National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Mining Administration)
MITO New Zealand Incorporated
Subject area
Mining and Resources Engineering
Qualification
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Entry requirements
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Mining Administration) with strands in A Grade Tunnel Manager, and Coal Mine Underviewer is designed for A Grade Tunnel Managers or Coal Mine Underviewers as part of the requirements for their statutory status.
Holders of this qualification are able to demonstrate knowledge and skills related to: planning rehabilitation operations; designing, establishing, and maintaining effective ventilation systems; geology for underground extraction; evaluating and implementing plans to manage old workings and inundations in underground sites.
The A Grade Tunnel Manager strand contains standards that recognise the additional specific skills and knowledge required for that role. These include analysis and selection of mining and transportation plant; evaluation of ground conditions and design of support methods for underground mines and tunnels; and knowledge of tunnelling methods.
The Coal Mine Underviewer strand contains standards that recognise the additional specific skills and knowledge required for that role. These include knowledge and application of survey methods at an extraction site; interpretation of underground extractive site plans; analysis and selection of mining and transportation plant; and knowledge of processes related to settling ponds at extraction sites.
People who have gained this qualification with the A Grade Tunnel Manager strand and the National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Mining Administration B Grade Tunnel Manager) (Level 5) [Ref: 1535] will have been awarded all the standards required for the Certificate of Competence as an A Grade Tunnel Manager.
People who have gained this qualification with the Coal Mine Underviewer strand and the National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Mining Administration B Grade Tunnel Manager) (Level 5) [Ref: 1535] with the optional strand in Coal Mine Deputy will have been awarded all the standards required for the Certificate of Competence as a Coal Mine Underviewer.
However, there are additional statutory requirements that must be met before these Certificates of Competence can be awarded. Please refer to the special notes for further details about the additional requirements.
The National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Mining Administration) with strands in A Grade Tunnel Manager, and Coal Mine Underviewer [Ref: 1538] builds on the National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Mining Administration B Grade Tunnel Manager) (Level 5) with an optional strand in Coal Mine Deputy [Ref: 1535], which is a prerequisite for award of this qualification.
This qualification can lead on to the National Diploma in Extractive Industries (Mining Administration) (Level 6) with strands in First Class Mine Manager, and First Class Coal Mine Manager [Ref: 1539].
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Engineering and Related Technologies at this level can earn:
$36,000
Median earnings one year after study
$42,000
Median earnings two years after study
$56,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
66%
Employment rate two years after study
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Rebecca L. Lynch Memorial Scholarship
Provided by:
Graduate Women North Shore Charitable Trust - RLL Memorial Scholarship Selection Committee
Value:
Non-resident tuition fees, registration fees, and room and board are covered by the scholarship.
Quota New Zealand Educational Scholarship
Provided by:
Quota International of Auckland Inc.
Website:
Value:
Maximum value of $5,000
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
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Email: info@mito.org.nz
Web: http://www.mito.org.nz
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