Program Description
The Applied Mining Diploma is designed to meet the needs of the local labor market in the mining sector. The program is delivered over five half-year training semesters, each lasting 16 training weeks, with a total of 1,424 training hours. Additionally, it includes 360 hours of on-the-job practical training in the industry, with a maximum of 65 accredited credit hours.
Training in this program focuses on specialized skills in:
Mining and mineral extraction
Geology and applied geology
Engineering drawing using AutoCAD
Map design using GIS
Surface and underground mining
Sample preparation techniques
The program emphasizes a hands-on, practical approach that complements theoretical knowledge. Most specialized courses integrate intensive practical exercises and cooperative training programs in collaboration with relevant industry sectors.
In addition to technical competencies, the program also develops general mining sector skills such as:
Report writing
General and mine-specific safety
Professional orientation
Excellence in workplace behavior
Communication skills
Graduates of this program are awarded a Diploma in Mining and are expected to pursue careers in mining operations, quarries, and related fields.
Program Objectives
- To qualify trainees to acquire fundamental skills in the fields of mining and applied geology.
- Enhancing technical capabilities for working in field locations such as mines, quarries, and excavation sites.
- Enabling trainees to use modern technologies and tools in exploration and processing operations.
- Raising awareness of safety and occupational health requirements in the mining work environment.
Brief Contents
- Geology and Mineral Exploration Techniques
- Drilling, Blasting, and Hauling Methods
- Mining Equipment Operation and Maintenance
- Occupational Safety and Health in Mines
- Fundamentals of Mineral Processing (Crushing, Grinding, Separation)
- Use of Geological Maps and Sections
- Fundamentals of Surveying and Mine Engineering Design
- Engineering Software such as AutoCAD and Surpac
Diploma project
In the final training semester, the trainee prepares an applied graduation project that addresses a real-life problem in one of the mining fields, such as designing a mine site, developing a blasting plan, or conducting a field geological study, using engineering software and field data acquired during the training.
Certificate
Upon successful completion of the program, trainees will receive an accredited diploma that qualifies them to work in the mining sector inside and outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, giving them a competitive advantage in the job market.