Surface and Underground Mining
University of Mines and Technology · Faculty of Mining and Minerals Technology
Will you get in?
Meet the minimum pass grades for this level and you will be considered. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at University of Mines and Technology you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThis certificate programme at the University of Mines and Technology introduces the essentials of both surface and underground mining. It is a practical, entry-level qualification for anyone hoping to start a career in the mining sector.
What the programme covers
Programmes of this kind usually cover the main methods of extracting minerals, from open-pit operations to underground workings. Students learn about drilling, blasting, haulage, ground support, and basic mine planning, along with the safety practices needed on any mining site. Because it is a certificate, the emphasis is on practical skills that can be applied directly in the workplace.
Who it is for and how you attend
This programme is designed for students from Agriculture, General Science, or Technical Studies backgrounds, so if you completed SHS in one of those streams you are eligible to apply. Entry is less competitive than many other engineering programmes, which means you do not need the same high grades as for a full degree. Classes run on weekends only — Saturday and Sunday — so you can study while working or managing other commitments.
Entry requirements
Subject requirements
Weekends only (Saturday and Sunday)
SHS backgrounds accepted
- Agriculture
- General Science
- Technical Studies
Aggregate needed
University of Mines and Technology publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Where graduates work
- Mining technician
- Mine supervisor
- Blasting assistant
- Safety officer
- Quarry supervisor