The student will have basic knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of mine surveying and measuring and tasks needed by an assistant.

The course's main goal is to equip students with the necessary skills to work as a sampler both underground and in opencast mines. On completion of the course students will have a fundamental understanding of mine sampling and tasks needed by an assistant. The student will also be in a position to write and pass the Basic Sampling exam.

The student will be proficient in the use of advanced survey equipment and will have understanding of elementary survey principles with limited supervision. The student will also be in a position to write and pass the Elementary Survey exam.

The student will have understanding and knowledge of sampling techniques and have the knowledge of understanding and creating sampling reports.

The surveyor will have understanding of advanced survey calculations, reporting and execution of survey procedures.

The surveyor will be equipped with practical application of survey equipment including resections, check surveys and advanced surveying. The practical survey will include tacheometry surveys

An in depth understanding of the ore flow process and calculations of Grade control, Ore flow, Mine Call Factor,and Block Factor.

The surveyor will have understanding and application knowledge of mathematics as required in survey practice.

The student will have knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation for MSC.

The student will be equipped in the application of Mining Economics and have the ability and knowledge to complete the Mining Economic project.

The student will be equipped in the application of Mining Economics and have the ability and knowledge to complete the Mining Economic project.

The student will have knowledge and understanding of the problem solving calculations relating to survey applications.

The student will have knowledge and understanding of the problem solving calculations relating to survey applications.

The student will have knowledge and understanding of the problem solving calculations relating to survey applications.

The student will be equipped to conduct a gyro survey on surface and underground with the goal of obtaining the correct bearing of the bases for the underground survey system.

The student will be equipped to conduct a gyro survey on surface and underground with the goal of obtaining the correct bearing of the bases for the underground survey system.

The students will fully understand and be able to implement precise levelling surveys determining elevations according to Class A of limits of error as per Health Mine and Safety Act, chapter 17.

The student will have knowledge and understanding of the application of survey principles. The student will also understand the pressures and challenges of aligning plinth structures and set out points within the limits required.

The student will be competent and have understanding of calibrations, setting out of coordinates, loading and downloading of data. The ability to process the information within the guidelines.

The student will be able to be tested by the SACAA in the operation of the drone aircraft.

The certified drone operator will have understanding and the ability to determine the application required in surface surveying using the drone.

The student will have knowledge and understanding in the correct technique and survey methods for large excavations, stockpiles and plant structures through 3D scanning process.

Student will be able to use Modelmaker to calculate their daily work and issue reports accordingly

Students will understand the capability of the software and how they would like to use it leading into the intermediate course

Student will be able use Pix4D to complete a project and use the aerial data

Students will understand the capability of the software and how they would like to use it leading into the intermediate course.

Student will be able use Agisoft to complete a project and use the aerial data.

Students will be able to provide calculated information faster and more accurate.

The student will be able to register and join the field work.

The student will have understanding of how to process lidar data for final output such as volume reports, 3D models and photos.

The student will have the necessary technique and understanding in draughting of prescribe and adhoc plans within the mining field.

The student will have the necessary technique and understanding in draughting of prescribe and adhoc plans within the mining field.

The student will have understanding and knowledge of geological structures, prospecting methods and application.

1. Comprehending and understanding the general elementary rock engineering principles and applying the knowledge in real world mining problems. 2. Comprehending and understanding the general elementary rock engineering principles and applying the knowledge in real world mining problems. 3. Understanding creative procedural design and synthesis of mine layouts and support systems to control and influence rock behavior and rock failure processes. 4. Communicating, explaining and discussing the methodology, results and ramifications of all the above aspects in a professional manner at all levels.