D3 Mining Technology

To make the Mining Engineering program of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang an outstanding vocational education provider in mining, competitive nationally and internationally in carrying out the three pillars of higher education, based on applied science and technology, upholding national culture and environmental stewardship, in line with the vision of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang.

1. Provide an accredited vocational education program in mining engineering that is competitive in the global market.
2. Develop mining engineering science and technology that is relevant to industry needs.
3. Develop applied mining research as the main driver of community service.
4. Produce graduates who adapt easily to advances in science and technology and who have managerial skills and an entrepreneurial spirit.
5. Actively improve community welfare, especially in Ketapang Regency, by continuously raising expertise to help solve local problems related to mining.

1. Provide vocational education in mining engineering that produces outstanding graduates with distinctive character and a competitive edge.
2. Develop applied science and technology to support mining engineering development.
3. Apply research results as an expression of responsibility and care for community welfare.
4. Create a healthy and dynamic academic climate.
5. Develop close, mutually beneficial cooperation with parties that have a stake in the mining profession.

Core competence: professional competence in mining engineering, able to carry out mineral resource exploration, mining and mineral processing work.

Supporting competence: command of the basic theory of mineral formation in rock, use of geological and survey mapping equipment and mineral laboratory equipment, exploration methods, environmental impact control, mining occupational health and safety, and multimedia data processing tools.

Competencies expected by industry:

1. Carry out area mapping and mining geology surveys.
2. Use multimedia tools to process mining data.
3. Determine mineral content in rock.
4. Explore for mineral deposits.
5. Communicate in English.
6. Managerial skills related to mining work.
7. Mental resilience to work at mining company sites with a strong work ethic.