Introduction
Depleting fuel reserves in the country is of course a very difficult task where the government must think about and look for other energy reserves that can replace fuel. Statistical data in 2005 showed that existing oil reserves were 9.1 billion barrels with a production level of 387 million barrels per year. This means that it is only enough to meet the needs for 23 years. With oil reserves increasingly depleting, the use and development of alternative energy has become very important in efforts to increase national energy security. One alternative energy that is prospective to be developed is coal.
Indonesia's coal resources total 61.27 billion tons (source: Directorate of Mineral and Coal Inventory, 2005) of which 10.37 billion tons are in the form of measurable reserves and 5.37 billion tons are mineable reserves. Most of these coal resources and reserves are found in Sumatra and Kalimantan and only less than 1% are spread across other large islands in Indonesia. This amount is the largest in the Southeast Asia region, but is still not significant enough compared to world reserves (+ 0.39%). Thus, in terms of the availability of coal resources, the high demand for coal in the future is not worrying.
The Coal Mining Engineering study program was established based on Decree of the Director General of Higher Education No. 4887/D/T/2006 dated 21 December 2006 concerning permission to administer the Diploma III Coal Mining Engineering study program at Akamigas Polytechnic Palembang. The development of this department is based on enthusiasm and sincerity to contribute significantly in preparing competent and qualified human resources to support the South Sumatra program as a National Energy Base. This is because one sector that plays an important role in efforts to answer the complexity of energy problems is the education sector. This sector plays a strategic role in improving the quality of human resources as the subject of HR management in energy.
Graduate Competencies
Graduates of the Coal Mining Engineering Study Program are prepared to become Associate Experts in the field of Coal Mining who master the main Mining skills and Mining supporting skills as follows:
Mining Key Skills
- Master the scope of mining activities in open pit mines that use mechanical equipment based on technical aspects
- Able to operate and compile technical reports using mining software
- Able to make short-term mine planning
- Able to understand the working principles and operate survey equipment (GPS, Waterpass and Total Station) and mine mapping
Mining Support Skills
- Able to recognize potential hazards and apply the principles of Occupational Health and Safety and the mining environment
- Able to understand the working principles and operate exploration geological equipment
- Able to calculate the need for explosives and the volume of material produced from mine blasting activities
- Able to understand working principles and carry out proximate coal analysis activities
- Able to understand the work stages and calculations required in mine drainage activities
- Able to understand the working principles and operating systems of underground coal mines.
- Able to understand the basic principles of mine inspection and assessment in technical aspects
Vision
"To become a Vocational Study Program that excels nationally in the field of coal mining and is globally competitive by 2025"
Mission
The Coal Mining Engineering study program has a mission which aims to carry out higher education functions in the field of engineering with details as follows:
- Producing graduates who are certified and able to compete in the coal mining sector.
- Produce scientific work published in internationally reputable publications.
- Organizing community service activities in the field of mining science.
- Organizing productive and contributive collaboration with national mining institutions.
Destination
- Produce certified graduates who are educated and trained and have the independence to apply science and technology in work fields that are in accordance with the main and supporting competencies of graduates.
- Increase the creativity and innovation of lecturers and students in exploring and developing research in the mining sector to produce scientific works that are published in internationally reputable publications.
- Increase the ability to act and have a positive attitude of lecturers and students in conveying information and technology to apply science and technology wisely and judiciously for the mining industry and related communities.
- Carry out collaboration with the government and related stakeholders in the Tri Dharma of Higher Education.
Head of Study Program
Lina Rianti, S.T., M.T
Prodi Secretary
Sepriadi, S.T., M.T
Permanent Lecturer
- Ir. K. Moh. Ade Isnaeni, S.T, M.T
- Ir. Roby Cahyadi, S.T., M.T
- Hj. Apriliana, S.T., M.T.
- Muchtar Arifin, S.T
- Maryana, S.Sc., M.Si
- Maria Puspa Sari, S.Pd, M.Pd
- Ir. Sepriadi, S.T, M.T
- Ir. Siti Hardianti, S.T., M.T
- Mirza Adiwarman, S.T., M.T.
Administration
Rizki Indah Pahlawanita, A.Md