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| Diploma |
Year module |
NQF level: 6 |
Credits: 60 |
| Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
| Pre-requisite: MEX1501,MSV1501,MGY2611,SFM2601,MIN2612,CMG2601,MIN2611, ENM2601,MHR2601,MIN2605,MIN2606 |
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| Purpose: This module focuses on integrating the academic and practical work experience to prepare the graduate to be able to fit well in the mining industry. The student will achieve this by applying the knowledge gained in the academic modules to perform functions that relate to mine design, innovation and problem solving. The use of minerals by human beings dates back from time immemorial. It is generally known today that there are a variety uses of mining products and these include:electrical conductors, stainless steel manufacturing, dental and medical uses, domestic utensils, building of houses and computers to mention but a few. The products that we use daily in our lives originate from mining and are manufactured using different types of minerals that occur in the ground naturally. It is important to note that these minerals are located in different parts of the world and in different depths from the surface. Mining Engineers and Technologists usually find themselves facing the challenge of developing the methods of extracting these minerals from the ground. |