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A ROADMAP FOR MINERALS PROCESSING EDUCATION
Applying a Logic Model Framework to Mineral
Processing Education
IMPC Education Commission Study Update
LOIS FINCH PHD
JAMES FINCH PHD
DIANA DRINKWATER
Summary
The objective of the IMPC Education Commission is to establish a set of
curriculum guidelines for minerals engineering education that meet current
industry needs and can be implemented by education providers around
the world. The current phase of IMPC Education Commission activity aims
to provide sound directives for mineral processing education programs,
especially the knowledge and competencies required by graduates and
the resources and activities required for their development.
To meet the goal of establishing program guidelines, defined as a series of
activities supported by a group of resources intended to achieve specific
outcomes among particular target groups, the Education Commission
adopted a logic model methodology. Over 100 professionals from various
backgrounds, countries and experience took part in semi-structured
interviews.
The analysis of the interview responses produced a preliminary definition
of Mineral Processing and a logic model that included the activities and
outputs for a mineral processing curriculum.
The following are the highlights to be retained from this evaluative process:
A preliminary definition of Mineral Processing was developed: Mineral
Processing is the discipline of liberation and concentration of
desirable minerals to produce essential products in an economical,
efficient and safe manner that is environmentally and socially
responsible.
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