Mine Ventilation
Intake commences 28 September 2026
40 PD hours
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Quick facts
Duration40 hours
8 weeks
Delivery100% online
Course TypeProfessional
Certificate
2026 Intake28 September 2026
PD HoursUp to 40
LanguageEnglish
Course Overview
- Gain real-world expertise in ventilation system design, measurement, and optimisation, ensuring underground operations run efficiently and safely.
- Learn from industry-leading experts, including J. Daniel Stinnette, and benefit from global best practices tailored to diverse mining environments.
- Understand common pitfalls and challenges in mine ventilation and how to proactively avoid them.
- Apply insights from case studies featuring real-world mine ventilation scenarios from around the world.
- Engage in a flexible online learning experience, blending self-paced modules with live virtual classrooms for practical discussions.
- Develop skills that enhance career growth in mine safety, engineering, and operational leadership, making them indispensable in their organisations.
Who should enrol?
This course is designed for professionals who are directly or indirectly responsible for underground ventilation systems, including:
- Mine ventilation engineers, ventilation officers, and mining engineers
- Safety and occupational health professionals managing mine ventilation compliance
- Mine managers, superintendents, and technical services professionals
- Environmental and regulatory professionals overseeing ventilation and air quality standards
- Mining consultants and researchers seeking to deepen their expertise in ventilation design and best practices
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Course Modules
Module 1
Introduction to Underground Mine Ventilation
Topics:
- What is “mine ventilation” and why is it important
- What are the fundamental theories of mine ventilation
- Understand airflow dynamics concepts
- The vocabulary of mine ventilation
Module 2
Airborne Contaminants (Dust, Gases, DPM)
Topics:
- Common contaminant types
- Effective mitigation strategies
- Regulatory limits and architecture
- Monitoring and control
Module 3
Bulk Air Heating and Cooling
Topics:
- Heat Stress
- Cold Stress
- Theory of bulk air heating (thermodynamics)
- Theory of bulk air cooling
- Measure of cooling system performance
- Installation variety and technology
Module 4
Metal/Non-Metal Mine Ventilation System Design
Topics:
- Key parameters that impact M/NM ventilation design
- Primary vs secondary auxiliary systems
- Utilisation of airflow and design theory
- Ventilation control and airflow determination
- Common hazards and mitigation techniques
- Ventilation surveys
Module 5
Coal Mine Ventilation System Design
Topics:
- Key parameters that impact coal mine ventilation design
- Common coal mine ventilation systems
- Ventilation control and airflow determination
- Utilisation of airflow and volumetric efficiency
- Common hazards and mitigation techniques
- Ventilation surveys
Module 6
Ventilation Network Planning and Simulation
Topics:
- Theories of mine ventilation simulation
- Strategies for mine ventilation simulation
- Ventilation simulation for mine planning
- Practical aspects of model construction
- Example problem project (M/NM and Coal)
Course Pricing
- Exclusive discounts
- Access to digital library
- Networking opportunities
- Professional development
- Industry insights
- Networking opportunities
- Professional development
- Industry insights
Course facilitators
All programs have been developed in consultation with leading organisations in the mining industry, subject matter experts and community leaders to ensure you gain the latest knowledge and develop relevant skills to accelerate your career.
J. Daniel Stinnette
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Digital credentials
Earn recognition for your learning
Receive both a digital badge and a formal certificate to showcase your newly acquired skills and knowledge. Your badge links to a detailed course outline and can be added to your LinkedIn profile, email signature, intranet, or other platforms—making your achievements easily accessible and trusted by employers and colleagues.
Earn digital credentials
Showcase your studies, validate your knowledge
Verify your new skills and knowledge with a digital badge that you can add to your LinkedIn profile, email signature, intranet, or any other online account.
Your badge links to a detailed outline of the course, showcasing and validating your new skills in a format that employers and colleagues can easily access and trust. You can also choose to download a personalised certificate.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the technical requirements to participate in the course? i.e. do I need a webcam, microphone, etc?
The course will be run entirely online via a cloud-based platform which can be accessed via computer, tablet or phone. Participants will simply need to have a working Internet connection and a computer, tablet or phone with sound to access the course. They will not be required to download any software and will not require any hardware like a webcam or microphone.
How long will the course take?
The entire course will run over eight weeks (six modules over six weeks plus another two weeks to finish all course components). It is expected that participants will take about 40 hours to finish the entire course. This includes attendance at live virtual classrooms and completion of all learning activities.
Must a participant complete and pass all modules in order to finish the course?
Yes, it is a requirement for participants to complete all modules and pass all learning activities, including the final assessment. A professional certificate will be awarded upon successful completion.
How often will the courses be run?
We aim to run two to three intakes each year.
Can a participant sign up for only one or two modules?
Unfortunately no, the course must be completed in its entirety.
Will the course be delivered in other languages?
No, the course is currently delivered in English only. We are looking at delivering the course in other languages in the near future.
How many PD hours do I receive for undertaking the course?
Participants can earn professional development (PD) hours for undertaking the course. One contact hour of technical content is equivalent to one PD hour.