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Mechanical engineers play a vital role in mining projects by designing, maintaining, and improving essential machinery throughout all operational phases.
If you enjoy solving complex problems, repairing equipment, tackling challenges, and supporting industries in adopting eco-friendly practices, a mining engineering career could be perfect for you.
Our Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours) with a Mining Engineering specialization equips students with practical abilities to responsibly extract minerals, metals, and energy resources from the earth.
This program provides fundamental training in mechanical engineering concepts, theories, and technical competencies needed for professional success.
Key subjects cover mechanical design fundamentals such as mechanics, fluid dynamics, motion analysis, vibration studies, control mechanisms, and heat transfer principles.
The mining engineering specialization focuses on developing skills in mine operations, safety protocols, resource assessment, viability analysis, and related areas.
Throughout the degree, students gain hands-on experience through workshops, design initiatives, and up to 450 hours of industry training. Graduates emerge with the complete expertise needed to thrive as certified mechanical engineers.
To be eligible for admission, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate that they fulfill any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission: Recent secondary education (Year 12) Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE). Vocational Education and Training (VET) Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher. Higher education study Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) of an undergraduate certificate (AQF level 5) or higher qualification from a recognised higher education institution with an overall Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher.