Professional Development Training
PD Courses for Geoscientists
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Ore Textures: Recognition Techniques |
QGIS for Mineral Exploration |
Exploration Geochemistry |
Strategic Planning for Mineral Exploration in a Changing World |
Management in Mineral Exploration |
Exploration Geophysics for Geologists |
Field Training for Exploration and Mine Geologists |
Registration for January to June courses will open in January 2023.
- Confirmation Date - is the date the course will be confirmed as proceeding. The minimum registrations have to be achieved by this date.
- Course Fees - payment of the course fees is by credit card and is required on registering for any course.
- A place on a course is not secured unless the course fee is paid on registering for any course.
- Multiple Company Registrations and other payment issues - contact judith.botting@jcu.edu.au to discuss payment options.
If you would like further information about the short course program, if you're interested in running a short course in-house, or would like to be added to our mailing list to stay informed about upcoming EGRU short courses, please email judith.botting@jcu.edu.au
Online Courses
There are a limited number of places still available on this course - if the course is over subscribed, you will be placed on a waiting list.
Introduction to QGIS, map creation, styling, drill holes, geochemistry, geophysics and satellite imagery.
| Lecturer | Grant Boxer (FAIG, MGSA) |
| Presentation: | Online |
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| Module 1 | 14 February 2023 |
| Module 2 | 15 February 2023 |
| Module 3 | 21 February 2023 |
| Module 4 | 22 February 2023 |
| Session times for all Modules: Each module is a 4 hour session (plus a 30 min. break). | 10:00am to 2:30pm AEST (Townsville) 8:00am – 12:30 pm AWST (Perth) 11:00am – 3:30pm AEDT (Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart) 10:30am – 3:00 pm ACDT (Adelaide) 9:30am – 2:00pm ACST (Darwin) |
| Fee per Module - $AU, incl. GST | |
| EGRU Member | $265 |
| Non EGRU Member | $365 |
| AIG Member | $310 |
| Student | $125 |
| Register for the Course | This course is confirmed |
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 | Professional Development Hours - 4hrs per module Participation in this event may contribute to meeting Continued Professional Development (CPD) requirements of professional institutes. |
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Module 1: Introduction to QGIS Prerequisites: basic knowledge of QGIS only
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Module 2: Prerequisites: Completion of Module 1 or previous knowledge of QGIS
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Module 3: Prerequisites: Completion of Module 1 or previous knowledge of QGIS
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Module 4: Prerequisites: Completion of Module 1 or previous knowledge of QGIS
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| Grant Boxer is a geologist with over 40 years’ experience in exploration and mining geology. He works as a consultant geologist based in Perth, Western Australia. From 1978 until 1997 Grant was employed by CRA Exploration, Argyle Diamonds and Rio Tinto Exploration undertaking exploration and evaluation activities for diamonds and other commodities. Since 1998, Grant has been undertaking project generation, primarily for diamonds in Australia and overseas, carrying out GIS data compilations, project reviews, field visits, project management, and drilling and sampling program supervision. Grant has a keen interest in GIS and remote sensing and has been a user of GIS since the mid-1990’s. He has been running QGIS courses tailored for geoscientists around Australia for many years, usually in association with the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Grant also has a keen interest in meteorite impact structures. Grant is a RPGeo and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, member of Geological Society of Australia, the Geological Remote Sensing Group, and the Meteoritical Association. |
Scenario & Strategic Planning in Uncertain Times, Option Development, and Structured Decision Making
An online workshop for Leaders and Managers, and their Teams who will implement the plan.
This course is relevant to all those involved with mineral exploration in the current uncertain times, including senior executives (and directors), exploration managers, and any other individuals who are keen to develop an agile, strategic mindset.
