Graduate Diploma - Mine Ventilation in Sydney Australia | The University of New South Wales

Relevant industry experience or access to an underground mine is essential for entry to the Graduate Diploma in Mine Ventilation. International students who qualify for entry and have access to an underground mine are accepted. Entry is considered for each individual based on portfolio supporting the application, including details of relevant industry experience. An entry interview may be required. In addition to access to an underground mine, and relevant experience, the following entry requirements apply to this program: 1) A minimum of 3 years mining experience in a responsible position AND a Deputy’s certificate, Undermanager’s certificate or Mine Manager’s certificate, or Mine Surveyor's certificate. Or 2) A 3 or 4 year degree in Mining Engineering with a minimum 65% average in the last 2 years of the degree AND at least 1 year experience in underground in coal or metal mining. Or 3) A 3 or 4 year degree in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (with a minimum 65% average in the last 2 years of the degree) AND at least 2 year experience in underground in coal or metal mining. Or 4) students who can demonstrate equivalent prior learning may be approved an alternative entry pathway by written permission of the Program Authority. IELTS - 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) TOEFL iBT - 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)