Description

Professional Certificate of Competency in Plant Design, Conveyors, Chutes, Dust Control and Energy Efficiency in Mining

This professional certificate covers the core principles and systems involved in material handling for mining, including plant layout design, conveyor systems, dust control, and energy optimization. It also introduces Discrete Element Method (DEM) simulations for analyzing material flow, and explores the integration of sustainability practices such as renewable energy.

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Duration

3 months

Intakes

February, July

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Location

Online

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03567C

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About the program

Participants will gain a solid foundation in data collection techniques, equipment selection, and strategies to improve energy efficiency and promote sustainable operations.

Upon completion, you will gain the skills to optimize plant layouts, select appropriate equipment, and apply best practices for energy efficiency and dust control.

After completing this course, you will be able to

Understand the fundamentals of dry material handling in mining operations
Perform effective data collection to support plant design
Design plant layouts for mining facilities
Select and configure material handling equipment to meet mining-specific needs
Apply principles of chute and conveyor design
Understand principles of energy management and optimization and how to improve sustainability in material handling plants
Understand the design principles of dust collection and dust suppression systems for material handling plants
Apply DEM simulation software to analyze basic material flow and equipment performance

Certification

To obtain a certificate of completion for EIT’s Professional Certificate of Competency, students must achieve a 65% attendance rate at live, online fortnightly webinars. Detailed summaries/notes can be submitted in lieu of attendance. In addition, students must obtain a mark of 60% in the set assignments which could take the form of written assignments and practical assignments. Students must also obtain a mark of 100% in quizzes. If a student does not achieve the required score, they will be given an opportunity to resubmit the assignment to obtain the required score.