P ROFESSIONAL D EVELOPMENT

RUNGES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES

- Enhancing human capital

Runge is committed to helping the mining industry create a sustainable

workforce through best-of-breed Professional Development Courses
For over thirty years, Runge has provided global professional development solutions to
some of the worlds largest mining companies.
Available globally, Runges Professional Development Courses provide hands-on workshops
with scenarios developed from real-life mine site examples. This ensures that participants will
receive knowledge and skills they can apply to their working environment immediately.
Runge provides the following Professional Development Courses;
Mining for Non Miners Coal (1 day)
Mining for Non Miners Metal (1 day)
Mining Economics (2 days)
Integrated Open Pit Coal Mine Planning (4 days)
Truck and Shovel Mining Systems (3 days)
Dragline Mining Systems (2 days)
Coal Seam Gas Reservoir Assessment (2 days)
The Business of Underground Coal Mining (2 days)
Based on Runges real-world knowledge of the mining industry, our Professional Development
Courses are leading edge in terms of content and delivery.

Mining for Non-Miners

Participants will learn skills and
mining concepts through this unique
experiential course
Mining for Non-Miner aims to provide those from a nonmining background with a comprehensive understanding
of the mining industry. Participants will gain a greater
understanding of the operational practices pivotal
to the mining industry. They will also learn about
different mining methods, be able to interpret essential
terminology, and so feel more comfortable interacting
with core mining staff.
Presented in both coal and metal centric formats,
Mining for Non-Miners is the leading course of its kind
throughout the world.

Integrated Open Pit Coal Mine

Planning
Achieve better open cut coal mine
plans through better design
The aim of this course is to illustrate the basic concepts
that underpin efficient and effective mine planning for
open cut coal mines.
From the fundamentals of open pit mining to economic
and operational analysis, this course will provide tools
and techniques to support effective medium to long-term
decision-making, based on managing cost and risk.
The approach adopted and techniques used in the course
are aimed at achieving better mines by design. This is the
long-term objective and the primary emphasis within the
course. Participants will also be exposed to many other
techniques which can be applied immediately for quick
results.

Dragline Mining Systems

Learn how to maximise the benefits
achieved through the efficient and
effective use of your dragline mining
systems.

Coal Seam Gas Reservoir

Assessment
Understand and solve practical
problems relating to gas emission,
gas drainage and gas production.

The Dragline Mining Systems course addresses issues

The aim of this course is to provide a comprehensive

designed to deal with the ever-changing mining industry,

understanding of the basic properties of coal seam gas

focusing on cost efficiencies and the importance of

reservoirs.

dragline engineering decision-making based on costs.

As a result of attending this course participants will have a
Participants will take away from this course a set of

foundation from which to assess and interpret information

practical solutions that they can utilise back in the

as a basis for coal mine gas management, coal seam gas

workplace.

production, design and optimisation.

Enhancing human capital

Mining Economics
This course will keep your
whole team thinking about costs,
economics, and profitability. It
will give you the tools for robust
decision-making
In todays mining industry, operational and economic
efficiencies are crucial to the survival of mining operations.
With this in mind, Runges Mining Economics course
focuses on cost efficiencies that can be made in each step
of the mining process. It also provides an introduction to
systematic mine planning and reinforces the importance
of engineering decision-making based on costs. At the
completion of this course participants will take away a set
of templates and solutions which they can utilise back at
their workplace straight away.

The Business of Underground

Coal Mining
Develop an understanding
of structured strategic planning
and the primary financial
fundamentals and drivers
required to deliver a profitable
underground operation
The aim of this course is to provide professionals and
para-professionals who interact within the underground
coal mining business with an understanding of the
fundamentals of underground coal mining. As a result
of attending this course participants will gain a clear

Truck and Shovel Mining

Systems
Through efficient planning and
operational methods of truck and
shovel mining systems, you can
provide a direct impact on your
bottom line results

understanding of both the technical and operational

aspects of an underground operation. The course pays
particular attention to strategic planning processes and
provides attendees with a clear insight into the business
drivers for underground mines.

The aim of this course is to provide a comprehensive

overview of the planning and operational methods
associated with truck and shovel management in open cut
mines.
During the course, participants will build a haulage
simulation model and, utilising this model, will learn how
to manipulate operating techniques to maximise fleet
productivity and minimise unit-mining costs.
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Training is an essential part of every organisations strategic directive, with the

upskilling of employees - during both the economic highs and lows - integral to any
companys success. Coupling that with the workforce cycle of employee retirements
and new hires currently occurring means that access to best practice training and
professional development has never been more important
Margaret Calder, Training Consultant Runge Limited.

Why Runges Professional Development Courses

Runges Professional Development courses are developed through lengthy consultation process
between our mining engineers and learning professionals.

This ensures that all our courses are leading edge, not only in terms of delivery method, but also the
inclusion of up-to-date industry-specific content.

Experts in our field

Runges subject matter experts have practical managerial and operational experience from a wide
variety of roles within the mining industry. Case studies and examples drawn from Runges direct
experience and involvement in the mining industry worldwide are used when developing courses.
This domain knowledge (collected from over 30 years experience in the international mining industry),
embraces a wide range of mining methods and commodities, and has been distilled into our world recognised courses.

Delivery Style and Method

Runges Professional Development courses are presented through an interactive classroom-style
delivery, utilising numerous interactive case studies throughout the course. These are supplemented
with a variety of multi-media presentations and practical hands-on workshops, ensuring maximum
attendee participation to optimise the learning experience.

All of the Runges Professional Development Courses are available as public sessions globally throughout the year. However
they can also be provided as customised in-house training, with content tailored for your organisation.
For more information please contact Runge directly.
Margaret Calder
Training Consultant, Runge Limited
Level 12, 333 Ann St, Brisbane, QLD 4000
P: +61 7 3100 7200 E: mcalder@runge.com.au W: www.runge.com