Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Tailings Management
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Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course. Fees for each micro-credential comprising this Graduate Certificate can be found at UWA Plus
Course fees
The Graduate Certificate in comprised of twelve micro-credentials. The cost for each micro-credential is $1,100 including GST, therefore the full cost of the Graduate Certificate is $13,200 including GST for both Domestic and International students.
Admission requirements
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Admission requirements
Admission requirements
To be eligible for the award of the Graduate Certificate, 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
- At least five years professional work experience in tailings engineering and management.
- Successfully completed 6 micro-credentials and associated assessments
English Language
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA.
Applicants can meet the English language competency requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Tailings Management by demonstrating the successful completion of at least 6 micro-credentials and associated assessments.
How to apply
The Graduate Certificate in Tailings Management is comprised of 12 two-point micro-credentials. Students will be invited to apply for the Graduate Certificate in Tailings Management after successfully completing 6 micro-credentials and associated assessments.
To apply for a micro-credential in the series, apply now via UWA Plus.
Course details
About the course
With the current acute shortage of suitably trained and qualified tailings management engineers and personnel, a formally recognised qualification in tailings management will improve your employability and future career outcomes.
Why study this course?
As a result of the recent Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM), there is increasing demand for tailings professionals at the same time as the industry is experiencing a shortage of personnel with appropriate training. The GISTM will bring rapid change to the way the industry manages tailings. This Graduate Certificate will allow you to keep up with standards, technologies and guidelines dealing with tailings management.
Quick details
- Available
- Part-time
- Online
- Each micro-credential (MC) will be offered online over an 8-week period. View Course Structure information for starting dates.
- Postgraduate
- 61250
- This course is not available to international student visa holders
Course structure
The Graduate Certificate in Tailings Management comprises 12 two-point micro-credentials. Students may apply for the Graduate Certificate in Tailings Management after successfully completing 6 micro-credentials and associated assessments.
Each micro-credential is offered online over an 8-week period. Students commencing in 2023 will be able to complete in a minimum time of 18 months, if micro-credentials are taken concurrently. Alternatively, students have the flexibility to take the micro-credentials individually over a 36-month period.
You'll learn
- all aspects of the geomechanical behaviour of mine tailings, including methods of characterisation, laboratory testing procedures, and fundamentals of tailings geotechnics.
- quantifying all components of a water balance, current best practice procedures in risk analysis and evaluation, and international standards governing the stewardship of mine tailings storage facilities.
- how to choose between different tailings management options based on a number of high level considerations, including geotechnical stability, water and energy consumption and closure considerations
- to plan an appropriate and detailed monitoring program, including implementation of suitable governance structures and procedures, to ensure safety of tailings storage facilities, both during operations and after closure.
Flexibility
We understand that life is busy. That's why our Graduate Certificate in Tailings Management is designed so you can balance your work and studies. Our flexible postgraduate experience provides the opportunity to study the Graduate Certificate in Tailings Management fully online and on demand.
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Josh Oliver
Josh Oliver
The Graduate Certificate in Tailings Management supported and confirmed my on-the-job learnings to date and directly related to my day-to-day activities. Of particular enjoyment was that the course encouraged constructive and open conversations between participants and original thought through its online discussion forums and written assignments.
By completing the course, you will get a good baseline understanding of tailings management holistically, providing a great springboard for progression into the mining industry. Or, if you are already a tailings practitioner, the course will enable important insight and validation of best practice in your role.