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FdSc International Mineral Extractives Technology
Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
3 Years
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
The programme has been developed in partnership with the Institute of Quarrying and industry experts.
It meets the academic requirements for membership of the Institute of Quarrying and provides the fundamental knowledge for Safety, Health and Environment management in the extractives and mineral processing industry - QCF at Level 6 - in the UK
It's a flexible and cost effective way to study which fits around your work commitments. You'll study online, so you can take part wherever you are in the world and gain an internationally recognised qualification.
On successful completion you can choose to continue studying and top up to a full Honours degree in Mineral Management
The minerals sector, which includes surface and deep mining, cement and related manufacturing industries, is vital to the world economy. The minerals sector, which includes quarrying, surface mining, cement and related manufacturing industries, is vital to the world economy. In the UK it's worth over £20 billion each year and employs some 78,000 people in a variety of roles (Mineral Products Association, 2016). Jobs exist at many extraction sites across the country, as well as marine wharves, concrete plants and aggregate recycling operations. Jobs exist at mineral extraction sites, marine facilities, cement plants and aggregate recycling operations.
If you're already employed in the minerals extractives industry, or have an interest in it, this programme will enable you to gain an internationally recognised academic qualification. It reflects international standards and best practice, and will help you if you're aiming to become an operational manager and wish to acquire professional status.
About this course
It's ideal for aspiring managers, giving you the knowledge you need to move forward in your career.
This programme is open to all. If you have experience in the mineral industry, as well as positive support from your employer, we will welcome your application.
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Subjects
- Recycling
- International
- Technology
- Industry
- Learning
- Products
- Products Technology
- Technology Industry
- Environmental
- Awareness
- Health
Course programme
Year one
- Introduction to the Mineral Products Technology Industry - 40 credits at Level 4
- Personal Learning and Thinking Skills - 20 credits at Level 4
- Safety, Health and Environmental Awareness Gained in the Mineral Products Technology Industry - 60 credits at Level 4
Completing the above will equal a Certificate in Higher Education - 120 credits at Level 4
Year two- Cons Product Tech - 4ZZCBK - 20 credits
- Engineering 2 - 4ZZCBM - 20 credits
- Industry Technology - 4ZZCBO - 20 credits
Optional modules:
- Health Safety and Environmental Awareness - 4ZZCAG - 60 credits
- First Line Supervisory Management - 5ZZBAX - 20 credits
- Minerals Management - 20 credits at Level 5
- Blasting Operations - 20 credits Level 5
- Work-based study - 20 credits at Level 5
- Mineral Processing - 20 credits at Level 5
Additional information
Year 1 £3,165
Year 2 £4,025
Year 3 £4,880
FdSc International Mineral Extractives Technology