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MINERALS INDUSTRY   EDUCATION AND TRAINING II



            Ÿ Ensure  students learn  to  use modelling packages  that  can  deal  with
              particulate solid materials in process streams.
            Ÿ Introduce  undergraduates to  use of tools and  technologies using
              problem-based activities, for example:
              w Metallurgical problem-solving using mineralogical tools
              w Use of simulation to predict impact of process changes
              w Metallurgical accounting and mass balancing.
            Ÿ Expose students to sustainability topics including water  and  energy
              conservation, environmental consequences of chemical and heavy
              metal contamination, emissions control measures.
            Ÿ Identify and teach mineral processing aspects of importance locally –
              eg: precious metals processing and refining in Nevada, coal processing
              in eastern Australia, iron and steel production in India.

            Develop the complete professional
            Ÿ Encourage application of knowledge to practice by ensuring students
              understand the full value chain – mine to metal production.  Teach
              integrated facets of all aspects of running  a mining and  minerals
              processing operation
            Ÿ Develop problem solving skills using problem-based learning. Use real
              case studies with emphasis on what worked? Why did it work? what
              didn’t work? and some thoughts on why ?
            Ÿ Encourage  innovative and independent  thought using specifically
              designed learning activities and  exercises. Teach  people to find
              information for themselves. The role of universities is to teach people
              to innovate not necessarily to train them for specific tasks.
            Ÿ Develop communication skills, including ability to explain and justify
              concepts to a non-technical audience. Include oral and written
              communication – presentations and report-writing.
            Ÿ Give students site experience,  and support co-op programs, where
              students spend a semester or more on site. Assist  students to find
              vacation work.
            Ÿ Provide opportunities for lab work.
            Ÿ Identify undergraduate and postgraduate thesis topics that address real
              problems leaving room for the student to exercise some independent



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