- Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) plans and directs engineering aspects of locating and extracting minerals from the earth.
- Skill Level
- 1
- Specialisations
- Process Engineer (Mining)
Skills Assessment Requirement
Unless you are exempt in very limited circ*mstances, you are required to have a positive Skills Assessment to apply for the visas listed above.
Skills Assessment authority for Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) is Engineers Australia. To have a positive skills assessment, you must meet the following criteria:
- Six pathways for skills assessment by Engineers Australia:
- Pathway A – If you hold an accredited qualification:
- Australian qualification pathway if you have studied in Australia and hold a qualification which is accredited by Engineers Australia
- Washington accord qualification pathway if your qualification is from a country which is a full signatory to the Washington Accord
- Sydney accord qualification pathway if your qualification is from a county which is a full signatory to the Sydney Accord
- Dublin accord qualification pathway if your qualification is from a country which is a full signatory to the Dublin Accord
- You otherwise hold other recognised qualifications
- Pathway B – Competency Demonstration Report Pathway
- If you do not hold an accredited qualification or do not want to be assessed according to your degree title or course content
- Competent English level = IELTS 6
- For any of the qualification pathways you are required to provide:
- CV/Resume containing a full summary of your engineering education and work experience
- Academic degree certificate (a letter of completion will only be accepted as a substitute before graduation and only for Australian qualifications)
- Complete and official academic transcript (including any recognition of prior learning and course syllabus where applicable)
- Official English translations of above documents where applicable
- For the competency demonstration report pathway, you are required to provide and prepare:
- CV/Resume containing a full summary of your engineering education and work experience
- A reference letter or certificate from your employer on official company letterhead
- A report containing evidence of continuing professional development, three ‘career episodes’ (each describing a specific aspect of your engineering activity) and a summary statement
- Pathway A – If you hold an accredited qualification:
Did you know?
When applying under any of the Accord Qualification Pathways Engineers Australia will only consider your qualification if it was obtained the same year or after the country in which you studied became a full Signatory.
You can follow these links for relevant dates and signatory details:
Washington Accord Pathway:follow this link
Sydney Accord Pathway: follow this link
Dublin Accord Pathway: follow this link
Potential Visa Pathways for Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
| ANZSCO | Occupation | Skills Assessment | 189 | 190 | 485 | 491 (State) | 491 (Family) | 186 (Direct) | 407 (Training) | 494 (regional Sponsored) | 482 (TSS Medium Term) |
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| 233611 | Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) | Engineers Australia | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Group: 2336 Mining Engineers
- Description
- Plan and direct the engineering aspects of locating and extracting minerals, petroleum and natural gas from the earth.
- Tasks
- Conducting preliminary surveys of mineral, petroleum and natural gas deposits with prospectors, Geologists, Geophysicists, other mineral scientists and other engineers to determine the resources present, the feasibility of extracting the reserves, and the design and development of the extraction process
- Preparing operation and project cost estimates and production schedules, and reporting progress, production and costs compared to budget
- Determining the most suitable methods of ore extraction taking account of such factors as depth of overburden, and attitude and physical characteristics of deposits and surrounding strata
- Preparing plans for tunnels and chambers, location and construction of mine shafts, layout of mine development and the application of appropriate mining techniques, often using computer modelling
- Assessing the natural, technical, financial and safety risks associated with the phases of the project development, construction and operations
- Determining the safety of processes, order of extraction and safety of mine walls, evaluating the risk of slippage and advising on the prevention of slippage and rock falls
- Planning and coordinating the utilisation of labour and equipment consistent with efficiency targets, statutes, safety guidelines and environmental conditions
- Planning and conducting research and providing advice on engineering operations for the exploration, location and extraction of petroleum and natural gas
- Determining location for drilling
- Deciding on types of derrick and equipment including seabed platforms
- Devising methods of controlling the flow of oil and gas from wells
- Skill Level
- Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Registration or licensing may be required.
