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EduMine Campus Rock Engineering for Underground Mining
A learning program for engineers and geologists involved in
mining operations, consulting and regulation
(revised June 2009)

This learning program is recommended for engineers and geologists involved in mining operations, consulting and regulation who wish to enhance and/or refresh their knowledge and expertise in the application of rock engineering principles and techniques to underground mining.
For a summary of each of the courses included in this program see the course listings below. For a more detailed description of each course click on a course title below to display the course introduction, which includes information on learning objectives, requirements, duration, structure, professional development and authors.
Students who successfully complete the certification requirements for each of the courses in the learning program receive a special program certificate.
You must be enrolled before you can register for a learning program (see enrollment information). Enrollment fees are not included in the certification fees listed below.

Learning Program: Rock Engineering for Underground Mining

Number of Courses: 7
Total Learning Commitment: 71hr
Total Certification Fees: Can$950
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 7.1
Professional Development Hours (PDHs): 71

(1) Practical Rock Engineering 1 - Introduction
A course for mining and geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists that introduces the principles of modern rock engineering theory and practice. This course is the first in a suite of five Practical Rock Engineering courses (revised April 2007)... more ...

(2) Geotechnical Data Collection for Excavation in Rock
A course on the general elements of data collection for design of excavation in rock, primarily as related to mining. Applicable to open pit as well as underground excavations... more ...

(3) Stereographic Projections
This course presents the principles and application of stereographic projections, including geologic structures, stereographic projections and types of failure in rock slopes, illustrated by numerous interactive figures and examples... more ...

(4) Practical Rock Engineering 2 - Structural Analysis
A course for mining and geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists on shear strength, analysis and failure control of structurally controlled instability in a rock mass. This course is the second in a suite of five Practical Rock Engineering courses (revised April 2007)... more ...

(5) Reinforcement Design for Excavation in Rock
This course covers the general elements for underground rock reinforcement design, failure modes within the rock mass, types of rock reinforcement that may be utilized in the underground environment, and the design of shotcrete reinforcement for underground mining ... with emphasis on designing for weaker rock masses... more ...

(6) Design for Underground Metal Mines 1 - Design Parameters
The Design for Underground Metal Mines courses have been written with the mine operator in mind. Wide experience and expertise in the design of mine openings has been compiled by the author into courses that enable users to engineer their work place based upon past experience and practice augmented by sound engineering principles. Mine safety and cost effective mining are features. Design Parameters is the first of two Design for Underground Metal Mines courses by the author... more ...

(7) Design for Underground Metal Mines 2 - Design Guidelines
The Design for Underground Metal Mines courses have been written with the mine operator in mind. Wide experience and expertise in the design of mine openings has been compiled by the author into courses that enable users to engineer their work place based upon past experience and practice augmented by sound engineering principles. Mine safety and cost-effective mining are features. Design Guidelines is the second of two Design for Underground Metal Mines courses by the author... more ...


If you wish to register for this learning program, or have any questions regarding the program, contact Nina Albrecht at support@edumine.com or tel: (604) 683 2037.

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