Bachelor of Mine and Engineering Surveying in Bentley Australia | Curtin University

Mine and engineering surveying represents a specialized field within engineering and science. Also referred to as geomatics engineering or simply geomatics, this discipline plays a crucial role in resource industries and infrastructure projects.

Mine surveyors oversee the collection, visualization, and administration of data related to mining operations. Their primary duties involve layout marking, precise measurement, and directional control for both surface and underground mine workings. Additionally, mine surveyors are legally required (under the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994) to create and maintain accurate surveying plans for all open-pit and underground operations.

Engineering surveyors serve as essential professionals in construction, guaranteeing proper placement and alignment of civil engineering projects. Their work typically comes before the construction of various infrastructure including roads, bridges, tunnels, buildings, industrial facilities, and water-related structures.

This program teaches cutting-edge surveying technologies, scientific principles, and their practical applications across industries such as land development, construction, mining, and cartography.

Students will acquire skills in mine site layout, measurement techniques, directional control for surface and subsurface operations, and the creation of up-to-date mine surveying plans. The engineering surveying components focus on ensuring accurate positioning and orientation of civil engineering projects.

The curriculum covers how to gather, assess, and produce spatial data from diverse sources, while developing problem-solving abilities using various surveying techniques and technologies. These encompass total station theodolites, satellite positioning systems (GPS/GNSS), laser scanning, drone-based photogrammetry, geographic information systems (GIS), navigation systems for air and marine applications, digital cartography, satellite and aerial remote sensing, along with specialized alignment methods for mining and engineering surveys.

The initial two years of study take place at Curtin Perth, with the final year based at Curtin Kalgoorlie, providing students with hands-on industry experience opportunities.