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

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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G3: GMIRM Risk Management Systems (Singleton)

Gain practical and effective risk management training for people in the resources sector. 

Date: 6-9 February 2024
Delivery: in-person
Location: Singleton, NSW

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G3: GMIRM Risk Management Systems (Brisbane)

Gain the essential knowledge and skills for identifying workplace hazards and making effective decisions about risk.

Date: 13–16 February 2024
Delivery: in-person

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Incident Investigation and Analysis Management

Understand the principles and practice of effective incident investigation and how to achieve better system safety.

Date: 27 February–1 March 2024
Delivery: online

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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: 19-22 February 2024
Delivery: in-person
Location: UQ St Lucia, QLD

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Risk and Critical Control Management

Update your understanding of risk management and critical control systems with insights from the latest applied research.

Date: 4 March - 3 May 2024
Delivery: online

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    Mine Water Fundamentals

    Learn the fundamentals of managing water on mine sites.

    Date: 5 March - 18 June 2024
    Delivery: online

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    The Path to Net Zero: Carbon Emissions within the Mining Industry

    Understand greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and net-zero targets within the mining industry, and sustainable decarbonisation practices.

    Date: 7 March 2024
    Delivery: in-person

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    Soil, Erosion and Sediment Control, Tailings and Residue

    Learn the skills needed to implement best practice management of soils, tailings and residue for mine site rehabilitation and closure.

    Date: 12 March–23 June 2024
    Delivery: online

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    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: 19-22 March 2024
    Delivery: in-person

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    Achieving Environmental Effectiveness

    Achieve environmental effectiveness at your mine site with the latest environmental management advice. 

    Date: start anytime
    Delivery: online

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    Creating and Sustaining a Healthy Workplace

    Create and maintain a healthy workplace with the latest insights and tools.

    Date: start anytime
    Delivery: online

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