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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study, Virtual Classroom	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

In India, there is a high accident density in opencast and underground mining, which adds to the hazards of this occupation. Some of the hazards include methane blast, fire, equipment failure, support failure, roof collapse, and more. These accidents directly affect the safety, health, and well-being of miners, along with having indirect implications on their productivity.

The addition of new mining technology and regulations, along with the latest amendments, can improve India's mining standards to match the international level.

The Mining Technology, Safety, Legislation Including the Latest Amendment certification course aims to share such knowledge with the mining personnel, to improve their awareness and reduce the potential for accidents.

Moreover, the Department of Mining Engineering of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) is organising the training programme.

It is a one-week short online course in which the candidates will be introduced to new mining technology, safety standards, underground safety, and various other areas; to increase their productivity and achieve "Zero Accident Potentiality".

The Highlights

Online lectures
Industry expert faculty members
Practicals
Group discussions
Short term course

Programme Offerings

online platform
Expert Faculty
Lectures
practical approach

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability
no

The course fee is inclusive of applicable GST and can be deposited through e-payment or demand draft.

Mining Technology, Safety, Legislation Including the Latest Amendment Course Fee Structure:

Programme	Tuition Fees
One-week short-term course	Rs. 29,500

Eligibility Criteria

The persons eligible for enrolment in the Mining Technology, Safety, Legislation Including the Latest Amendment course by IIT Kharagpur include executives of mining and allied industries, faculty members of universities and institutions. Also, DGMS, government organisation officers, candidates appearing for First- and Second-class Mines Managership exam, among others.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Geology

After successful completion of the Mining Technology, Safety, Legislation Including the Latest Amendment programme, the candidates will gain knowledge about the following:

Maintenance of higher safety standards in underground and opencast mines
Latest amendment on mining rules and regulations
Emerging areas in mining technology
How to ensure accident prevention
Risk management
Hazard mitigation

Who it is for

Safety Engineer

The course in Mining Technology, Safety, Legislation Including the Latest Amendment by IIT Kharagpur is created for executives or personnel who work in the mining industry and want to learn about the safety standards, risk management, and hazard mitigation involved. Candidates who aspire to take First or Second class Mine Managership exams can also apply.

Admission Details

To register for the Mining Technology, Safety, Legislation Including the Latest Amendment short term course go to the course webpage.
Register as a user by clicking on the New User Sign Up button and verify your email ID via the verification link mailed to you.
Upon verification, all candidates have to log in to the online portal.
The candidates are requested to send their nomination after successful registration along with the course fee to Prof. (Dr.) Samir Kumar Das.

Application Details

To fill out the application form, interested candidates need to enter details of their name, residence, contact, name, and address of their organization/institute, category, and designation.

The Syllabus

Instructors

IIT Kharagpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the methodology of this programme?

Candidates will receive lectures over the course duration by eminent faculty from DGMS, IIT Kharagpur, and more. Additionally, the programme comprises practical and group discussions to facilitate learning.

2: Which topics will this course cover?

This course will cover topics like the current scenario of the mining industry in India, its safety standards, various problems and their mitigation, recent advancements in mining technology, and the impact of mining operations on the health of the workers.

3: What are the objectives of this online course?

The online course aspires to spread awareness about the various new mining technologies, rules, regulations, and amendments to the professionals involved in this industry. It is also to disseminate information to the on-ground personnel which helps them improve their efficiency and productivity.

4: How can I clarify my queries before enrollment?

For any queries or doubts, please write to drsamirkumardas@gmail.com or samirdas@mining.iitkgp.ernet.in or call on any of these numbers: 9775885953, 9083213964, 7908920819.

5: Which organisations can apply for this online course?

Organisations such as Educational institutions, mining and allied industries, mining equipment manufacturing industries, CMPDI, DGMS, etc. can nominate their candidates for this course.