Professional Development
Designed by leading academics and industry experts to connect you with the latest research and best practice for the minerals and resources sector
The Sustainable Minerals Institute delivers a range of professional development options for the resources sector to increase specialist knowledge and skills.
We offer courses and masterclasses led by experts who will connect you with the latest research and best practice in health and safety, governance and leadership, social performance, mine site environmental management, and geology, mining and metallurgy.
See the range of course discipline areas available below.
Upcoming courses
Community Relations at Exploration
Deepen your understanding of the social issues and impact mineral exploration activities can have on a community.
Date: 29 April–9 June 2024
Delivery: online
Bowtie Facilitation Course
The purpose of this course is to prepare experienced risk management personnel to facilitate effective bowtie workshops within their organisation.
Date: 7–9 May 2024 Brisbane | 22-24 May 2024 Santiago (details to come)
Delivery: in-person, workshop
Risk and Critical Control Management
Update your understanding of risk management and critical control systems with insights from the latest applied research.
Date: 3 June – 2 August 2024 | 23 September – 22 November 2024
Delivery: online
Introduction to Human Factors and Human-Centred Design in Mining
An introduction to the field of human factors as it relates to mining, and an awareness of key considerations, issues, and approaches.
Date: 3 June - 2 August 2024
Delivery: online
G7: Mine Occupational Health and Safety Management
Recognise generic mine occupational health and safety hazards and understand the impact they may have if they are not properly managed.
Date: 11-14 June 2024 | 8-11 October 2024
Delivery: in-person, workshop
G3: GMIRM Risk Management Systems (Brisbane)
Gain the essential knowledge and skills for identifying workplace hazards and making effective decisions about risk.
Date: 18-21 June 2024 | 18-21 November 2024 Brisbane | 14-17 May 2024 Santiago (details to come)
Delivery: in-person, workshop
Incident Investigation and Analysis Management
Understand the principles and practice of effective incident investigation and how to achieve better system safety.
Date: 15–18 July 2024 | 1–4 October 2024
Delivery: in-person, classroom
Mine Water Systems
Gain the skills necessary to implement best practice mine water management.
Date: 23 July–15 December 2024
Delivery: online, self-paced
Process and Systems Safety Engineering
Understand process safety and systems safety engineering principles and practices and how to leverage them to achieve better system safety.
Date: 10–13 September 2024
Delivery: in-person
Indigenous Cultural Heritage Management in the Australian Resources Sector
Learn how to manage Indigenous cultural heritage effectively and respectfully in Australian mining operations.
Date: 14 October–24 November 2024
Delivery: online
Social Impact Assessment in the Extractives: Critical Perspectives
Understand the complexities of responsible resource extraction and upskill in the rapidly evolving field of Social Impact Assessment (SIA).
This course is now fully subscribed. If you would like to register your interest for the next edition please contact education@smi.uq.edu.au.
Achieving Environmental Effectiveness
Achieve environmental effectiveness at your mine site with the latest environmental management advice.
Date: start anytime
Delivery: online
Creating and Sustaining a Healthy Workplace
Create and maintain a healthy workplace with the latest insights and tools.
Date: start anytime
Delivery: online
Introduction to Acid and Metalliferous Drainage
Understand the principles of acid and metalliferous drainage from characterization and classification to prediction, prevention, control, management, and treatment.
Date: start anytime
Delivery: online
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