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Presentation | ONLINE |
Course Dates | 29-30 March 2023 |
Time - daily sessions 2 x half day workshops - 4.25hrs each day | TBA |
| Course Fees - AUD incl. GST | |
| EGRU Member | $530 |
| Non EGRU Member | $730 |
| AIG / GSSA Member | $620 |
| Student | $250 |
| Register for the Course | Confirmation Date: 10 March 2023 |
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 | Professional Development Hours - 8.5hrs for the full course Participation in this event may contribute to meeting Continued Professional Development (CPD) requirements of professional institutes. |
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Learning Outcomes Crises create uncertainty - which may lead to confusion and loss of competitiveness – but they can also lead to new opportunities. This workshop will teach you how to address uncertainty, embrace change, identify opportunities and grow stronger – all in a structured framework which facilitates regular review. Traditional strategic planning and analyses often fail us because we cannot predict the future well. Scenario planning overcomes that problem. But to generate plausible future scenarios, we have to be creative and use imagination. From any number of scenarios, we can develop multiple options for action, and the final step in the process is to prioritise the options and decide on a way forward (the strategic plan). As well as learning how to develop your own strategic plan, this workshop will allow you to experience the actual process. Participants will engage with each other in two facilitated exploration-relevant exercises: for commodity selection and new country expansion. You will learn how:
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This course comprises 3 stand-alone modules that cover the main geophysical techniques used in mineral exploration.
Each module is presented over consecutive days.
| Lecturer | James Daniell, Fender Geophysics Kim Cook, Geomagik Kate Hines, Mitre Geophysics |
| Location | ONLINE |
| Dates | |
| Module 1 | 23-25 May 2023 |
| Module 2 | 06-08 June 2023 |
| Module 3 | 13-16 June 2023 |
| Times | TBA |
| Fees per Module AUD incl GST | Module 1 | Module 2 | Module 3 |
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| EGRU Member | $795 | $530 | $795 |
| Non-EGRU Member | $1095 | $730 | $1095 |
| AIG Member/GSSA Member | $930 | $620 | $930 |
| Student | $375 | $250 | $375 |
| Register for the Course | Confirmation Date 05 May 2023 | ||
| CPD hours per Module Participation in this course may contribute to meeting Continued Professional Development (CPD) requirements of professional institutes.. | |||
 Modules 1 & 3 |  Module 2 | ||
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Module 1: Introduction to Exploration Geophysics James Daniell, Fender Geophysics A 1.5 day course presented over 3 days
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Module 2: Aeromagnetics in Mineral Exploration Kim Cook, Geomagik A 1 day course presented over 3 days
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Module 3: Electromagnetics and Induced Polarisation in Mineral Exploration Kate Hine, Mitre Geophysics A 1.5 course presented over 4 days. Daily sessions includes presentations and time for questions, discussion and review.
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This course is primarily aimed at geologists who have recently been appointed as an Exploration Manager, or anyone who aspires to become an Exploration Manager within the next few years. It will also serve as a useful introduction to the business of mineral exploration for any non-technical professionals who track the activities of mineral explorers in the market, or others who work in the industry.
The course is an abridged version of the one-week Management in Mineral Exploration course previously offered by EGRU. It is offered as three stand-alone modules of two half days each per week, over a three week period, to allow participants to attend with minimal interruption to their work day.
| Lecturer | Nick Franey, NJF Consulting |
| Location | ONLINE |
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Module 1 | 05-06 April 2023 |
Module 2 | 12-13 April 2023 |
Module 3 | 19-20 April 2023 |
Times - daily 2 x 4 hr daily sessions per module (includes a break) | TBA |
Fees per Module - $AU incl. GST | |
| EGRU Member | $530 |
| Non EGRU Member | $730 |
| AIG Member | $620 |
| Register for the Course | Confirmation Date: 17 March 2023 |
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| Professional Development Hours - 7hrs per module Participation in this event may contribute to meeting Continued Professional Development (CPD) requirements of professional institutes. |
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Module 1: Managing for Exploration Success
Day-to-Day Exploration Management
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Module 2: Data Management and Advanced Projects
Managing the Non-Technical Aspects of the Business
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Module 3: Mineral Economics and the Economic Evaluation of Projects
The Financial Analysis of Companies
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| Nick Franey is an exploration geologist with a broad range of experience, from grassroots to advanced project (feasibility study) and near-mine operations. He has explored for most types of gold and base metal deposits in a variety of geological terranes, in more than 20 countries, on three continents |
This comprehensive 3-module course is designed for geology graduate students and mineral exploration professionals looking for continuing professional development in exploration and applied geochemistry.
