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<p>This unit provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, practices, and equipment involved in modern surface mining operations. Students will gain an understanding of the key surface mining methods, including open pit mining, strip mining, and other relevant surface extraction techniques. The unit explores the sequential operational processes involved in surface mining, such as drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, and land reclamation, with an emphasis on efficiency, safety, and environmental stewardship. Upon completion, students will be equipped with the foundational knowledge and skills to contribute effectively to surface mining projects, and to make informed decisions about operational planning and equipment deployment in diverse surface mining environments.</p>
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<p>•Surface Mining Systems: Open pit mining, Strip mining, and Miscellaneous surface mining systems</p>
<p>•Surface Mining Equipment: Cyclic methods - shovels, hydraulic excavators, wheeled loaders, trucks, draglines, scrapers, etc. Continuous methods - bucket wheel excavators, continuous surface miners</p>
<p>•Basic estimating and costing</p>
<p>•Surface mining design, plan and optimisation</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, practices, and equipment involved in modern surface mining operations. Students will gain an understanding of the key surface mining methods, including open pit mining, strip mining, and other relevant surface extraction techniques. The unit explores the sequential operational processes involved in surface mining, such as drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, and land reclamation, with an emphasis on efficiency, safety, and environmental stewardship. Upon completion, students will be equipped with the foundational knowledge and skills to contribute effectively to surface mining projects, and to make informed decisions about operational planning and equipment deployment in diverse surface mining environments.</p>
Unit content
<p>•Surface Mining Systems: Open pit mining, Strip mining, and Miscellaneous surface mining systems</p> <p>•Surface Mining Equipment: Cyclic methods - shovels, hydraulic excavators, wheeled loaders, trucks, draglines, scrapers, etc. Continuous methods - bucket wheel excavators, continuous surface miners</p> <p>•Basic estimating and costing</p> <p>•Surface mining design, plan and optimisation</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg2306">030303 - Mining Engineering</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>If undertaking an Undergraduate Course THEN must have completed <a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=ENGRG2403" target="_blank">ENGRG2403</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed ENGIN3503</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Critically evaluate the processes and principles involved in surface mine development, including regulatory, environmental, and operational considerations. </p>
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<p>Analyse and justify the various surface mining systems (e.g. open pit, strip mining) in terms of efficiency, suitability, and environmental impact. </p>
K3
<p>Critically appraise the operation and application of key equipment used in surface mining in relation to different mining conditions.</p>
K4
<p>Analyse the role and significance of land reclamation and land management in sustainable surface mining operations.</p>
S1
<p>Synthesise appropriate systems for the various types of mineral deposits in varying conditions.</p>
S2
<p>Evaluate and justify the appropriate number and size of equipment based on operational requirements and deposit characteristics.</p>
S3
<p>Analyse and design a surface mining operation that meets given geological, economic, and environmental constraints.</p>
A1
<p>Plan, design, and defend surface mining systems and operations to determine their suitability for specific scenarios.</p>
A2
<p>Research and justify the use of equipment in surface mining operations based on performance and suitability.</p>
A3
<p>Design comprehensive surface mining processes, including drilling, blasting, loading, hauling (including haul roads), and land reclamation.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Tutorial problems</p>
<p>Solutions of selected problems</p>
<p>20 - 30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S2, A1, A3
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<p>Practical exercises</p>
<p>Assignment Report</p>
<p>20 - 30%</p>
K1, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Final Test / Examination</p>
<p>Oral Assessment / Examination</p>
<p>40 - 60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, A1
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg2306">030303 - Mining Engineering</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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