Mine surveying. Applicants for bachelor's and master's degrees will be able to obtain this speciality. Valentyn NAZARENKO and Anna BRUI, guarantors of bachelor's and master's degree programmes, told more about the career prospects for students who choose mine surveying.
Mine surveying is one of the oldest and, at the same time, the most modern branches of mining science. Initially, the purpose of mine surveying was to establish the boundaries of mines in the subsoil. This task is still challenging, but the scope of modern mine surveying has expanded. A modern mining surveyor is a true all-rounder who performs the functions of an underground surveyor, geologist, IT specialist, accountant and manager.
"Anna, can you tell us which of the applicants should pay special attention to the educational programmes in mine surveying?"
"If you like working with precision measuring equipment, are interested in modern information technology for data processing and 3D modelling, are not afraid to solve complex problems responsibly, have creative spatial thinking and imagination, then the Mine Surveying speciality is definitely for you! Having been working in this field for many years, I see how it is modernising, transforming, and gaining enormous demand in the labour market. So, I can confidently say that surveying can become a favourite profession. What is most important today is that mining surveyors have no problems with employment: such specialists are in short supply and are in high demand on the labour market.”
“Valentyn, where exactly will Metinvest Polytechnic graduates be able to work?”
“Addressing the applicants, I would say this: you will be able to work at any enterprises engaged in mining, subway construction, urban construction, construction of gas and oil pipelines, geological exploration, design and research institutions. Mining surveyors are also needed in metrology, land management and cadastre, and geodesy. Metinvest enterprises also provide ample employment opportunities. Mining surveyors receive a decent salary with minimal physical effort. The profession is quite independent, interesting and even creative, but personal responsibility is also significant."
"Is it possible to build a successful career in mine surveying?"
"Of course, it all depends on the individuals, their soft skills and profesional training. Our bachelor's and master's degree programmes include all the necessary components to gain knowledge. But it all depends on you. There are many examples of such specialists holding high management positions and leading large enterprises. The extensive knowledge and skills they acquire in the process of obtaining higher education contribute to this. Our educational programmes form a multidisciplinary specialist capable of solving any mine surveying and mining technology tasks of modern mining production. The disciplines of the programme will help you to grow your career to the position of head of mine surveying departments, leading specialists and even directors of mining enterprises."
"What are the benefits for applicants to Metinvest Polytechnic?"
"Anyone can apply to Metinvest Polytechnic. Aside from obtaining higher education on a contractual basis, there is an opportunity to study at Metinvest's request, thanks to which students can obtain education at the expense of the requesting party rather than spending their own money. The company covers the cost of education for its employees and their children, as well as for students who are willing to work at the company's production facilities during and after their studies. A flexible study schedule allows you to combine work and higher education in the chosen field."
