AES-RE Specialisation Mining Engineering (RE-EMC) en

Program overview
01-Mar-2016 11:40
Year 2015/2016
Organization Civil Engineering and Geosciences
Education Master Applied Earth Sciences
Code Omschrijving ECTS p1 p2 p3 p4 p5
AES-RE Specialisation Mining Engineering (RE-EMC)

AES-RE Specialisation Mining Engineering (EMC) 1st Year
EMC-A/CS-14 Case Study 7
EMC-A/FM Financial Modelling 2
EMC-A/FST Feasibility Studies 3
EMC-A/MV-14 Mine Ventilation 6
EMC-A/RME Reserve Modelling and Estimation 4
EMC-A/SMD Surface Mine Design 4
EMC-A/UMD Underground Mine Design 4
EMC-H/ARSM Applied Rock and Soil Mechanics 5
EMC-H/BSREM Business Strategies and Risk Evaluation in Mining 5
EMC-H/ESD Environment and Sustainable Development 5
EMC-H/FEPHRM Field Experience and Project in Hard Rock Mining 5
EMC-H/MRD Mineral Resource Definition 10
AES-RE Specialisation Mining Engineering (EMC) 2nd Year
AESM2010 Final Thesis Resource Engineering 30
EMC-D/BQM Business and Quality Management 5
EMC-D/IS Investments Scenarios: identifying & mitigating project risk 3
EMC-D/LHS Legal, Health and Safety 10
EMC-D/MOM Mine Operational Management 2
EMC-D/PEIP Project Execution / Implementation Plan 7
EMC-D/SSL Soft Skills and Leadership 3
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Year 2015/2016
AES-RE Specialisation Mining Engineering (RE-EMC)
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Year 2015/2016
AES-RE Specialisation Mining Engineering (EMC) 1st Year
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EMC-A/CS-14 Case Study 7
Responsible Instructor Dr. ing. L. Rattmann
Contact Hours / Week 0/0/4/4
x/x/x/x
Education Period 3
4
Start Education 3
Exam Period 4
Course Language English
Expected prior knowledge Courses on mining, mine planning and mine design, equipment selection, project management, mineral economics, feasibility
studies, financial modelling
Course Contents Assisted by tutors the students prepare in teams a case study for a greenfield mining project.
Task description:
4 week time period, 4-6 students per team
Given information: Drilling data, location, geological information
Self-dependent organization of teamwork, monitoring of progress
Research work to collect needed information and data, engineer-like development of logical assumptions
Planning, Design, Calculations, Description of all functions and tasks of a mining project
Preparation of a preliminary bankable feasibility study (written report)
Presentation of the project to a group of experts representatives of the industry and a financing house.
Study Goals Development of Team working skills
Self-organization and time management
Realistic hands-on experience on how to perform feasibility studies
Engineer-like development of practicable coherent and thorough plans for all functions and tasks of a mining project
Education Method Self-dependent teamwork assisted by a tutor
Assessment Written report (feasibility study)
Presentations to a panel of experts.
Contact This course is given at RWTH Aachen. Contact: Herr Dr. L. Rattmann: rattmann@bbk1.rwth-aachen.de
EMC-A/FM Financial Modelling 2

