University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Engineering and Technology in Mining Engineering
The Bachelor of Engineering and Technology in Mining Engineering in Engineering and Technology is offered by University of Johannesburg.
Program Length: 3 YEARS.
Bachelor of Engineering and Technology in Mining Engineering offered by the University of Johannesburg
Mining Engineering is concerned with organising, operating and monitoring mining processes as well as with environmental protection and creating safe underground working conditions. The mining industry has advance with the introduction of new technology, enabling mining companies to improve productivity levels and maximise safety while managing environmental impact. Mining Engineering as a career combines several areas of expertise. In addition to specialist mining knowledge and engineering expertise, a mining engineer needs people and business skills. Mining engineering graduates can work towards positions at management level, and often end up in mine management roles. The Mining Engineering programme is uniquely career-focused and closely aligned with the mining industry and mining organisations in South Africa. In this way, students can link with potential employers prior to graduation. The main responsibility of a mine manager is to extract minerals from an ore-body safely and economically while meeting the financial targets of a mine. Prior to application, the prospective student must take into consideration the feasibility of entering the programme. The applicant should ideally be exposed to an underground mine visit before making the decision. It is important that the applicant is physically strong with body bass in excess of 40kg, in good health with acceptable senses such as hearing and vision. To gain employment in industry, the individual will also be required to pass a medical assessment. They should ideally have the backing of a mining company.
