PEC EPE Mining study plan

Map the full Mining Engineering Practice syllabus into a personal topic inventory, tagging each item as strong, shaky, or unknown

Define the core statutory and regulatory framework that governs mining operations in your jurisdiction and list the key approval and reporting obligations

Build a one-page glossary of mine-planning terminology covering reserves, resources, dilution, cutoff grade, and stripping ratio

Draft a weekly study log template that records hours, topics, and self-test scores

Work through the stages of a mining project lifecycle from exploration through closure and state the key engineering decisions at each stage

Calculate and interpret cutoff grade, stripping ratio, and dilution using worked numerical examples

Explain the differences between open-pit and underground method selection criteria and match orebody characteristics to candidate methods

Summarize the content and purpose of a feasibility study at scoping, pre-feasibility, and feasibility levels

Describe the unit operations of drilling and blasting and explain how rock mass properties drive blast design choices

Compare loading and haulage equipment classes and justify fleet selection for a stated production rate

Explain slope stability fundamentals including failure modes, factor of safety, and the role of groundwater

Interpret a basic geotechnical core log and classify rock mass using a standard classification scheme

Explain underground development and stoping methods and match each to ground conditions and orebody geometry

Describe ground control practice including support selection, pillar design principles, and monitoring

Summarize mine ventilation requirements and perform a basic airflow and pressure calculation

Outline mine dewatering and water management practice

Explain mineral processing flowsheet stages from comminution to concentrate production and the purpose of each

Interpret a grade-recovery curve and explain its implications for economic cutoff decisions

Describe tailings and waste management requirements including storage design principles and closure obligations

Identify the principal environmental impact pathways of a mine and the corresponding control measures

Explain the core requirements of mine health and safety management systems and hazard identification processes

Describe principal mining hazards including ground fall, inrush, fire, dust, and diesel emissions, and their controls

Outline emergency response and rescue arrangements expected at an operating mine

Summarize the main mine economics drivers including capital and operating cost structure and commodity price sensitivity

Complete a full timed mock examination under exam conditions and record section-level scores

Diagnose the three weakest topic clusters from mock results and re-study each with targeted notes

Rehearse written answer structure for calculation and explanation question types

Review all previously flagged unknown syllabus items and resolve or explicitly park each one

Re-run weak-area drills until each previously failed topic cluster scores above your pass threshold

Consolidate a single condensed revision sheet covering formulas, definitions, and regulatory obligations

Complete a second timed mock and compare results against week 7 to confirm improvement

Finalize exam-day logistics including timing strategy and permitted reference materials