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Training Courses Available

MVA, in conjunction with TAFE Queensland (TQ Mining Services, a division of the Queensland Government Department of Employment and Training) offers a full range of mine ventilation training courses, all available in nationally accredited, fully portable versions. These courses are suitable for Australian and international students, irrespective of residency. Courses can also be run in other locations or at other times by prior arrangement. Contact MVA for further details.

All MVA courses include comprehensive software analysis programs, comprehensive course notes and a comprehensive resource CD.

These courses provide all students with the "state of the art" in mine ventilation training and competency in Australia. MVA course materials including course notes are updated at least annually to ensure they are up-to-date with industry developments and trends.

The principal course for metalliferous ventilation officers and engineers is MNMMSM631A. Refer to Table 1 below.

The principal course for coal mine ventilation officers and engineers is MNCU1109A (which automatically includes MNCU1102A, MNCU1106A, MNCU1111A, MNCU1121A). Refer to Table 1 and Table 2 below.

The Advanced Diploma in Mine Ventilation covers all metalliferous and coal ventilation competencies. See Table 2 below.

Unlike other mine ventilation courses, students are allowed to repeat any MVA workshop FREE OF CHARGE (apart from a fee to cover the cost of a new workbook and meals). This is especially helpful for students who don't already have an engineering degree as it allows them return to their mine site and practice their skills and review course materials and then return for a much improved understanding on their repeat workshop.

Completion of these courses will also meet some of the requirements for the Queensland First Class Mine Manager's Certificates of Competency (Coal or Metalliferous). For full details of these requirements, refer to: http://www.nrw.qld.gov.au/mines/inspectorate/board_examiners.html

A 5% discount is offered to non-TAFE students who register and pay for attendance for the 5-day course in one week and all the short courses in one week (can be separate weeks). Contact MVA for details.

Table 1

MVA course name	AQF course number	AQF designation	Brief details	Intended candidates	Fees*	Dates & Locations	Pre-requisite
Practical mine ventilation (coal)	MNCU1106A	Establish the ventilation management plan [coal]	5-day workshop with assignments	Senior ventilation engineers, ventilation engineers/officers, mine planning engineers, Mines inspectors [coal or metal mines]	$5100 ($3900)	Perth: 10-14 Nov 08 Perth: 16-20 Mar 09 Brisbane: 17-21 Aug 09 Perth: 23-28 Nov 09	See "Minimum standards" in download list below
Practical mine ventilation (metalliferous)	MNMMSM631A	Establish the ventilation management system [metalliferous]	5-day workshop with assignments		$5100 ($3900)		See "Minimum standards" in download list below
	MNCU1102A	Establish the spontaneous combustion management plan	Self-paced distance study	Senior ventilation engineers, ventilation engineers/officers, mine planning engineers, Mines inspectors [coal mines]	$2400		Concurrent enrolment in MNCU1106A
	MNCU1111A	Establish the gas management system	Self-paced distance study		$2400		Concurrent enrolment in MNCU1106A
	MNCU1116A	Establish the gas drainage management plan	Self-paced distance study		$1800		Concurrent enrolment in MNCU1106A
	MNCU1121A	Establish the outburst management plan	Self-paced distance study		$2400		Concurrent enrolment in MNCU1106A
Psychrometry, heating and cooling processes and workplace climate	AMV100	Identify, analyse and evaluate psychrometric heating and cooling processes and climate	1-day workshop with assignment	Senior ventilation engineers, ventilation engineers/officers, mine planning engineers, Mines inspectors, Hygienists	$1200 ($900)	Perth: 19 Nov 08 Brisbane: 27 Nov 08 Perth: 25 Mar 09 Brisbane: 26 Aug 09 Perth: 2 Dec 09	See "Minimum standards" in download list below . Concurrent enrolment in AMV102. This course must be completed at the same time as the Mine refrigeraiton and cooling workshop (2 consecutive days).
Mine refrigeration and cooling	AMV102	Establish the thermal environment management plan	1-day workshop with assignment	Senior ventilation engineers, ventilation engineers/officers, mine planning engineers, Mines inspectors	$1200 ($900)	Perth: 20 Nov 08 Brisbane: 28 Nov 08 Perth: 26 Mar 09 Brisbane: 27 Aug 09 Perth: 3 Dec 09	Concurrent enrolment in AMV100 .This course must be completed at the same time as the Psychrometry workshop (2 consecutive days).
Ventilation modelling (Ventsim)	AMV103	Establish the mine ventilation model and conduct network analyses	2-day workshop with assignment	Senior ventilation engineers, ventilation engineers/officers, mine planning engineers, Mines inspectors	$2100 ($1600)	Perth: 17-18 Nov 08 Perth: 23-24 Mar 09 Brisbane: 24-25 Aug 09 Perth: 30 Nov-1 Dec 09	None but MNCU1106A or MNMMSM631A is highly recommended
Ventilation emergencies (egress and entrapment)	AMV104	Establish the ventilation emergencies (egress and entrapment) management plan	Self-paced distance study	Senior ventilation engineers, ventilation engineers/officers, mine planning engineers, Mines inspectors, Mine rescue superintendents	$1200 ($900)	Not applicable	None but basic understanding of mine ventilation is important
Heat stress	AMV101	Establish the heat stress management plan	1-day workshop with assignment	Health and safety professionals, occupational first aiders, hygienists, senior ventilation engineers, ventilation engineers/officers, Mines inspectors	$1200 ($900)	Perth: 21 Nov 08 Brisbane: 28 Aug 09 Perth: 4 Dec 09	None

*All fees are $A. GST is not payable for Australian students enrolling through TAFE. Fees in brackets are for the non-accredited version. GST is payable for the non-accredited version. Fees may be higher for workshops in some locations or for international students. Confirm fees prior to enrolment.

Correct as at 25 August 2007. Details subject to change without notice. Check for current details before enrolment. Courses can be cancelled if there are insufficient registrations.

A "block release" program is also available in February to April each year. The block release is 4 weeks for metalliferous students and 8 weeks for coal students. Both programs start at the same time. The block release is held at TAFE Mackay, Qld. Students who complete the metalliferous block release will obtain the MNMMSM631A and those who complete the coal block release will obtain the MNCU1109 (with its associated additional competencies). Contact TQ or MVA for further details.

These courses are also integrated seamlessly into the higher level AQF qualifications MNC60204 Advanced Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management and MNM60104 Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining (Underground), which can also be undertaken through TQMS, and into statutory qualifications such as the First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency and the Coal Ventilation Officer or Metalliferous Ventilation Officer (which vary from State to State).

These ventilation courses can also be undertaken along with or in fulfilment of two nationally recognised qualifications within the AQF with a reduction in cost by payment of an up-front fee.

Table 2

AQF course number	AQF designation	Individual courses included	Brief details	Fees (if paid upfront)
MNCU1109A	Manage, operate and maintain the mine ventilation system	Provides MNCU1102A, MNCU1106A, MNCU1111A, MNCU1121A and MNCU1109A (statutory coal mine ventilation officer)	Workshops and assignments as required for each individual course, plus written examination	$9300
39139QLD	Advanced Diploma of Mine Ventilation	Provides all 11 competencies in Table 1 plus MNCU1109A	Workshops and assignments as required for each individual course, plus written examination	$26100