Mining is big business in Australia and the Asia Pacific. It needs skilled professionals to help manage teams and lead projects. You may work on surface mines or in underground mining. We'll teach you how to mine in a sustainable and safe way and teach you the social and political aspects that will impact your career. You'll also learn communication and problem-solving that are essential in the industry. Areas of study within the Mining Engineering program include mineral deposit evaluation and processing, underground production systems, mine power and services, surface mining operations and mine environment and safety. Perhaps you'll launch your career in design, planning or operations or you'd like to be manager. Opportunities exist for you in government and private organisations, mining companies and consulting firms. Or may-be you'll decide to study a further degree in research, postgraduate studies in technology, business administration and management. When you graduate from this honours degree, you'll be eligible for admission to Engineers Australia under the professional engineer (full member) category.

Career Opportunities Mining Engineers work in all parts of the industry from feasibility studies through to mine design, to managing actual production and sales. As a professional mining engineer you will oversee teams of engineering technologists and skilled trade staff to construct the designs that you have created. You will work at a theoretical level to isolate, analyse and define a required engineering outcome. Mining engineers also work together with geologists to investigate and carry out the extraction of ore bodies and mineral deposits, as well as the extraction of non-metallic ores and fuels such as coal and uranium. They are responsible for planning the safest and most cost effective way of removing minerals from the ground, rivers or the sea bed. They may be involved with designing, installing and supervising the use of mining machinery and equipment and for inspecting the progress of mining operations. Mining engineers are responsible for protecting conditions for both people and the environment in the vicinity of mines and are in high demand in Australia and the Asia Pacific Region. The broad education offered at FedUni will enable you to find employment in a wide range of resource related industries, including consulting.