x/x/x/x
Education Period 3
4
Start Education 3
Exam Period 4
Course Contents Introductory Example Cash Flow Model
Introduction
Cash Flow
oCash-In (Revenues, Net Smelter Return, etc.)
oCash-Out (Operational Expenditures (opex), Capital Expenditures (capex), Government Takes, etc.)
oNon-Cash Items (Depreciation)
oCash Surplus
Present Value Concept
oDiscounting
oNet Present Value (NPV)
oInternal Rate of Return (IRR)
Financial Indicators
oNPV
oIRR
oPay Out Time
oUltimate Cash Surplus
oMaximum Exposure
Sensitivity Analysis
Study Goals Students should understand principles of cash flow modeling
Students should be able to create a cash flow model for a mining project in Excel
Education Method Lecture
Literature and Study Handouts
Materials
Assessment Assignment Cash Flow Model in Excel (Teamwork)
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EMC-A/FST Feasibility Studies 3
Contact Hours / Week 0/0/1.5/1.5
x/x/x/x
Education Period 3
4
Start Education 3
Exam Period 4
Expected prior knowledge Basic understanding of the mining sector
Basic understanding of (mining) engineering science
Course Contents Introduction
Importance of Feasibility Studies, Integration in Exploration Stage
Scoping-Study, Pre-Feasibility-Study, Bankable Feasibility Study
Content of Feasibility Studies (Preface, General, Environment, Geology, Reserves, Mine Development Plan, Mining Plan,
Project Plan, Processing, Surface Plant, Infrastructure, Staffing, Marketing, Financial Modelling, etc.)
Study Goals Students should understand importance, scope and content of a feasibility study
Students should develop an understanding of the interdependencies between the different tasks of a feasibility study
Students should be able to develop a project plan for the preparation of a feasibility study
Assessment Assignment project plan for the preparation of a feasibility study
EMC-A/MV-14 Mine Ventilation 6

x/x/x/x
Education Period 3
4
Start Education 3
Exam Period 4
Expected prior knowledge Thermodynamics, Physics, General Mining, empirical fluid mechanics
Course Contents Lecture
Introduction
Applied Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics
Fan Applications in Underground Mines
Subsurface Ventilations Systems
Auxiliary Ventilation
Air Conditioning
Dust
Mine Gas
Mine Ventilation Network Calculations
Lab
Air Conditioning
Auxiliary Ventilation
Main Fan
Mine Ventilation Project
Case study network calculations (ventsim) for experimental mine (Teamwork)
Presentation of Results
Written report
Study Goals Gaining Basic Knowledge in Mine Ventilation ; Calculation and Design of Mine Ventilation Networks, Capability to consider
Mine Ventilation Requirements in Underground Mine Planning, Capability to control Ventilation Networks by Surveys. Basic
knowledge of Methane Occurence and Prediction of Methane Degassing in Underground Coal Mines. Understanding dust
generated hazards and their mitigation. Basic Knowledge in mine climatisation.
Education Method Lectures, Laboratory Group Work, ventilation project, Field Trip
Literature and Study Handouts
Materials
Assessment The assessment consists of a written report and presentation of the laboratory group work and a written exam.
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EMC-A/RME Reserve Modelling and Estimation 4
Course Coordinator Dr. ing. L. Rattmann
x/x/x/x
Education Period 3
4
Start Education 3
Exam Period 4
Expected prior knowledge Basic understanding of the mining sector
Basic understanding of (mining) engineering science
Course Contents Introduction to SURPAC,
from drill data to deposit model and basic mine design in SURPAC
Study Goals Students should develop a general understanding of the SURPAC mine planning software
In SURPAC the students should be able to create a deposit model out of drilling data
In SURPAC the students should be able to create a basic mine design for underground and surface mines
Education Method Lecture, interactive computer labs, teamwork
Literature and Study SURPAC software provided by RWTH Aachen, handouts, manuals
Materials
Assessment Exam, Assignment in SURPAC
Contact Prof. Dr. Chris Niemann-Delius; niemann-delius@bbk3.rwth-aachen.de
EMC-A/SMD Surface Mine Design 4

Course Coordinator Dr. ing. L. Rattmann
x/x/x/x
Education Period 3
4
Start Education 3
Exam Period 4
Expected prior knowledge General knowledge of Surface/Open Pit Mining
"Reserve Modeling and Estimation"
Course Contents Repetition/Update Mining methods and Selection of Mining Method,
Planning Mining Process,
Basic mine design (based on "Reserve Modeling and Estimation" in SURPAC )
Calculation of UPL,
Open Pit Optimization
Open Pit Mine Design,
Planning and Design of Mine Development, (Pay Mineral and Waste)
Study Goals Students should be able to select a surface mining method (for a given deposit) and to develop a basic mine design, mine
development plan and mining plan
Education Method Lectures and tutorials (tutors guide students through assignments)
Literature and Study Handouts and selected publications
Materials
Assessment Written Exam and presentation
Contact Prof. Dr. Chris Niemann-Delius; niemann-delius@bbk3.rwth-aachen.de
EMC-A/UMD Underground Mine Design 4

