Step Into Mining: An Immersive VR Careers Experience
NSW Mining: PRIME VR Experience
Bring the mining world to your students — no leaving the classroom required.
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Activity Snapshot
Activity Snapshot
📅 Date 7, 8, 10 or 11 December 2026
📍 Location Incursion at school
⏰ Time 90 minutes to suit your school
🎓 Year Levels 9-12
👥 Capacity 20 students per session
🏢 Provider Partner NSW Mining
🏗️ Industry Focus ining, Resources, Engineering, Environmental Science, Technology
👷 Activity Type Interactive VR Career Experience
What is this Activity?
What is this Activity?
The PRIME VR Experience is an interactive careers program that brings the mining world directly into your school. Using VR headsets and software, students are immersed in a virtual mining environment where they can explore the wide range of career pathways available in the NSW mining industry — from trades and engineering through to technology, environmental science, and operations.
No excursion required — NSW Mining comes to you.
What's on Offer for Students
What's on Offer for Students
During the session students will:
⛏️ Explore a wide variety of careers and job opportunities within the mining industry
🪨 Learn about minerals, mining methods, and modern mining technology
🥽 Participate in an immersive virtual reality experience using VR headsets
👷 Experience five different mining-related roles in a safe and engaging virtual environment
🎁 Have the opportunity to win prizes and take home resources
Why Attend?
Why Attend?
✅ Highly interactive and engaging — designed to spark curiosity
✅ Showcases the full breadth of mining careers beyond just trades
✅ Free incursion — no cost to the school
✅ Comes to you — no transport or excursion required
✅ Prizes and resources for both students and educators
✅ Suitable for all experience levels
Possible Dates Available
Possible Dates Available
📅 7, 8, 10 or 11 December
Dates are limited — book early to secure your preferred session. The dates will need to be confiemed prior to the sessin being finalised for your school
Jobs and Career Focus
Jobs and Career Focus
Students will be exposed to career pathways across:
Mining engineering and operations
Environmental science and sustainability
Technology and digital systems
Trades and technical roles
Geology and resource science
Workshop and equipment operations
Safety and compliance
School Requirements
School Requirements
School hall or space large enough for students to move around
AV equipment for the industry presentation (projector or TV)
The program can adapt to available facilities where needed
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