Preparation, Transport and Deposition of Tailings

Program Overview

"Preparation, Transport, and Deposition of Tailings" is an introductory micro-credential course for professionals in tailings management. Participants will learn about tailings characterization, transport calculations, deposition methods, and storage techniques. The course is delivered online, includes online discussions, and is led by an experienced professor. It is designed to meet industry demand for professionals with knowledge of tailings management standards and technologies.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This is a micro-credential course titled "Preparation, Transport and Deposition of Tailings" (MINEM501). It is an introductory level course designed for professionals working in tailings management with limited formal training. The course is suitable for practicing engineers, geoscientists, and individuals with significant experience in tailings oversight.

Objectives:

Participants will gain knowledge on tailings management strategies and learn about available deposition and storage techniques for managing different types of tailings streams. Specifically, they will be able to:

• Categorize tailings based on particle size distribution data.
• Carry out basic calculations related to tailings transport.
• Articulate the benefits and disadvantages of various deposition methods.
• Explain methods used for tailings storage and articulate the differences between conventional, thickened, paste, and filtered tailings.

Assessment:

The micro-credential assessment involves two online tests.

Teaching:

The course is delivered online with on-demand access to learning materials. Two online discussion forums are held for students to discuss the learning material and share their insights.

Careers:

The course is designed to help professionals keep up with standards, technologies, and guidelines dealing with tailings management. It can be stacked towards a Graduate Certificate in Tailings Management.

Other:

• The course is 50 hours in length, including online learning, personal study time, and assessments.
• The course is led by Professor Andy Fourie.
• The course costs $1,100 inc. GST.
• The course requires engineering numerical skills.
• The course is offered from January 29, 2024, to March 22, 2024.
• The course is relevant to the recent Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM), which is driving demand for tailings professionals.
• Future micro-credentials in Introduction to Tailings Management will be available, including Basics of Tailings Geotechnics and Tailings Testing - An Introduction.
• To apply for the Graduate Certificate award, you must have a Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent and have met UWA's English language competency requirements.