Diploma in Mining Engineering is a three-year-long diploma programme after standard 10.
It involves studying subjects such as electrical and mechanical engineering, engineering drawing, mining safety, mining survey, computer-aided design and drafting, and etc.
| Qualification code: | 90140 |
| NQF level: | 6 |
| Total credits: | 360 |
| SAQA ID: | 115928 |
| APS/AS: | 18 |
| Maximum time to complete this qualification: | 8 years |
Admission requirements
Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.
A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Diploma endorsement) with a rating of 4 in Mathematics or Technical Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy), English, Physical Science or Technical Science, and either an Engineering and Technology or Computer subject; or N4 Mathematics and Engineering Science with a minimum mark of 50%,
or
a Senior Certificate (prior to 2008) with Mathematics, Physical Science and English with at least a D symbol on the Higher Grade or C symbol on the Standard Grade or N4 Mathematics and Engineering Science with a minimum mark of 50%,
or
an NC(V) National Certificate (Vocational) (Diploma endorsement) with English, Mathematics, and Engineering Science with a minimum mark of 50%,
or
a Higher Certificate in a relevant field.
Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements should consider applying for a lower level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements.
The study material for this qualification will only be available online.
Student fees and funding your studies
Application fee
Pay the application fee once you’ve received your student number:
R120 for online applications
Use the student number you receive from Unisa AND the application fee reference number (ie STUDENT NUMBER 5370810030)
Send the proof of payment to susdepid@unisa.ac.za
Visit www.unisa.ac.za/paymentinfo for banking details and payment information.
Please note that this application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa, do not qualify for admission to Unisa or cannot be offered a space due to limited spaces available.
Student fees
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Apply for admission
Applications for admission to Unisa’s undergraduate qualifications (higher certificates, advanced certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas & degrees) will be open from 11 August to 15 October 2022.
Please take note of the following:
All applications for admission must be submitted online. No self-help stations will be available for applications.
Admission to a qualification is not automatic. It will depend on whether you comply with the admission requirements and if space is available.
Additional support for this qualification via TVET colleges
Unisa has an agreement with various Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to offer classes in a selected number of qualifications. These classes have proved to generally improve the throughput rate of students who enrol for them.
Take note of the following:
Make sure that your TVET college of choice offers support in your qualification.
Apply for admission during Unisa’s application period via your TVET college or via Unisa.
Registration
Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of Unisa’s offer. Visit www.Unisa.ac.za/register for registration information.
What can I do after Diploma in Mining Engineering?
Mining Engineer.
Quality Technician.
Technical Lead.
Mining Manager.
Deep Miner.
Site Supervisor.
Materials Manager.
Operations Manager.
Mining Engineer Salary in South Africa
The average salary for a Mining Engineer in SA is R 443 166 gross per year (R 36 930 gross per month), which is 57% higher than South Africa’s national average salary. Salary Range: a Mining Engineer can expect an average starting salary of R 205 000. The highest salaries can exceed R 1 500 000.