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 courses and discipline areas available below. SMI's Technology Transfer company, JKTech also deliver a range of training courses designed to address critical mining and mineral processing challenges.
Upcoming masterclasses
- Advanced Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (online and in-person, Brisbane), 21-22 October
- Critical Risk Control (online and in-person, Brisbane), 25-26 November
Upcoming courses
Risk and Critical Control Management (in-person)
Update your understanding of risk management and critical control systems with insights from the latest applied research.
Date: 26 September 2024
Delivery: in-person
Risk and Critical Control Management (online)
Update your understanding of risk management and critical control systems with insights from the latest applied research.
Date: 23 September – 22 November 2024
Delivery: online
Risk and Critical Control Management (in-person)
Update your understanding of risk management and critical control systems with insights from the latest applied research.
Date: 24 October 2024
Delivery: in-person
Community Relations at Exploration
Deepen your understanding of the social issues and impact mineral exploration activities can have on a community.
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
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 November 2024
Delivery: in-person, workshop (Brisbane)
Bowtie Facilitation Course
The purpose of this course is to prepare experienced risk management personnel to facilitate effective bowtie workshops within their organisation.
Dates: 27–29 November 2024 | 5–7 February 2025
Delivery: in-person, workshop
G3: GMIRM Risk Management Systems, South Burnie
Gain the essential knowledge and skills for identifying workplace hazards and making effective decisions about risk.
Date: 10 - 13 December 2024
Delivery: in-person, workshop
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.
Dates: 11-14 February 2025 | 15–18 July 2025
Delivery: in-person
Incident Investigation and Analysis Management
Understand the principles and practice of effective incident investigation and how to achieve better system safety.
Date: 17–20 February 2025
Delivery: in-person
G7: Mine Occupational Health and Safety Management
This course equips you with the skills and knowledge to develop, implement, evaluate and manage Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems in the minerals and resources sector.
Date: 1–4 April 2025
Delivery: in-person
Creating and Sustaining a Healthy Workplace
Create and maintain a healthy workplace with the latest insights and tools.
Date: start anytime
Delivery: online
Achieving Environmental Effectiveness
Achieve environmental effectiveness at your mine site with the latest environmental management advice.
Date: start anytime
Delivery: online
Foundations of Modern Mining
The Foundations of Modern Mining program, co-developed by academic and industry leaders, gives you the contemporary knowledge and skills required for modern mining.
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
Foundations of Mine Closure and Sustainable Transitions
Understand the complexity of mine closure for all stakeholders.
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