North Metropolitan TAFE
2 Years
Advance your mining career with this diploma designed for experienced supervisors seeking to lead operations in open cut mines and quarries. Develop expertise in risk management, team leadership, compliance, and technical problem-solving to progress toward quarry manager roles.
Applicants must have formal supervision experience in open pit mining or quarry operations. School leavers require completion of WACE General or ATAR with minimum C grades, or equivalent qualification. Non-school leavers must hold a Certificate III or equivalent. A current resume demonstrating senior supervisor experience in a mine site environment is mandatory for enrollment.
The diploma covers core competencies in workplace safety (BSBWHS521), legal compliance requirements (RIIGOV501E), and risk management systems (RIIRIS501E). Elective units allow specialization in areas such as WHS risk management, environmental management plans, heavy equipment interaction management, stockpile management, and continuous improvement. Students develop practical skills through workplace evidence submissions, third-party reports, and on-site observations, with a mandatory site visit for verification of competencies.
North Metropolitan TAFE is a recognized vocational education provider in Western Australia with extensive experience in mining and engineering qualifications. The employer-based delivery model ensures practical, work-relevant training tailored to industry standards. NMTAFE's qualifications are recognized by WA universities for advanced standing in undergraduate degrees, and the provider offers comprehensive support through Jobs and Skills Centres for career planning.
Graduates are prepared for advancement into senior management roles including Production Manager, Mine Manager, Mine Superintendent, and Quarry Manager positions. The diploma also qualifies graduates for entry into undergraduate degrees at WA universities, with potential credit toward Science degrees in Mining, Mine Planning and Operations, Mine Design and Operations, or Extractive Metallurgy, reducing study time by up to one year.
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