Advanced Diploma in Mining Engineering at UNISA

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:90131
NQF level:7
Total credits:144
SAQA ID:110668
APS/AS:60

Qualification admission requirements

Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.

An appropriate 360 credit Diploma or National Diploma in Engineering Technology in Mining Engineering,
or
an Advanced Certificate in Engineering Practice in Mining Engineering at NQF level 6,
from an accredited provider of higher education,
or
a national or international equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 in the appropriate 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

Click here to find out more about Unisa’s student fees, and the bursaries and loans for Unisa students.

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?

The various job options which the candidates can off after pursuing a degree in Diploma in Mining Engineering includes Junior Mining Engineer, Assistant Mining Operator, Technical consultant, Assistant Technical Scientist, Account Clerk, Technical Program Executive, etc.