Professional Certificate of Competency in Foundations of Dry Material Handling: Plant Design, Conveyors, Chutes, Dust Control and Energy Efficiency in Mining

This professional certificate program focuses on the essential principles and systems for dry material handling within mining operations. You will learn about plant layout design, the intricacies of conveyor and chute systems, effective dust control strategies, and methods for improving energy efficiency. The course also introduces Discrete Element Method (DEM) simulations for material flow analysis and explores the integration of sustainable practices, including renewable energy sources. You will gain practical skills in data collection, equipment selection, and implementing best practices for efficient and sustainable mining operations.

Curriculum

The course is structured into 12 modules, designed to provide comprehensive practical coverage in Mechanical and Mining Engineering aspects of material handling.

1. Core Modules
   • Introduction to Material HandlingM1
   • Data Collection for Plant DesignM2
   • Fundamentals of Plant Layout DesignM3
   • Plant’s Equipment SelectionM4
   • Conveyor Belt Basic Design and MaintenanceM5
   • Chute DesignM6
   • Dust ControlM7
   • Foundations of DEM in Mining Material HandlingM8
   • Troubleshooting and Operational ChallengesM9
   • Automation in Material Handling PlantsM10
   • Principles of Energy Efficiency and OptimisationM11
   • Sustainability and Renewable IntegrationM12