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.