Mining Applications and Technologies

College of Rural and Community Development
Tanana Valley Campus
(907) 455-2868
www.tvc.uaf.edu/

Certificate

Minimum Requirements for Certificate: 31 or 37 credits

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This program prepares students for employment in the mining technology industry and provides career development and personal enrichment for experienced miners and workers within the mineral industry. Possible career paths for certificate graduates include entry-level positions with exploration, mining, environmental and consulting companies.

Holders of this certificate will be trained to meet the anticipated demand for workers in open pit mining, surface coal mining, underground metal mining, sand and gravel, and placer mining. Two options are available: surface and underground mining techniques is intended for the miner, and mineral processing operations is intended for mineral process operators. After completing AMIT 109 and/or AMIT 129, students will receive the Mine Safety Health Association certificate. Contact the process technology department at (907) 455-2868 for information on the MSHA certificate.

Certificate Program

Options: Surface and Underground Mining Techniques or Mineral Processing Operations

1. Complete the general university degree requirements.
2. Complete the certificate requirements.
3. Complete the following program requirements for either option A or option B:
   Option A: Surface and Underground Mining Techniques
   AMIT 101--Introduction to Mining--3 credits
   AMIT 109--Underground Mine Safety--1 credits
   AMIT 110--Underground Mining I--3 credits
   AMIT 120--Explosives I--3 credits
   AMIT 129--Surface Mining Safety--1 credits
   AMIT 130--Surface Mining Operations--3 credits
   AMIT 155--Drilling Technology--3 credits
   AMIT 210--Underground Mining II--3 credits
   AMIT 220--Explosives II--3 credits
   AMIT 230--Field Methods--2 credits
   Option B: Mineral Processing Operations
   AMIT 101--Introduction to Mining--3 credits
   AMIT 129--Surface Mining Safety--1 credits
   AMIT 130--Surface Mining Operations--3 credits
   AMIT 135--Introduction to Mining Systems and Equipment--4 credits
   AMIT 140--Environmental Permitting--1 credits
   AMIT 145--Introduction to Mineral Beneficiation--3 credits
   AMIT 154--Water Quality and Flocculants--3 credits
   AMIT 162--Geochemical Sampling--1 credits
   AMIT 230--Field Methods--2 credits
   AMIT 231--Heap Leaching--1 credits
   PRT 101--Introduction to Process Technology--3 credits
   PRT 110--Introduction to Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Awareness--3 credits
   PRT 140--Industrial Process Instrumentation I--3 credits
4. Minimum credits required  31 or 37 credits