x/x/x/x
Education Period 3
4
Start Education 3
Exam Period 4
Expected prior knowledge Basic understanding of underground mining
Familiar with technical terms in mining
Course Contents Repetition/Update UG Mining Methods
Selection Mining Method
Determination Production Rate
Design workings
Planning and Design of the Mining Process (extraction, loading, hauling, hoisting, cycle times, production capacity)
Planning and Design Physical Mine Development
Planning and Design Auxilliary Processes
Mine development plan, production plan
Study Goals Students should be able to select an underground mining method (for a given deposit) and to develop a basic mine design, mine
development plan and mining plan
Assessment Written exam, assignment
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EMC-H/ARSM Applied Rock and Soil Mechanics 5
Responsible Instructor O. Hedstrom
Course Coordinator M. Rinne
x/x/x/x
Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Exam Period 1
Course Contents The course deals with the rock mechanical designing philosophy focused on mining in hard rock. Soil mechanics is dealt to
assess slope stability of loose geomaterials. Approaches and tools used in rock mechanics design (empirical, analytical and
numerical techniques). Rock mass stability and requirements for rock support. Mechanical properties of hard rocks, rock mass
classification, rock stress and its measurement, stope design in UG hard rock mining (Stability Graph method), mining method
selection techniques (Nicholas method), rock reinforcement incl. (cable)bolting, meshing, shotcreting and backfilling. Basis and
principles of numerical methods for problems related to soil and rock, deformations and failure.
Study Goals After the course the student have a basic knowledge on hard rock behavior in mining conditions. The student is capable to apply
the classical methods in rock mechanics design and identify limitations of different methods. Students can make simple
geotechnical analyses using numerical methods and understands the potential and restrictions of different types of numerical
models.
Education Method Lectures and compulsory exercises. Mapping, drilling and bolting exercises in the Otaniemi research tunnel. Use of software:
Stability analyses and demonstrations on numerical methods.
Literature and Study Support of Underground Excavations in Hard Rock. Hoek E, Kaiser P, Bawden W. A.A. Balkema, 1995. Lecture notes. Slides
Materials and additional material will be provided digitally.
Assessment Written exam.
Contact Aalto University, School of Engineering. Contact: Prof. Mikael Rinne: mikael.rinne@aalto.fi
EMC-H/BSREM Business Strategies and Risk Evaluation in Mining 5

Course Coordinator O. Hedstrom
x/x/x/x
Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Exam Period 1
Expected prior knowledge Geology, general mining, general engineering
Course Contents Technical skills and disciplines including, mineral markets and market analysis, risk evaluation, commercial strategies, financing
and investment scenarios, operations management, environmental risks and their management, social and governance risks and
their management, equipment selection, mine machine reliability and maintenance, maintenance economics.
Study Goals Students recognize the importance of mineral resources and understand the elements of the global mining market. Student can
identify factors of business risk in mining and apply appropriate methods. Students know critical engineering and geoscience
disciplines related to particular elements of the value chain in mining, students understand the role of the mining engineer and
responsibilities of related disciplines in the mineral resource business. Students understand the role of maintenance and
operational reliability of production machinery.
Education Method Lectures, assignments on different topics, oral presentation and discussion on project results.
Literature and Study Slides and additional material will be provided digitally.
Materials
Assessment Written exam.
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EMC-H/ESD Environment and Sustainable Development 5
x/x/x/x
Education Period 2
Start Education 2
Exam Period 2
Expected prior knowledge Basics of engineering geology, Statistics, Inorganic Chemistry, Physics, Ore geology and mineralogy
Course Contents Life cycle of metal ore mining, Sustainability and environmental performance of mining, Standards and environmental
performance indicators, Environmental emissions during the LC-of Mine, Acid Mine Drainage, Mining waste management,
Hydrogeology and hydrology in relevance to mining, Groundwater in mining activities
Management and remediation of mine pollution
Environmental geology, Environmental Impacts, Mining, Environmental management systems, Mine Water treatment.
Study Goals After this course, students comprehend the environmental impacts over the life span a mine. They know key concepts and
components of environmental management systems and possible remediation methodologies and practices. They know about
environmental permitting processes applied in Nordic countries and the relevant EU-level international legislation and
commitments. They have been introduced to also sustainability reporting guidelines applied in mining industry. They will be
able to assess conceptually acid mine drainage potential and hydrogeological impacts of mining.
Education Method Lectures, Group Work, Assignments
Literature and Study The slides will be provided digitally.
Materials
Assessment The assessment consists of a written report and presentation of the group work and a written exam.
Contact This course is given at Aalto University. Contact: Prof. Jussi Leveinen, (firstname.familyname@aalto.fi)
EMC-H/FEPHRM Field Experience and Project in Hard Rock Mining 5

