Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María

University Technician in Mining and Metallurgy

Education

The University Technician in Mining and Metallurgy is qualified to work in any activity related to Mining (Drilling and Blasting, Loading, Transportation and Mining Services), as well as Metallurgy (Comminution and Concentration of Minerals) both metallic and non-metallic, as well as in activities related to aggregates. He/she will also be able to participate in sustainable processes of treatment and disposal of mining waste, with concern for the environment.

  • Degree: University Technician in Mining and Metallurgy
  • Duration: 2 years (4 academic semesters)
  • Study regime: Daytime
  • Location: Viña del Mar Campus

Curriculum

1st Semester
  • Applied Mathematics
  • English Language l
  • Materials Technology
  • Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics
  • General Geology
  • Mechanical Preparation
2nd Semester
  • Applied Mathematics
  • English Language l
  • Materials Technology
  • Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics
  • General Geology
  • Mechanical Preparation
3rd Semester
  • Drilling and Blasting
  • Technical Mechanics
  • Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
  • Loading and Transportation
  • Introduction to Management Systems
  • Mineral Concentration
  • Physical Education
4th Semester
  • Preparation of Specialty Projects
  • Instrumentation and Control
  • Mining Industrial Processes
  • Exploitation Methods
  • Hydrometallurgical Laboratory
  • Metallurgical Processes

(*) This study program requires having passed the industrial internship in the fourth semester to obtain the degree of University Technician in Mining and Metallurgy.

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