Principles of Fleet Management (MINE6111)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Mech & Mine Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Contact 4 Hours/ Week
Assessment methods
Written reports, presentation.
Course enquiries
Professor Peter Knights ()
Work Integrated Learning
Industry Projects
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
Truck/shovel systems are the most common means of extraction of mineral resources in surface mines. The optimal performance of truck/shovel fleets involves a knowledge of mine design, equipment performance characteristics, stochastic systems performance and management theory. This course aims to impart the fundamentals of successful fleet management to professionals charged with the management and control of such operations.