The courses will focus on the disciplines of safety, health, environment, quality management and community engagement (SHEC) within the mining industry.
"In Africa, great progress has been made in the practice of SHEC; however, there are many who have had no formal education in areas that are fundamental to sustainable development which is why we are offering practitioners the requisite specialised tertiary education," says CSMI director May Hermanus.
The short courses which form part of the Masters of Science programme, offered by the University of the Witwatersrand's School of Mining Engineering, are being presented to occasional students who wish to further their education and understanding of the SHEC fundamentals. A certificate of attendance would be received by those who attend or a certificate of competence would be received by those who are assessed (exam and assignment) and are deemed to be competent.
| Short Courses (NQF Level 9) on offer in 2013 are: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mining & the Environment | Ingrid Watson | 11 - 15 March |
| Risk Management | Prof May Hermanus | 6 - 10 March |
| Socio-economic Community and Development for the Mining Industry | Lois Hooge | 24 - 28 June |
| Occupational Health and Hygiene for Non-specialists | Dr Moreshnee Govender | 8 - 12 July |
| Sustainable Development in Mining & Industry | Julie Stacey | 19 - 23 August |
| OHS Leadership & Human Factors | Prof Kobus de Jager | 2 - 6 September |
| Geographical Information Systems | Dr Daniel Limpitlaw | 30 September - 3 October |
Venue: Centre for Sustainability in Mining and Industry, University of Witwatersrand
For further information, go to www.csmi.co.za or email az.ca.stiw@sanag.eerdnagol.