Module 1 of the course would also be suitable for database professionals wishing to know more about the collection of geochemical data and the assessment of its quality, as well as for more seasoned geologists wishing to review recent advances in the collection, analysis, QA/QC and management of data.
| Lecturer | Dr Dennis Arne, Telemark Geoscience |
| Presentation | ONLINE |
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| Module 1 | 01-02 March 2023 |
| Module 2 | 07-08 March 2023 |
| Module 3 | 21-22 March 2023 |
| Session times for all Modules Each module consists of 2 daily sessions of 4 hours each (including breaks). | 9am to 1pm AEST 10am to 2pm AEDT 7am to 11am AWST |
| Fee per Module - $AU, incl. GST | |
| EGRU Member | $530 |
| Non EGRU Member | $730 |
| AIG Member | $620 |
| Student | $250 |
| Register for the Course | Confirmation Date: 17 February 2023 |
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| Professional Development Hours - 7hrs per module Participation in this event may contribute to meeting Continued Professional Development (CPD) requirements of professional institutes. |
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The course involves Powerpoint lectures to introduce concepts but will be interspersed with short practical exercises to reinforce some of the strategies and methods. Examples will be drawn from publicly available data sources from Canada, Australia and Sudan, with detailed data sets from the central Victorian goldfields used for data integration exercises. The aim of the complete 3-day short course series is to equip the participants to confidently design, implement and interpret diverse data sets from geochemical exploration programs while ensuring “fit for purpose” data quality and data management. |
Module 1: Data Acquisition, Quality Assessment and Management
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Module 2: Exploratory Data Analysis using ioGAS
The first part of this module, will be immediately preceded by an optional one-hour session - Introduction to ioGAS - for those unfamiliar with the software. |
Module 3: Integration of Geochemical, Mineralogical and Geological Data
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| Dennis Arne has nearly 40 years' experience in geology and applied geochemistry globally. He has overseen regional geochemical exploration programs in the Yukon, Nunavut and northern Quebec in Canada, the USA, eastern Australia, Suriname, Sudan and Laos. He was Managing Director and Principal Consultant - Geochemistry of CSA Global Canada until late 2017, General Manager and Principal Consultant – Geochemistry for Revelation Geoscience (purchased by CSA Global in 2012), Principal Consulting Geochemist with ioGlobal (now Reflex Geochemistry) and formerly Senior Geochemist with Geoscience Victoria (now Geological Survey of Victoria, Australia). Dennis is currently director and principal consulting geochemist at Telemark Geosciences. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, a Fellow and President of the Association of Applied Geochemists, is a Registered Professional Geoscientist (Geochemistry) in Australia and a registered Professional Geoscientist in British Columbia. |
Field Training Courses
The course will include learning how to map and recognise structures, rocks and alteration in the field and how to integrate field data and geophysical datasets into map areas of prospective mineralisation.
This course is not available as individual modules - participants will be required to attend the online and field components to obtain a certificate of attendance.
