Mining Engineering Technician Program

Program Description: 

 

 

The technician is part of the engineering team, involved in all aspects of mining from exploration, planning, development and operation, to mineral extraction and environmental control. This program is offered in a modular distance - education format that allows you to take courses from the comfort of your home, avoid long commutes, minimize accommodation and living costs while studying, maintain your employment, as well as develop sound communication and computer skills. Distance theory education is coupled with yearly field school components which are held at the Haileybury campus during the spring.

 

Career Opportunities: 

Graduates may find employment as:

• Surveyors

• Planners

• Production Supervisors

• Assayers

• Process Operators

• Metallurgical Technicians

• Exploration or Mine Geological Technicians

• Government Mine Inspectors

• Mine Technicians (Ventilation, Ground Control, Environmental, Projects)

• Sales & Technical Service Representatives

Admission Requirements: 

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

 Grade 12 English (C, U)

Grade 12 Math (C, U) (MCT4C preferred; MAP4C is accepted with a minimum GPA of 60%)

Grade 12 Chemistry (C, U) recommended

Grade 12 Physics (C, U) recommended

Or equivalent.

 

Or mature student status (an applicant who does not have a high school diploma or equivalent, and will have reached the age of 19 years on or before the start of the program). Mature students must undergo academic testing prior to admission into a program. Call the Admissions Office at 705-235-7222 for more details. Note: Academic prerequisites for this program may be obtained free of charge through Academic Upgrading on any of Northern College’s campuses. Refer to the Postsecondary Preparation section in this calendar for more details.

 

Program of Studies: 

Semester 1

MI1003 Mineralogy and Geology I

MI1013 Surveying I

MI1033 Introduction to Mining

CH1033 Chemistry

MA1100 Mathematics I

CM1903-A Communications I – Model A

GN1033 - Health & Safety

 

Semester 2

MI1032 Mining Physics (half-semester course)

MI2002 Effective Supervision I

MI2004 Mineralogy and Geology II

MI2013 AutoCAD I

MI2043 Mining II (Surface Mining)

MA2104 Mathematics II

CM2903-A Communications II – Model A

*Field School I:

MI3043 Surveying II, MI3163 Mineralogy and Geology III

The Mining Engineering Technician program requires two Field School components to be completed on-site in Haileybury. The Field Schools are typically two weeks in length and take place in May.

 

Semester 3

MI3002 Safety and Loss Control (half-semester course)

MI3033 Mining III (Underground Mining)

MI3093 Surveying III

MI4004 Mineralogy and Geology IV

MI6053 Ground Control

MA3033 Mathematics III

EV7003 Issues in Environmental Sustainability

 

Semester 4

MI1004 Mineral Processing I

MI3053 Mining Economics (half-semester course)

MI3083 Environmental Principles (half-semester course)

MI4083 Mineralogy and Geology V

MI6044 Mine Ventilation (half-semester course)

MA4013 Mathematics IV (Statistics)

IN4052 AutoCAD II

*Field School II: The Mining Engineering Technician program requires two Field School components to be completed on-site in Haileybury. The Field Schools are typically two weeks in length and take place in May.

MI4013 Surveying IV, MI4043 Mineral Processing II, MI4093 Mineralogy and Geology VI

 

Delivery Method / Experience by Campus
 

NORT – M002 (HL) (Fall) and NORT – M002W (HL) (January Intake)

Location: Haileybury Campus

Delivery: Some courses are delivered by on-site face-to-face professors, and most courses are in a web-based format and are completed in a self-guided environment with due dates for assignments and tests. Some professors are available onsite to answer questions related to the web-based courses.

 

NORT – M042 (CH) (Fall) and NORT M042W (CH) (January Intake)

Location: Students may take the program from any location where internet is available

Administered from the Haileybury Campus

Delivery: Courses are delivered in a web-based format and are completed in a self-guided environment with due dates for assignments and tests. Students have phone, email, and blackboard collaborate access to professors who assists with any questions the student might have, and also provide feedback to the assessments the students complete.

 

NORT – M044 (PC) (Fall)

Location: Porcupine Campus, Timmins

Delivery: Some courses are delivered by on-site face-to-face professors, and many courses are in a web-based format and are completed in a self-guided environment with due dates for assignments and tests. Students have phone and email access to professors who assist with any questions the student might have, and also provide feedback to the assessments the students complete.

 

NORT – M037 (KL) (Fall)

Location: Kirkland Lake Campus

Delivery: Some courses are delivered by on-site face-to-face professors, and many courses are in a web-based format and are completed in a self-guided environment with due dates for assignments and tests. Students have phone and email access to professors who assist with any questions the student might have, and also provide feedback to the assessments the students complete.

 

NORT – M046 (CH) Fall

Location: Mining Engineering Technician at the Haileybury School of Mines at Confederation College in Thunder Bay

Delivery: Students are integrated into student life at Confederation College in Thunder Bay. Some courses are taught onsite, face-to-face in a traditional classroom setting, while other are delivered in a video/web-based format with phone and email access to professors who assist with any questions the student might have and also provide feedback to the assessments the students complete.

 

Hardware Requirements – Model “i5”

Intel i5, 64 bit processor (or equivalent), 8 GB+ of Memory, 500 GB to 750 GB HD, DVD R/W, HD Graphics, 15.6” High Definition Display (minimum), Wireless 802.11bgn, and 10/100 Ethernet and Windows Operating system. A Microsoft LifeCam Cinema high quality 720p HD autofocus webcam is also required (Part #: H5D-00013, H5D-00001).

 

Contact Information: 

For additional information on any program offered through Northern College's School of Mining Engineering Technology contact the Program Coordinator at mining@northern.on.ca