x/x/x/x
Education Period 1
2
Start Education 1
Exam Period 2
Expected prior knowledge Basics in geology and geomechanics, or civil engineering
Course Contents Visits to operating hard rock mines and mining equipment manufacturers. Operation processes are studied and compared.
Study Goals After the course the student has gathered personal experience on operating mines. Her/his understanding is improved on the
effect of local conditions on mine operations. The student has improved skills to relate theory to mining praxis.
Education Method Students prepare and present reports on selected subjects after the tour.
Literature and Study Material obtained from the mines and notes from presentations. Articles found from literature research.
Materials
Assessment Report assessment.
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EMC-H/MRD Mineral Resource Definition 10
x/x/x/x
Education Period 2
Start Education 2
Exam Period 2
Expected prior knowledge Basics of engineering geology, Statistics, Inorganic Chemistry, Physics
Course Contents Basics of Ore Geology, Ore Minerals and Ore Types, Assessment of Ore Grade, Ore Evaluation, Assaying and Grade Control,
Assessment of Mineral Liberation, Acid Generation Potential. Data Acquisition and Ore Exploration Methods. Application of
Geostatistics in Resource Modelling, Reporting Codes and Guidelines.
Study Goals After the course, students have basic knowledge of ore mineralogy and assessment of ore grade. The can apply mineralogical and
chemical analysis in ore evaluation, assaying, grade control, and assessment of mineral liberation. They know main ore types and
have developed an understanding of the relevance ore geological information to mining activities. They know data acquisition
and exploration methodologies. They can apply geostatistics in resource modeling and definition and compile information
following relevant reporting codes and guidelines.
Education Method Lectures, Laboratory Group Work, Assignments
Literature and Study The slides will be provided digitally.
Materials
Assessment The assessment consists of a written report and presentation of the laboratory group work and a written exam.
Contact This course is given at Aalto University. Contact: Prof. Jussi Leveinen, (firstname.familyname@aalto.fi)
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Year 2015/2016
AES-RE Specialisation Mining Engineering (EMC) 2nd Year
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AESM2010 Final Thesis Resource Engineering 30
Responsible Instructor Dr. M.W.N. Buxton
Contact Hours / Week
x/x/x/x
Education Period Different, to be announced
Start Education 1
2
3
4
5
Exam Period 1
2
3
4
Different, to be announced
Exam by appointment
EMC-D/BQM Business and Quality Management 5