- Occupations in this Group
- 233611 Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
- 233612 Petroleum Engineer
How to calculate your points (skilled visas)
To apply for a skilled visa, you need to know how many points you can score. The minimum score to be eligible for application is 65 points. However, depending on your occupation, the competitiveness, and the states you are applying to, you might need to score more points to get an invite.
Points will be given to you based on the following:
- Age
- Educational Qualifications
- Points for Professional Year
- Points for NAATI- Credentialled Community Language
- Points for 2 Year Study
- Points for English
- Points for Regional Study
- Points for Work Experience
- Points for Specialist Educational Qualifications (STEM)
- Points for Partner
Click here to calculate your points.
189 visa – Skilled Independent Visa
This 189 visa allows you to live, work and study in Australia permanently. It is a points-tested visa. The minimum score to apply is 65 points. However, based on previous invitation rounds, you would need to achieve a higher score to have a better chance of obtaining an invitation.
In short, to be eligible for visa 189, you need to meet the following criteria:
Immigration Points
Must score at least 65 points. Due to the competitive nature of this visa, a pool mark does not guarantee an invitation to apply.
English
Must have at least Competent English, i.e., IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Age
Must be under 45 years of age. There is however no age limit for the 189 NZ stream.
be invited
Must lodge the EOI and be invited by the Department of Home Affairs to apply for the visa.
Skills assessment
Must have positive skills assessment. Each occupation has a specific assessing authority.
HEALTH AND CHARACTER
Must meet health and character requirements.
Subclass 190 visa– Skilled Nominated Visa & Subclass 491 visa – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa
To apply for visa subclass 190 and visa subclass 491, you need to have a nomination from the state/territory government where you want to live and work. Each State and Territory have individual requirements that must be met in order to receive nomination. (See below)
While the 190 visa is a permanent visa, subclass 491 visa gives you right to live and work in regional Australia for 5 years with a pathway to permanent residency through the subclass 191 visa.
Another difference between the 190 and 491 visa is that you can only apply for visa subclass 491 if you are living and working in regional areas in Australia, while it is not a requirement if you are applying for the 190 visa.
In summary, to be eligible for 190 visa, you need to meet the following criteria:
Immigration Points
Must score at least 65 points, or higher points if the state or territory requires.
English
Must have at least Competent English, i.e., IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, or higher if the state or territory requires.
Age
Must be under 45 years of age.
be invited
Must lodge an EOI and be invited by the state or territory and then apply for the visa.
Skills assessment
Must have positive skills assessment. Each occupation has a specific assessing authority.
HEALTH AND CHARACTER
Must meet health and character requirements.
To check if the state/ territory government requirements for your occupation, refer to the following links
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485 Visa – Graduate Temporary Visa (Graduate Work Stream)
The 485 visa is a work visa available to international students who have completed two years of study in Australia. It is an 18-month visa that has full work rights and full study rights. It also allows you to travel freely to and from Australia throughout the validity of the visa.
To be eligible for visa 485, you need to meet the following criteria:
Visa History
Must hold a student visa when applying or have held one in the last 6 months.
English Level
Must have at least IELTS 6.0 or equivalent with no band less than 5, or equivalent.
Age
You must be under 50 years of age.
Education
Must have completed a two-year CRISCOS registered course(s).
Skills assessment
Must have positive 485 skills assessment.
Occupation
Your occupation must be on the MLTSSL list.
Subclass 491 Family Sponsored visa – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
This 491 Family sponsored visa requires you to have a family member who is living in regional area to sponsor you. This visa offers pathway to permanent residency through visa subclass 191.
Immigration Points
Must score at least 65 points, or higher points as it is competitive.
English
Must have at least Competent English, i.e., IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Age
Must be under 45 years of age.
be invited
Must lodge an EOI and be invited by DHA to apply for the visa.
Skills assessment
Must have positive skills assessment. Each occupation has a specific assessing authority.
HEALTH AND CHARACTER
Must meet health and character requirements.