*This course is currently not open for registration* Expressions of interest can be sent to judith.botting@jcu.edu.au
| Lecturer | Dr Ioan Sanislav, James Cook University |
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| Online Module | 05-07 September 2023 |
| Times | TBA - 3-4hrs each day |
| Field Work | 11-15 September 2023 |
| Times | Full day x 5 days |
| Travel Date - to arrive in Mount Isa by | 10 September 2023 |
| Fee - AUD incl. GST | |
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| Non EGRU Member | |
| Register for the Course | MAX Number of Registrations: 12 - If this course is over subscribed you will automatically be waitlisted. |
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This course is aimed at exploration geologists but it is equally useful for mining geologists. The course covers the basics of geological mapping with some advanced features available for more experienced geologists. The mapping is done in the world-class metallogenic province of Mount Isa and consists of mapping the geology, structure, and alteration around an undeveloped Cu-Au deposit. The course is divided into 2 modules. |
Module 1: Three days of online teaching prior to heading to the field and putting things into practice
Requirements: access to QGIS, basic skills using QGIS |
Module 2: Prerequisite - completion of module 1 Five days of field mapping in the Mount Isa region. This will involve mapping a complexly deformed, metamorphosed, and altered area that contains developed and undeveloped Cu-Au±REE and U-REE mineralisation. At the end of this course, you should be able to produce a geological map showing lithology, structure, and alteration which you can use to identify exploration targets and plan drilling. |
Face-to-Face Courses
This three-day course* covers the fundamentals of textural observation and interpretation in mineralised hydrothermal systems. The techniques used are simple, highly effective and require no specialised equipment for their implementation. The techniques are also extremely practical in that they generate numerous questions concerning the mineralisation being studied and commonly provide vectors toward mineralisation for drill testing. Critical evaluation factors considered during the course include:
| Leader | Dr Gavin Clarke, James Cook University |
| Date | 30 January - 01 February 2023 |
| Location | Room TBC - James Cook University Townsville, Bebegu Yumba campus |
| Delivery | Face-to-face (not available online) |
| Times | 9am - 5.30pm daily |
| Course Fee | |
| EGRU Member | $990 |
| Non-EGRU Member | $1650 |
| AIG Member | $1400 |
| Student | $330 |
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This three-day course* covers the fundamentals of textural observation and interpretation in mineralised hydrothermal systems. The techniques used are simple, highly effective and require no specialised equipment for their implementation. The techniques are also extremely practical in that they generate numerous questions concerning the mineralisation being studied and commonly provide vectors toward mineralisation for drill testing. Critical evaluation factors considered during the course include:
*This is a Level 4 course (Honours) suitable for early career geologists. Participants will be working alongside JCU geoscience honours students. The course includes a 2 part assessment. |
| Leader | TBA |
| Date | Dates for 2023 TBA |
| Location | James Cook University Townsville, Bebegu Yumba campus |
| Delivery | Face-to-face (not available online) |
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This two-day course* introduces the basic skills and methodology required to review and log geological core. Emphasis is placed on the recognition, description and acquisition of oriented data (bedding planes, faults, fractures, shear zones), and how this data relates to field observations. The course aims to familiarise participants with the key requirements of core logging, and how to interpret and integrate drill logs with geological models. The course will comprise short morning lectures introducing the principles of core logging on day one and, the integration of core logs into structural sections and geological models on day two, with substantive time each day spent undertaking practical group exercises. Day 1 - Logging at suitable scales to capture the required degree of information for a successful interpretation, and, importantly, present that data and interpretation to their peers. Day 2 - Construct cross sections from existing core logs, orientation data and geological maps. This will require careful consideration of how to connect critical markers to best reflect the geology of the area. Results will be discussed within the group at the end of the practical sessions. Core Logging Information *This is a Level 4 course (Honours) suitable for early career geologists. Participants will be working alongside JCU geoscience honours students. The course also includes exercises for assessment. | |
This course is designed for geologists who wish to advance their core geological skills and maximise the information they gather from fundamental geological data sets. The course will help participants enhance their understanding, interpretation, and modelling of geological systems.
| Leader | Dr Helen McCoy-West |
| Date | Dates for 2023 TBA |
| Location | Room TBC - James Cook University Townsville, Bebegu Yumba campus |
| Delivery | Face to Face (Not available online) |
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This 5-day practical course will develop skills in:
*This is a Level 4 course (Honours) suitable for early career geologists. Participants will be working alongside JCU geoscience honours students. |
Cancellation Policy
EGRU reserves the right to
Course fees will be fully refunded if
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If a registrant cancels their place on the course before the confirmation date, the registration fees will be fully refunded. Fees for cancellations received on or after the confirmation date, will not be refunded BUT a registration place can be transferred to another person. Cancellations will only be accepted by email to judith.botting@jcu.edu.au |