Overview
Program Description
The technician is part of the engineering team, involved in all aspects of mining from exploration, planning, development and operation, to mineral extraction and environmental control.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Mining Engineering Technician program of Northern College may find employment as: surveyors, planners, production supervisors, assayers, process operators, metallurgical technicians, exploration or mine geological technicians, government mine inspectors, mine technicians (ventilation, ground control, environmental, projects), and/or sales and technical representatives.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Mineralogy and Geology
- Mining
- Surveying Principles
- Mineral Processing
- Mining Physics
- Safety and Loss Control
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Materials Science & Engineering General Engineering & Technology Mining, Oil & Gas View 17 other Bachelors in Mining, Oil & Gas in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Grade 12 English (C, U)
- Grade 12 Math (C, U) (MCT4C preferred; MAP4C is accepted with a minimum GPA of 60%)
- Grade 12 Chemistry (C, U) recommended
- Grade 12 Physics (C, U) recommended
- English language proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
15752 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15752 CAD per year during 24 months. -
National
3794 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3794 CAD per year during 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.