Responsible Instructor Dr. J. Benndorf
Contact Hours / Week 2.5/2.5/0/0
x/x/x/x
Education Period 1
2
Start Education 1
Exam Period 2
Expected prior knowledge Statistics, Recourse Modeling and Estimation.
Course Contents Principles of optimization including Linear Programming, Dynamic Programming, Integer Programming, Stochastic integer
Programming, Simulation based optimization.
Optimization in Mining decisions: cut-off grade optimization, ultimate pit limit definition using Lerch-Grossmann algorithm,
Push back design and Optimization, Long-term mine planning optimization, short-term production scheduling optimization,
materials handling simulation and optimization, blending strategies.
Study Goals Students recognize the potential of optimization in the planning and operation phase of a mine and the risk and opportunity
associated with it.
Students understand basic concepts of mathematical optimization and are able to identify applications along the chain of mining.
Student can apply methods basic methods of optimizations to simple cases in cut-off grade estimation, final pit limit and push
back design, long-term mine planning and short-term production scheduling.
Students understand the critical character geological uncertainty to mining project risk
Students are able to select methods for evaluating geological uncertainty and integrate it into robust decision making in mining.
Education Method Lectures, assignments, practical work in projects of 2 to 4 students, self-studying.
Literature and Study The slides will be provided digitally, references for reading are provided.
Materials
Assessment The assessment consists of a set of assignments (20%) a written project report (30%) and a written examination (50%)
Contact This course is given at TU Delft. Contact: Herr Dr. J. Benndorf: j.benndorf@tudelft.nl
Expected prior Knowledge BSc in Engineering
Academic Skills see study goals
Literature & Study to be announced during lectures
Materials
Judgement see Assessment
Permitted Materials during open book exam
Exam
Collegerama No
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EMC-D/IS Investments Scenarios: identifying & mitigating project risk 3
x/x/x/x
Education Period 1
2
Start Education 1
Exam Period 2
Expected prior knowledge Geology, General Mining, General Engineering
Course Contents Mining Value Chain: From Resource definition, mine design and planning, operation (Extraction and logistics), stockpiling and
blending processing, market (mine closure) (Introduction and small colloquium) 1 day
Technical skills and disciplines: Resource Definition and Modeling, Geo-mechanics, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology,
Legal, Health safety aspects, open and underground mine design, Mineral economics, Reserve estimation, Operations
management, chemical and physical processing and mine closure and remediation (set of introduction lectures by teachers of
EMC) (3 days)
Mineral Markets and Market Analysis: Commodities, technological development, Forecast key drivers, Geographical Impacts,
Geopolitics Trade routes (BMO or Haagse center of strategy) (2 days with exercises)
Risk Evaluation: Concept of uncertainty and risk mitigation, discount rates evaluations, methods techniques and factors and
practical exercise (BMO) (1 day)
Commercial Strategies: Strategy of Growth, commodity and geographic focus, Junior, mid-tier and major companies, Roles of
owner, investor, contractor, consultant (1 day)
Financing an Investment Scenarios: Self-finance, finance options, bank shares, joint ventures, equity split (1 day)
Study Goals -Students recognize the importance for Mineral Resources and understand the elements of the global mining market
-Students understand basic terminology related to Mineral Resources and Reserves
-Student can identify factors of business risk in mining and apply appropriate methods
-Students know critical engineering and geoscience disciplines related to particular elements of the value chain in mining
-Students understand the role of the mining engineer and responsibilities of related disciplines in the Mineral Resource Business
Education Method Lectures, assignments, practical work, self-studying
Literature and Study Presentations and references.
Materials
Assessment Assignments on different topics, oral presentation and discussion on project results
Contact This course is given at TU Delft. Contact: Herr Dr. M. Buxton
EMC-D/LHS Legal, Health and Safety 10

Course Coordinator Dr. M.W.N. Buxton
x/x/x/x
Education Period 1
2
Start Education 1
Exam Period 2
Course Contents Occupational health and safety shared value: Safety versus production, Promoting safe behaviours, The duty of care concept,
Health and safety strategy formulation: Safety systems, Communicating the message and culture, Hazard identification
Safety structure: Organisation
Safety processes: Standards, policies and procedures, Risk assessment and management, Policy support and reinforcement,
Follow-through Job safety analyses and safe working procedures, Substance abuse, Fatigue management
Study Goals Students understand importance of Health and safety management in Mining
Students understand basic health and safety management in the mining industry throughout the mine life cycle
Students are aware of legal requirements and applicable international standards
Students understand responsibilities and liabilities at all levels of employments
Student are able to perform a job hazard analysis and risk assessment and define mitigation and safety procedures
Education Method Lectures, assignments, projects, self study
Materials
Assessment Assignments, small group project and oral presentation and discussion
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EMC-D/MOM Mine Operational Management 2
x/x/x/x
Education Period 1
2
Start Education 1
Exam Period 2
Course Contents Organization, Roles, functions and responsibilities in a mining operation
Mine planning and scheduling: Mine planning systems, scheduling and optimization, Short- and long-term scheduling The life-
of-mine plan and operating budget, The annual operating budget, Cost code systems (mapping operation in accounting system)
Managing mining operations: Owner versus contract mining, Geotechnical considerations, Equipment reliability improvement
and maintenance, Maintenance philosophies
Materials management: Materials management philosophies, The supply function, Transport, Price and risk sharing with
suppliers,
Contracts and supply agreements
Land access and compensation management
Operations reporting: The importance of mine operations reporting, Establishing operations reporting systems, Reconciliation,
survey and grade control
Continuous Improvement: Process mapping, Gap analysis, Debottlenecking, Root-cause analysis, Identifying, quantifying and
ranking opportunities
Study Goals Students are able to assemble a project execution plan
Education Method Lectures, assignments, self study
Assessment Assignment
EMC-D/PEIP Project Execution / Implementation Plan 7

