| 1 | The meaning of support and the relationship between bracing and reinforcement systems. |
| 2 | Determining the loads acting on support elements. |
| 3 | Wood, concrete, and steel support systems and their dimensions. |
| 4 | Pier, gallery, and longwall support systems and their design. |
| 5 | Hydraulic, walking, and wooden support systems, their use in filling and mining. |