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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.

In addition, any ventilation officer that needs to use Ventsim software should enrol in either the Ventsim Classic (original) or Ventsim Visual course. Ventsim Visual is available in two forms: Standard and Advanced. The 3-day Ventsim Visual course covers the Advanced form, which includes all the features of Ventsim Visual Standard.

If students are likely to be using Ventsim Visual for modelling heat loads, temperatures or looking into cooling issues, then it is strongly recommended that they also complete the AMV100 and AMV102 courses, which cover Psychrometry, Heating and Cooling Processes, Elements of Mine Climate, Heat Loads and Refrigeration Systems Design.

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

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.dme.qld.gov.au/mines/board_examiners.cfm

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]	$4350	Brisbane: 17-21 Aug 09 Perth: 12-16 Oct 09 Perth: 15-19 Mar 10	See "Minimum standards" in download list below
Practical mine ventilation (metalliferous)	MNMMSM631A	Establish the ventilation management system [metalliferous]	5-day workshop with assignments		$4350		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]			Concurrent enrolment in MNCU1106A
	MNCU1111A	Establish the gas management system	Self-paced distance study				Concurrent enrolment in MNCU1106A
	MNCU1116A	Establish the gas drainage management plan	Self-paced distance study				Concurrent enrolment in MNCU1106A
	MNCU1121A	Establish the outburst management plan	Self-paced distance study				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	$1000	Brisbane: 27 Aug 09 Perth: 21 Oct 09 Perth: 25 Mar 10	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	$1000	Brisbane: 28 Aug 09 Perth: 22 Oct 09 Perth: 26 Mar 10	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	$1900	Brisbane: 24-25 Aug 09 Perth: 19-20 Oct 09 Perth: 22-23 Mar 10	None but MNCU1106A or MNMMSM631A is highly recommended
Ventilation modelling (Ventsim Visual)	AMV103	Establish the mine ventilation model and conduct network analyses (includes heat loads and temperature modelling)	3-day workshop with assignment. Contact MVA before enrolling in this version.	Senior ventilation engineers, ventilation engineers/officers, mine planning engineers, Mines inspectors	$2800	Brisbane: 24-26 Aug 09 Perth: 19-21 Oct 09 Perth: 22-24 Mar 10	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	$1000	On request or by distance learning	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	$1000	On request or by distance learning	None

*All fees are $A. GST is additional. The fees listed above are for the non-accredited versions. Fees may be higher for workshops in some locations.

For the cost of the accredited versions, contact TQ directly on 1300 653 050.

GST is not payable for Australian students enrolling through TQ. Fees for accredited versions can be subject to change with changes in TAFE policy.Confirm fees prior to enrolment.

Details subject to change without notice. Check for current details before enrolment. Courses can be cancelled if there are insufficient registrations.

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

Check with TQ

1300 653 050