
It is advisable that students take MINEM541 - Compliance before taking this micro-credential. Engineering numerical skills are required, as there will be some calculations that are essential to understanding the material.
