Course overview

Description
The Graduate Certificate in Tailings Management has been designed for professionals who are working in the field of tailings management with little or no formal training in the area. It is best suited to practising engineers, managers, and others wanting to gain knowledge on tailings management strategies. The course is based on recent research findings and accepted current best practice. It covers the fundamentals of tailings geomechanics, operations and water management, risk evaluation, and governance. The program is delivered as twelve online micro-credentials so that you can upskill while continuing to work. The micro-credentials are grouped into four units. You can apply for the award after successfully completing the twelve micro-credentials and associated assessment.

MINE5001 Introduction to Tailings Management, comprising the three micro-credentials:
MINEM501: Preparation, Transport and Deposition of Tailings;
MINEM502: Basics of Tailings Geotechnics;
MINEM503: Tailings Testing – An Introduction

MINE5002 Tailings Operations and Water Management, comprising the three micro-credentials:
MINEM521: Tailings Operations;
MINEM522:Tailings Water Balance;
MINEM523: Tailings Dewatering Technologies

MINE5003 Tailings Risk Evaluation, comprising the three micro-credentials:
MINEM531: Risk Evaluation for Tailings Engineering;
MINEM532: Tailings Monitoring;
MINEM533: Case Studies of Tailings Failures

MINE5004 Tailings Governance, comprising the three micro-credentials:
MINEM541: Tailings Compliance;
MINEM542: Tailings Roles and Responsibilities;
MINEM543: Tailings Management Plans

Refer to the UWA Future Tails web page for further details: https://www.uwa.edu.au/schools/engineering/future-tails
Course title
Graduate Certificate in Tailings Management
Award abbreviation
GradCertTailingsMgmt
Course code
61250
Course type
Postgraduate certificate
Status
Current / 2024
Administered by
Engineering

Course details

Intake periods
Throughout the year
Attendance type
Full- or part-time
Credit points required
24
A standard full-time load is 24 points per semester.
Standard course duration
2 years taken part-time
Time limit
3 years
Delivery mode
Online
Locations offered
online delivery
Domestic fee type
Postgraduate fee-paying/FEE-HELP
Available to international students
Not available to international students on student visas. Available to international students on other visas if visa conditions allow (see https://www.immi.gov.au). For information on international student fees see 'Student Procedures: Fees'. (Enquiries: https://www.uwa.edu.au/askuwa)
Course Coordinator(s)
Professor Andy Fourie
Fees
Visit the Course page.

Prospective students should see the Future Students website for details on admission requirements, intake periods, fees, availability to international students, careers information etc.

No study plans found for this course. See study plans for more information.

Course structure

The Graduate Certificate comprises twelve 2-pt online micro-credentials. Refer to the UWA Future Tails web page for details: https://www.uwa.edu.au/schools/engineering/future-tails

See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.

Rules

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials module
2. Because this course is offered exclusively by way of a series of Micro-Credentials this rule is not applicable.
English Language competency requirements

3.(1) To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

(2) Applicants can meet the English language competence requirement for this course by demonstrating the successful completion of six Tailings Management micro-credentials that contribute to the UWA Graduate Certificate in Tailings Management.

Admission requirements

4.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

(a) a Bachelor of Engineering or Master of Professional Engineering, or a degree in a related field, as recognised by UWA;

and

(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;

or

(2) At least five years professional work experience in tailings engineering and management.

Admission ranking and selection

5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Articulations and exit awards

6. This course does not form part of an articulated sequence.

Course structure

7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 24 points.

(2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.

Satisfactory progress rule
8. Because this course is offered exclusively by way of a series of Micro-Credentials this rule is not applicable.
9. Because this course is offered exclusively by way of a series of Micro-Credentials this rule is not applicable.
Progress status
10. Because this course is offered exclusively by way of a series of Micro-Credentials this rule is not applicable.
11. Because this course is offered exclusively by way of a series of Micro-Credentials this rule is not applicable.
Award with distinction rule
12. Because this course is offered exclusively by way of a series of Micro-Credentials this rule is not applicable.
Deferral
13. Because this course is offered exclusively by way of a series of Micro-Credentials this rule is not applicable.
Additional rules
Completion of Award

14. This Graduate Certificate is only available to students who have successfully completed twelve Tailings Management micro-credentials and associated assessment.

Entry into the Award

15. Students can apply for entry into the certificate upon the successful completion of six Tailings Management micro-credentials.