The growing demand for raw materials presents an enormous challenge for society. Raw material processing is particularly affected, as available resources such as reservoirs, waste dumps or industrial residues are becoming increasingly complex and less concentrated. At the same time, product quality requirements are constantly rising.
Processors operate in this challenging environment: They analyse raw materials precisely, develop energy-efficient shredding processes and optimise modern classification and sorting technologies. Their aim is to produce high-quality products and maximise the value of limited resources.
Course aim and target audience
The university course in raw materials processing offers comprehensive training for professionals who are already working in the processing and refining of primary and secondary raw materials or would like to work in this field in the future.
The part-time programme is aimed at qualified specialists, including those from non-specialist areas, as well as prospective managers from the raw materials producing and processing industry, plant and mechanical engineering, service companies, research institutions and authorities.
Course contents and focus
- Principles of physics, chemistry, mineralogy and geology
- Principles of processing
- Profit/loss statements for processing
- Legal and technical safety aspects
- Environmental protection, plant and process safety
- Laboratory placement for processing
- Special processing of primary and secondary raw materials
- Excursions
Graduates of the course are qualified to initiate, plan and organise operational activities in the field of raw materials processing both in-house and externally. They are able to analyse operational challenges, develop solutions, support planning processes, carry out tenders and implement projects. They are also proficient in the commissioning, acceptance and safe operation of machines and systems in regular operation.