Graduate Diploma in Mine Ventilation
- Commencing Terms
- Term 2
- Duration
- 1 Year(s)
- Delivery Mode
- Face-to-face (includes blended)
- Campus
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Kensington
- Codes
- Program code 5046
- CRICOS code 117246F
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2026 Indicative first year full fee
- $45,000*
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2026 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $45,000*
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2026 Indicative first year full fee
- $61,000*
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2026 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $62,000*
Entry Requirements
Fees
Fees
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Industry training
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Professional development
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Online, flexible format
Admissions update for international students
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- Overview
- Entry requirements
- What will I study?
- How to apply
- Fees & Scholarships
Overview
The accredited programs offered by 91É«ÇéƬ for the appointment of Statutory Coal Mine Ventilation Officers in both NSW and QLD can be taken as options in the Diploma. The course contents have been developed from standard texts, industry guidelines and case studies. These are delivered from both a theoretical and operational perspective with the aim that course contents will be immediately relevant to industry.
As this is a professional development course, it is essential that the student has access to a mine site with the support of industry. It is preferable that the student is working at a mine site. Assessments are geared to practical evaluation of mine ventilation systems.
Why study at 91É«ÇéƬ?
Engineering at 91É«ÇéƬ is known as a leader in engineering education and research. We’ve invested in this standing with a $1 billion refurbishment of our engineering facilities.Ìý91É«ÇéƬ’s School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering is rankedÌý#1 in Australia andÌý#3 globally for Mineral and Mining Engineering (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026). The school has been leading the innovation of world-class education and research of petroleum and mining for more than 70 years.  
We're also rankedÌý#1 in Australia andÌý#33 globally for Engineering and Technology.ÌýAs well as this, 8 of 91É«ÇéƬ's Engineering schools are ranked in the global topÌý50 withÌýone school ranked in the global topÌý10 for Engineering subjects (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026).
Australia’s top employers prefer our graduates over any other university. We're known for our graduate employability, with 91É«ÇéƬ awarded the Most Employable students forÌýseven years in a rowÌý (Australian Financial Review (AFR) Top100 Future Leaders Awards, 2020–2026). We offer the largest range of teaching programs and comprehensive research interests.
We’re home to the best facilities in resources engineering in Australia. You’ll learn with state-of-the-art facilities including a VR simulator, computer laboratory and a rock mechanics laboratory for applied research into mining issues and water research.
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Entry requirements
Relevant industry experience or access to an underground mine is essential for entry to the Graduate Diploma in Mine Ventilation.ÌýEntry is considered for each individual based on portfolio supporting the application, including details of relevant industry experience. An entry interview may be required.
In addition to access to an underground mine, and relevant experience, the following entry requirements apply to this program:
- A bachelor degree in Mining Engineering (or equivalent) plus one-year relevant working experience in Mining, or
- A bachelor degree in a discipline cognate to Mining Engineering (or equivalent) plus two years relevant working experience in Mining, or
- A minimum of 4 years relevant working experience in mining PLUS one of the following - deputy's certificate, undermanager’s certificate, mine manager’s certificate or mine surveyor’s certificate, or
- Students who can demonstrate equivalent prior learning may be approved an alternative entry pathway by written permission of the Program Authority.
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Relevant industry experience or access to an underground mine is essential for entry to the Graduate Diploma in Mine Ventilation. International students who qualify for entry and have access to an underground mine are accepted. Entry is considered for each individual based on portfolio supporting the application, including details of relevant industry experience. An entry interview may be required.
In addition to access to an underground mine, and relevant experience, the following entry requirements apply to this program:
- A bachelor degree in Mining Engineering (or equivalent) plus one-year relevant working experience in Mining, or
- A bachelor degree in a discipline cognate to Mining Engineering (or equivalent) plus two years relevant working experience in Mining, or
- A minimum of 4 years relevant working experience in mining PLUS one of the following - deputy's certificate, undermanager’s certificate, mine manager’s certificate or mine surveyor’s certificate, or
- Students who can demonstrate equivalent prior learning may be approved an alternative entry pathway by written permission of the Program Authority.
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What will I study?
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How to apply
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Fees & Scholarships
*Fees are subject to annual review (or when required) by the University and may vary accordingly.
Indicative fees are a guide only and have been calculated based on the typical enrolment patterns of students undertaking theÌýdegree/program.ÌýThe indicative fees listed here is an estimate for tuition only and excludes non-tuition fees and charges. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year of enrolment, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (48 units of credit (UOC) per year).
You should not rely on indicative fees as fee increases are assessed whenÌýrequiredÌýand may exceed the indicative figures listed here. Actual fees are calculated on enrolment. More information on fees can be found at theÌý.
*Fees are subject to annual review (or whenÌýrequired) by the University and may vary accordingly.
The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated averageÌýusing historical student enrolment patterns for each program, which may change every year. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year you enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (8 courses per year).
Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees. More information on fees can be found at theÌý91É«ÇéƬ fees website.
Indicative first year fees are for tuition only. Indicative fees to complete the degree/programÌýinclude tuition plus an estimate of study-related costs of approximately $1,000 per year and have been calculated based on percentage increase for every year of the degree/program, noting that actual fee increase may exceed the indicative figures listed here. Other fees and charges are not included. To find out more about other costsÌýfor international students, visitÌý.Ìý
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Most Employable Graduates
Winner of the AFR Most Employable University AwardÌýseven years in a row
AFR Top100 Future LeadersÌý& Graduate Employers Awards, 2020–2026
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