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Mining

The mining industry is a major driver of the Australian economy. The industry brings in billions of dollars through exports and employs thousands of people. Find a career working in a diverse and growing sector.

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Mining

About this industry

Australia is one of the world’s largest exporters in minerals and other resources. The jobs in the industry are diverse – from operating machinery to engineering and sciences. This industry covers extraction and mining support work such as exploration and drilling.

NSW Fee-Free training is fully funded by the NSW and Commonwealth governments.

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NSW Fee-Free training eligibility gives broad access to government-subsidised training and higher-level courses in targeted priority areas.

You may qualify for a range of discounts including fully-subsidised courses.

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How long will it take to complete this qualification?

Short Course

All short courses are currently shown as under 4 months duration, based on the Department of Education's internal data analysis. Ask your provider for more information.

Qualification

Duration information is based on 20 hours of class time per week and uses aggregated data reported to the Department by Smart and Skilled providers.

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

The duration indicates contract term which includes both formal training and full-time employment under a training contract. This is based on aggregated data reported to the Department by Smart and Skilled providers. Click here for more information about doing an apprenticeship or traineeship and ask your provider for guidance on your individual circumstances.