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
Indigenous Cultural Heritage Management in the Australian Resources Sector
Learn how to manage Indigenous cultural heritage effectively and respectfully in Australian mining operations.
Date: 2 October –12 November 2023
Delivery: online
Introduction to Geometallurgy
Gain an understanding of geometallurgy and the value of orebody knowledge for integrated mining systems.
Date: 9–23 October 2023
Delivery: online
Risk and Critical Control Management
Update your understanding of risk management and critical control systems with insights from the latest applied research.
Date: 10 October–3 December 2023
Delivery: online
G3: GMIRM Risk Management Systems (Parkes)
Gain practical and effective risk management training for people in the resources sector.
Date: 17–20 October
Delivery: in-person
Location: Parkes, NSW
Foundations of Mine Closure and Sustainable Transitions
Understand the complexity of mine closure for all stakeholders.
Date: 23 October 2023 – 11 February 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: 6–9 November 2023
Delivery: in-person
Location: UQ St Lucia, QLD
G3: GMIRM Risk Management Systems (St Lucia)
Gain practical and effective risk management training for people in the resources sector.
Date: 14–17 November
Delivery: in-person
Location: UQ St Lucia, QLD
G3: GMIRM Risk Management Systems (Singleton)
Gain practical and effective risk management training for people in the resources sector.
Date: 24–24 November
Delivery: in-person
Location: Singleton, NSW
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
Water Stewardship
Understand water management in the minerals sector for positive post-mining outcomes.
Date: 2024
Delivery: online
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