Subclass 186 visa – Employer Nomination Scheme
If you have an employer who is willing to sponsor you, you may be eligible for a Subclass 186 visa. This visa is permanent and will allow you to live, work and study in Australia indefinitely. To be eligible for this visa, you need to have at least 3 years of working experience in your nominated occupation and a positive skills assessment. Alternatively, if you are a holder of a Subclass 457 or TSS visa, you can apply for Subclass 186 after working for your employer for at least 3 years under the Temporary Residence Transition stream.
Experience
At least 3-year fulltime work experience in the nominated occupation.
English
Must have at least Competent English, i.e., IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Age
Must be under 45 years of age, unless exempt.
Be Sponsored
Must be sponsored by an Australian employer.
Skills assessment
Must have a positive skills assessment. Exemptions apply for the 186TRT.
HEALTH AND CHARACTER
Must meet health and character requirements.
407 Training Visa
The 407 visa a short stay visa for individuals to participate in occupational training or professional development in Australia. This visa is generally valid to stay in Australia for 2 years. Please note this visa is subject to condition 8102 which forbids work apart from the training that is specified in the visa application. You are also required to maintain health insurance whilst in Australia.
To be eligible for visa 407, you need to meet the following criteria:
GTE
You must prove that you genuinely stay in Australia for training and will depart when you complete the training.
English Level
Must have Functional English, i.e. IELTS overall 4.5 with no band less than 4, or equivalent.
Age
Must be over 18 years old.
Be Sponsored
You must be sponsored by an approved temporary activities sponsor – Can be an employer or a commonwealth agency
HEALTH INSURANCE
Must hold valid private health insurance.
Health and Character
Must meet health and character requirements.
Subclass 494 visa – Skilled Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa
You can apply for subclass 494 if you have a regional employer who is willing to sponsor you. To be eligible for this visa, you must have at least 3 years of working experience in your nominated occupation and have a relevant skills assessment. With this visa, there is a requirement that you must work for the employer who is sponsoring you.
This visa provides pathway to permanent residency through the 191 visa.
Experience
At least 3 years full-time work experience in the nominated occupation.
English
Must have at least Competent English, i.e., IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Age
Must be under 45 years of age, unless exempt.
Be Sponsored
Must be sponsored by an Australian regional employer.
Skills assessment
Must have a positive skills assessment.
Location
Must live and work in regional areas in Australia.
Subclass 482 visa – Temporary Skill Shortage (Medium Term) visa
The Subclass 482 visa is a Temporary Skill Shortage visa that requires a sponsorship from an Australian employer. This visa allows to your live and work in Australia for up to 4 years. You may apply for as many 482 visas as you want, as long as the employer is willing to sponsor you.
Experience
At least 2 years work experience in the nominated occupation.
English Level
Must have IELTS overall of atleast 5.0 with no band less than 5.0.
Age
There is no age requirement for this visa.
Be Sponsored
Must be sponsored by an Australian employer.
Skills assessment
Generally not required unless on this list.
Health and Character
Must meet health and character requirements.
Job Outlook
$3,118 AUD
Weekly Earnings
90%
Work full time hours
Strong
Growth expected in the next 5 years
10% female
Gender share
48 hours
Average full-time
Very High Skill
Skill level rating
Study Pathway to Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
To become a Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum), you need a bachelor degree in engineering majoring in mining or geotechnical engineering to work as a Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum). Postgraduate studies may also be useful.
Am I eligible for a Student visa?
Course Details
Bachelor of Engineering (Mining)
- Duration: 4 years
- Total Course Cost Approx: $204,000 AUD
Requirements
- Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent
- Academic entry requirements apply that are dependent on the country in which you obtained your qualifications
- Previous studies in Advanced Mathematics and Physics
- English proficiency requirement – IELTS 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent
Related Courses
- Graduate Diploma in Mining
- Master of Engineering Technology (Mining Engineering)
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Regional Areas (Postcodes)
A list of postcodes eligible for the regional visas (491 and 494 visa). You would need to have a job offer with an employer which is based in one of these postcodes to be able to apply for the 494 visa.
State requirements for 491 and 190 visa
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- State requirements for 190 visa
- State requirements for 491 visa
186 visa
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GTI (Global Talent) visa
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