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The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
(AusIMM) represents the interests of professionals in all facets of the minerals
sector from exploration through to metal production. With a focus on
enhancing professional excellence, one of the core priorities of The AusIMM is
to support the professional development and knowledge enrichment of future
minerals sector professionals.
Accordingly, The AusIMM reviews courses of study that offer
a large number of minerals related units to determine their suitability for
recognition and thus satisfy The AusIMM Royal
Charter and current Strategic
Goals. The basis for undertaking recognition of courses is to promote
the study of minerals sector technology and ensure that tertiary courses equip
graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills to become world class minerals
sector professionals and to continue developing throughout their careers.
All AusIMM recognised courses must
establish that they are relevant, sustainable,
attractive and
innovative.
Types of Recognition
Under The AusIMM Course Recognition program three types of
programs will be reviewed with Recognition providing access to different levels
of AusIMM membership.
- Professional Recognition
Courses
recognised under this category provide a three or four year undergraduate
degree sufficient to meet the requirements for entry into the Graduate
category of membership. Students completing these courses will be
eligible for the Member and Fellow grades of membership once they have
accumulated the requisite years of work experience without further
study. They will also be eligible to apply for Chartered Professional
Status of The AusIMM after five years of Graduation and to become Competent
Persons in respect to Industry Codes.
- Technical Recognition
Courses recognised
under this category provide a certificate or diploma and will produce
graduates who are eligible for the Associate grade of AusIMM
membership. These persons may become eligible for entry into the
Member grade through additional study and work experience.
- Post-graduate Recognition
Courses
recognised under this category will produce graduates who are eligible for
the Member and Fellow Grades of Membership in addition to qualifying for
Chartered Professional Status. This will be dependent on their
previous study and experience
Benefits of AusIMM Course Recognition
Recognised courses and their providers will receive:
- A Certificate of Recognition from The AusIMM and the right
to identify the course as “Recognised by the AusIMM” in all
advertising. The Certificate will include a short statement (20 - 25
words) identifying the key features of the course.
- Promotion of recognised courses in education materials
released by The AusIMM, such as brochures distributed by The AusIMM at
Careers Expos etc
- Greater opportunities for networking and consultation with
senior minerals sector professionals who are members of The AusIMM.
- Free membership of The AusIMM for one academic per
department containing a course with Professional Recognition.
This includes all member benefits as well as complimentary attendance at one
of The AusIMM’s many conferences throughout Australasia.
Heads of currently unrecognised relevant courses are
invited to apply for recognition.
For further information or a copy of the current Course
Recognition Manual please contact:
Senior Coordinator, Education & Careers
Phone: 03
9658 6113
Fax: 03 9662 3662
Or submit your enquiry via Feedback form.
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