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Certificate in Introductory Mining Skills (Surface Extraction)
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This programme will provide students with the skills and knowledge required to enter the surface mining industry. Mining operations are varied and include opencast coal, gold, aggregate and quarry operations.
The programme has been designed by extractive industriesrepresentatives to ensure the best possible skills are delivered to a new entrant in the mining industry. Due to an increase in mining operations there is a significant shortage of trained workers making this an awesome career choice.
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Career Opportunities
Career opportunities clearly exist in the burgeoning mining industry but may also include quarrying, tunneling, civil construction and roading.
Further Study paths
On gaining employment in the mining industry the opportunity then exists for students to enter into a training agreement with EXITO (Extractive Industries Training Organisation) to work towards gaining further qualifications. Most companies are very proactive in terms of further training. The Tai Poutini Polytechnic Land Based Blasting course is also a further study option.
Entry Requirements
- Hold a Full Class One Driver Licence (car).
- Produce a negative drug test after five weeks on the programme.
- Applicants must have an appropriate level of communication skills and be able to satisfy one of the following: achieved NCEA Level One (or equivalent) or can demonstrate written and oral communication skills, or has achieved a local or a National Certificate in Construction, or another related field.
- Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5.5.
Selection Criteria apply. Special Entry may be granted where evidence exists that the applicant can successfully complete the programme. Please contact the Polytechnic for details.
Note: Some courses within this programme require specific levels of physical ability.
Application Process
- Please see the Enrolments page.
- This programme requires that a Questionnaire be completed in addition to the enrolment form.
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| Level |
2 |
| Credit Value |
135 |
| Award(s) |
Tai Poutini Polytechnic Certificate
National Certificate |
| Location | Reefton |
| Study |
Full time, 24 weeks |
| Start Date |
18 January and 05 July 2010 |
| End Date |
02 July and 17 December 2010 |
| Number of Places |
12 |
| Applications |
Now open |
| Contact |
Miles Cutbush |
| Domestic Fee |
$2,400 (2010 cost)
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Materials Cost |
$0
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Programme Fee |
$2,400 (2010 cost)
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| International Fee |
$115 per credit (2010 cost)
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