• Current rules
    • Engineering
      • Graduate Certificate in Tailings Management [61250]
        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.