Graduate Certificate in Tailings Management

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Tailings Management equips professionals with the knowledge and skills for effective tailings management, addressing industry demand. Delivered online and on-demand, the program offers flexibility for working professionals and covers topics from tailings geotechnics to governance and compliance. The program prepares graduates for various roles in the mining industry, including tailings management engineers and regulatory compliance officers.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Graduate Certificate in Tailings Management is a postgraduate qualification designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective tailings management. It is delivered online and on-demand, offering flexibility for working professionals.

• Develop skills in tailings geotechnics, testing methods, operations, water management, risk evaluation, governance, compliance, and monitoring technologies.
• Enhance employability and career prospects in the mining industry.
• Keep up with evolving standards, technologies, and guidelines related to tailings management.

Outline:

The Graduate Certificate comprises 12 two-point micro-credentials, each offered online over an 8-week period. Students can apply for the Graduate Certificate after successfully completing 6 micro-credentials and associated assessments.

Course Structure:

• Introduction to Tailings Management:
• MINEM501: Preparation, Transport & Deposition of Tailings
• MINEM502: Basics of Tailings Geotechnics
• MINEM503: Tailings Testing – An Introduction
• Tailings Operations and Water Management:
• MINEM521: Operations
• MINEM522: Water Balance
• MINEM523: Dewatering Technologies
• Tailings Risk Evaluation:
• MINEM531: Risk Evaluation
• MINEM532: Monitoring
• MINEM533: Case Studies of Failures
• Tailings Governance:
• MINEM541: Compliance
• MINEM542: Roles and Responsibilities
• MINEM543: Tailings Management Plans

Course Schedule:

Micro-credentials are offered throughout the year, with specific starting dates outlined in a calendar provided in the course details. Students can complete the Graduate Certificate in a minimum of 18 months if they take micro-credentials concurrently or over a 36-month period if they take them individually.

Module Descriptions:

Careers:

The Graduate Certificate in Tailings Management prepares graduates for a variety of roles in the mining industry, including:

• Tailings Management Engineer
• Geotechnical Engineer
• Environmental Engineer
• Mine Operations Manager
• Regulatory Compliance Officer

Other:

• The Graduate Certificate is delivered by Future Tails, a five-year initiative funded by Rio Tinto and BHP.
• The program is designed for professionals working in the field of tailings management, including practicing engineers, geoscientists, and those with significant experience in tailings oversight.
• Some micro-credentials require engineering numerical skills.
• The program emphasizes the importance of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) and its impact on the industry.
• The program provides a strong foundation for further study in tailings management or related fields.