Bachelor of Mine Surveying

Department of Mining and Mine Surveying, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
Department: 
Programme Level: Undergraduate
Programme Name: Bachelor of Mine Surveying
Programme Code: B6SU0Q
Medium of Facilitation: Full-time
NQF Level: 
NQF Credits: 360
SAQA: 94665

Application Start Date: 
Application End Date: Apr 1, 2022

Purpose

The purpose of the Bachelor of Mine Surveying degree is thus to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills required for further learning towards becoming a competent practicing Mine Surveyor (technologist). Specifically, the qualification provides graduates with&%2358;
• Preparation for careers in mining engineering itself and areas that potentially benefit from engineering skills, for achieving technological proficiency and to make a contribution to the economy and national development;
• The educational base required to undertake PLATO stage 2 qualifications that will allow them to practice as registered professional Mine Surveyors
• For graduates with an appropriate level of achievement, the ability to enter NQF level 8 programmes and then proceed to a Master’s degree.
• For Certificated Mine Surveyors, the education base for achieving proficiency in mine surveyors and occupational health and safety.

Career Opportunities

Advise surveying mining engineers about geological areas that can be profitably mined

Curriculum

Admission Requirements

30-Sep-22

Selection Process

Minimum APS - 23
English - 4 (50%)
Math/Technical Math - 5 (60%)
Physical Science/Technical Science - 5 (60%)