Overview
Contamination of surface and groundwater may happen through the life cycle of a mining project with potential adverse effects on sensitive receptors, including valued surface waters and groundwater abstraction zones. Mine-impacted water is, therefore, a common community and environmental concern, as it can have serious impacts on water quality, aquatic life, ecosystems and drinking water resources.
This course is designed to help you gain fundamental understanding of mine water chemistry, and practical knowledge of monitoring and sampling programs, as well as analysing and reporting of water quality data.
Who should attend
The course is suitable for a diverse audience, including:
- operational level personnel
- site level management
- corporate level management
- regulators
- consultants.
Entry requirements
What you'll learn
- Recognise major types of mine-related contamination, including acidity, metals, salinity and cyanide.
- Oversee the design of monitoring networks, development of mine water quality monitoring programs, and management of surface water and groundwater water quality monitoring programs.
- Interpret, analyse and report on water quality data, and evaluate the quality of laboratory results.
- Relate the quality of mine-impacted waters with fundamental processes that govern chemistry of natural waters.
- Provide reviews and educated comments on consultants’ water quality assessment reports, and submit incident reports to regulators.
Time commitment
This is an online course that will require roughly 20 hours to complete.
- Including assignment
Assessment
The course includes an assessment to be submitted 6 weeks after your start the course. We encourage you to submit the assignment as it will consolidate your learning and we can provide feedback on your progress.
Certification and accreditation
Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion to verify their skills and achievements.
Facilitators
Cost
| Applicant | Price |
|---|---|
| Individual domestic ex. GST | A$1,200 |
| Individual international (GST not payable) | A$1,200 |
GST is excluded from the cost
Contact
Sustainable Minerals Institute
For more professional development options, visit the Sustainable Minerals Institute website.