Extended Diploma in Mine Surveying | UJ

APS Required

points

Duration

4 year(s)

Type

Diploma

Delivery

Full-time

What is an Extended Programme?

An Extended Programme provides extra academic support to help students adjust to university-level studies. It includes foundational courses to strengthen key skills, ensuring a smoother transition into the degree.
Learn more about Extended Programmes.

Details

The Extended Diploma in Mine Surveying at UJ provides an additional foundational year before students progress into the mainstream mine surveying curriculum. The programme develops the mathematical and scientific foundations required for accurate spatial measurement in mining environments, supporting students who demonstrate strong potential for the profession but require further academic preparation. Mine surveyors are safety-critical professionals under South African mining law, and this extended route broadens access to a well-paying, regulated career in one of South Africa's most important industries.

Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 70%
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 50%
APS: 20 with Mathematics OR 23 with Mathematical Literacy

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
English Home Language50%Required
English First Additional Language50%Required
English First Additional Language (NCV)60%Required
Mathematics (NCV)60%Required
Mathematics or Technical Mathematics60%Required
Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences60%Required

Career Prospects

Mine Surveying Technician – Assist with underground and surface measurements.
Survey Assistant – Support mapping and drafting tasks in mine planning.
Data Capture Officer – Record and maintain spatial and geological data.
Junior GIS Technician – Work with mapping software and coordinate survey records.

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