Engineering Institute of Technology
Professional Certificate of Competency in Plant Design, Conveyors, Chutes, Dust Control and Energy Efficiency in Mining
Industry TrainingThis professional certificate covers the core principles and systems involved in material handling for mining, including plant layout design, conveyor systems, dust control, and energy optimisation.
It also introduces Discrete Element Method (DEM) simulations for analysing material flow, and explores the integration of sustainability practices such as renewable energy. Participants will gain a solid foundation in data collection techniques, equipment selection, and strategies to improve energy efficiency and promote sustainable operations.
Upon completion, you will gain the skills to optimise plant layouts, select appropriate equipment, and apply best practices for energy efficiency and dust control.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of dry material handling in mining operations
- Perform effective data collection to support plant design
- Design plant layouts for mining facilities
- Select and configure material handling equipment to meet mining-specific needs
- Apply principles of chute and conveyor design
- Understand principles of energy management and optimisation and how to improve sustainability in material handling plants
- Understand the design principles of dust collection and dust suppression systems for material handling plants
- Apply DEM simulation software to analyse basic material flow and equipment performance
Course Start Dates
- 7th October 2025
- 24th February 2026
Delivery mode
Engineering Institute of Technology offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Professional Certificate of Competency in Plant Design, Conveyors, Chutes, Dust Control and Energy Efficiency in Mining will prepare you for the following roles.
Plant Engineer
A Plant Engineer is responsible for overseeing the equipment and mechanical systems of a plant. This is likely to involve initial research and desi...
Mining Engineer
A Mining Engineer designs systems and plans for mine sites. You’ll ensure operations are designed safely and may develop plans for future mine prog...
Process Engineer
A Process Engineer develops equipment and machinery used in the manufacturing industry. You might create equipment used to make new products or mak...
Project Engineer
A Project Engineer oversees a range of engineering projects and is usually involved from the development stage through to completion. You might pla...
Maintenance Engineer
A Maintenance Engineer services production plant, machinery and equipment. You might conduct scheduled maintenance or attend to problem issues as t...
About Engineering Institute of Technology
The Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) is a leading engineering and technology education and training provider, offering online and on-campus programs. Our wide range of courses is driven by industry experts to ensure students (whether starting out or in the workforce) develop the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the ever-evolving world of modern engineering.
With campuses in Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane, EIT delivers industry-focused professional certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees to students from over 160 countries.
Our study areas include electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering, renewable energy, industrial automation, data communications, industrial IT, electronics, as well as engineering management, safety, and risk and reliability engineering.
Their online and on-campus programs follow a unique delivery methodology that makes use of live and interactive webinars, an international pool of expert lecturers, dedicated learning support officers, and state-of-the-art technologies such as hands-on workshops, remote laboratories, and simulation software.
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EIT’s mission is to provide students throughout the world with measurable and significant productivity gains in their workplace through cutting-edge and applied engineering vocational and higher education.
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By 2032, EIT will be internationally recognized for its education in the engineering and technology areas and will be an Australian University College. EIT will draw students worldwide because of its reputation for strongly industry-oriented engineering programs, with graduate attributes that make EIT students employees of choice.
