Australian Institute of Mine Surveyors (AIMS) Bursary

In 2014, USQ will offer one Australian Institute of Mine Surveyors (AIMS) Bursary.

Mine surveying is a specialist area of surveying involving the measurement, representation and management of data associated with a mining operation.

Mine Surveyors are responsible for guiding and controlling the location where mining occurs. They apply their specialised skills in dynamic and diverse environments, to accurately and efficiently plan and measure the location of mining in three dimensions to produce operational and statutory mine plans, using the latest in global navigation satellite systems (GPS), automated surveying technology and computer aided drafting.

Mine Surveyors are employed in open cut (surface) and underground mines in both the coal and metalliferous industries and also assist in mine planning, exploration and in securing and renewing mining approvals.

Mine Surveyors are required to be accredited (Registered) to carry out mining surveys. This process involves obtaining practical mine surveying experience after completing tertiary education and the preparation of a number of specialized mining projects to demonstrate competency.

Value

The Bursary will have a maximum value of $1,500.

The successful applicant may be offered professional work experience as mutually arranged.  The recipient will also receive an Affiliate Membership with AIMS for one year.

Eligibility

To be eligible applicants must:

• be an Australian Citizen or have permanent resident status
• continue their studies in a Bachelor of Spatial Science Technology in Semester 1, 2014
• be entering into the third year of their degree (have successfully completed 16 USQ courses)
• be enrolled at Toowoomba campus
• be enrolled in a minimum of 2 study units in Semester 1
• be studying on-campus, external or online.

Selection criteria

Applicants will:

• submit a personal statement indicating:
  • why they would like to work in the mining industry
  • how the Bursary will assist them to achieve their future career plans
• provide evidence of academic achievement, e.g. high school report card or post-secondary academic history, as applicable
• have a high level of academic achievement.

How to apply

Complete the USQ Continuing Students Scholarships Application Form (PDF* 95KB) and post the application and all supporting documents to:

Private and Confidential
Scholarship Officer
Student Services
University of Southern Queensland
West Street
Toowoomba QLD 4350
AUSTRALIA

Applicants must also attach a Statement of Support (PDF* 162KB) with their application.

Applicants may be required for an interview and are asked to maintain up-to-date USQ Personal Details via UConnect.

Please note the USQ Continuing Students Scholarship Application Form will be available on this webpage from  August.

Closing date

Further information

University of Southern Queensland
Phone:  1800 269 500
Email:  study@usq.edu.au

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