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Plant Operations

A program that qualifies you to efficiently operate, manage, and maintain mineral processing plants — from equipment management and process optimization to quality control and sustainability practices.

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A training program leading to employment

About the Program

A program that qualifies you to efficiently operate, manage, and maintain mineral processing plants — from equipment management and process optimization to quality control and sustainability practices.

The Intermediate Diploma in Mining Plant Operations offers a comprehensive learning and training experience spanning six academic semesters, followed by six months of on-the-job training at mineral processing plants. The program is designed to transfer the specialized knowledge and skills needed to efficiently operate, manage, and maintain mining plants; trainees learn the processing stages from crushing and grinding to separation and concentration, and train on the latest techniques in equipment management, process optimization, quality control, and environmental and sustainability practices, with hands-on training on simulators and in the institute's scaled-down mineral processing lab.

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Two training tracks

TVTC

Accredited by the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation

OJT

On-the-job training in mines and plants

60%

Minimum passing score for each unit

Training Tracks

Choose the track that suits you

Plant Operations — Two Years
Intermediate Diploma

Plant Operations — Two Years

Two years at the institute + six months of on-the-job training (OJT)66 credit hoursIntermediate diploma from the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC)

What will you learn?

The Intermediate Diploma in Mining Plant Operations offers a comprehensive learning and training experience spanning six academic semesters, followed by six months of on-the-job training at mineral processing plants. The program is designed to transfer the specialized knowledge and skills needed to efficiently operate, manage, and maintain mining plants; trainees learn the processing stages from crushing and grinding to separation and concentration, and train on the latest techniques in equipment management, process optimization, quality control, and environmental and sustainability practices, with hands-on training on simulators and in the institute's scaled-down mineral processing lab.

Career Opportunities After Graduation

Processing plant operator, operations supervisor, quality control technician, process instrumentation and control technician, environmental compliance officer, with the option to pursue further studies in mineral and industrial engineering.

Plant Operations — One Year
Associate Diploma

Plant Operations — One Year

One year at the institute + three months of on-the-job training (OJT)36 credit hoursAssociate diploma from the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC)

What will you learn?

An intensive one-year track that equips trainees with core operational skills in mining plants — from operating units and monitoring performance indicators to applying safety and quality procedures — followed by three months of on-the-job training to apply this knowledge in a real production environment.

Career Opportunities After Graduation

Plant operator, operations technician assistant, quality control technician at mineral processing plants.

Before Graduation

Graduation Requirements

  • Complete all course units: pass all written and performance assessments for every unit in the program (60% minimum passing grade).

  • Complete on-the-job training: successfully finish the required training period while demonstrating practical application of skills in a professional environment.

Next Step

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