Brief Description
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The Chamber of Mines Geotechnical Engineering Practitioner Theory (Paper 1 Preparation) short course provides you with a general theoretical background of basic rock mechanics as applicable to all types of mining in preparation of the Chamber of Mines competence examination. Focusing on surface and underground mining, the course covers the syllabus of Paper 1 in order to gain a better understanding of the themes of stress and strain, constitutive behaviour, rock properties, stress in rock and rockmasses, as well as rockmass properties. Upon successful completion, you will be prepared to pass the certification in order to work on a mine.
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Learning Outcomes
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After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
On a broader base, this short course aims to develop your abilities on the six cognitive levels:
(1) knowledge;
(2) comprehension;
(3) application;
(4) analysis;
(5) synthesis and
(6) evaluation.
During examination, you should therefore be able to demonstrate your capacity in the outcomes listed above.
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Course Content
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Presented over five days, the course allows sufficient time for information transfer, resolving misunderstood concepts and practical sessions for a hands-on experience that will aid you to successfully prepare for the theory paper (REC Paper 1) towards obtaining the Certificate in Rock Mechanics from the Chamber of Mines of South Africa.
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Entry Requirements
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Prospective delegates should have successfully obtained a Strata Control Certificate prior to enrolment on this course.
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Course Number: |
P003411 |
Catalogue and Category: |
Engineering and Technology Management |
Who Should attend: |
This course is ideal for you if you have registered with the Chamber of Mines to complete the examination for the Certificate in Rock Mechanics Paper 1 Theory, but is open to any person employed in the mining industry with the required certification to satisfy the admission requirements. |
Delivery Mode: |
Contact Sessions |
Contact Days: |
5 |