x/x/x/x
Education Period 1
2
Start Education 1
Exam Period 2
Course Contents Case study to define an Operations Execution Plan in an contractor mining scenario. It involves life of the mine and short term
mine planning, cost estimation and budgeting, equipment section, supply strategy, maintenance strategy, organization set up,
reporting system, environmental management procedures, health and safety procedures, risk management plan, mine closure and
remediation.
Study Goals Integrate all previous course content.
Education Method Group project
Assessment A written execution plan and report (70%) and oral presentation and discussion (30%).
EMC-D/SSL Soft Skills and Leadership 3

x/x/x/x
Education Period 1
2
Start Education 1
Exam Period 2
Course Contents Leadership Role, Skills and Styles: Definition and the Leadership, Collaborative leadership, Transitional leadership, Visionary
leadership, Situational leadership
Leadership and Communication: Basics of effective Communication, Barriers to communications, Verbal & non-verbal
communication, Conducting effective meetings
Leadership and Problem-Solving: Problem solving steps, Identifying the problem, Techniques for developing alternatives,
Getting consensus
Leadership and Management: Authority Vs. Responsibility, Delegation and Acceptance, Roles and relationships
Leadership and Management of Change: The need for change, Psychology of resistance to change, Implementing the change
model, Developing the change management plan, Communicating for change
Leadership and Ethics: Integrity, Ethics and Values, Emotional intelligence
Study Goals understands what constitutes a good leader
identifies the changes necessary to become a good leader
understands the principles of management
knows the key tasks of a manager
knows different styles of leadership and how and when to apply them
knows how and when to delegate
Education Method Lectures, assignments, projects, self study
Materials
Assessment Assignments, small group project and oral presentation and discussion
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Dr. J. Benndorf
Unit Civiele Techniek & Geowetensch
Department Grondstoffentechnologie
Telephone +31 15 27 86024
Room KG 00.040
Dr. M.W.N. Buxton

Unit Civiele Techniek & Geowetensch
Department Grondstoffentechnologie
Telephone +31 15 27 89674
Room KG 00.480
O. Hedstrom
Dr. ing. L. Rattmann
M. Rinne
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Program overview

Code Omschrijving ECTS p1 p2 p3 p4 p5

AES-RE Specialisation Mining Engineering (RE-EMC)

AES-RE Specialisation Mining Engineering (RE-EMC)

AES-RE Specialisation Mining Engineering (EMC) 1st Year

EMC-A/FM Financial Modelling 2

EMC-A/MV-14 Mine Ventilation 6

EMC-A/SMD Surface Mine Design 4

EMC-A/UMD Underground Mine Design 4

EMC-H/BSREM Business Strategies and Risk Evaluation in Mining 5

EMC-H/FEPHRM Field Experience and Project in Hard Rock Mining 5

AES-RE Specialisation Mining Engineering (EMC) 2nd Year

EMC-D/BQM Business and Quality Management 5

EMC-D/LHS Legal, Health and Safety 10

EMC-D/PEIP Project Execution / Implementation Plan 7

EMC-D/SSL Soft Skills and Leadership 3

Dr. M.W.N. Buxton

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