The longest established, premier quality, bestselling mining introductory training course in Australia now available& modified for South African mining, delivered by a South African trained mining engineer. Key Learning Outcomes Understand the make-up of the African mining industry Discover mine exploration techniques Understand mine geology and ore body modelling Analyse resource/reserve estimation and statutory requirements: SAMREC Learn...

A 1 day introduction to the high level principles and formal methods of risk assessment and analysis in design, developed by engineers, and its application to design in the rail industry. Key Learning Outcomes: On completion of the course, participants should be able to: Examine and address topical issues of design safety risk in the rail industry.Discuss the current and developing legislative requirements for rail design risk State how risks...

This 2-day course examines all aspects of rail operations to provide participants with a solid understanding and appreciation how operational requirements and goals affect and influence other rail disciplines, project outcomes and overall business performance. Key Learning Outcomes: Understand the over-arching principles of rail operations management.Appreciate aspects and challenges which are not widely known or well understood by managers Ga...

Building on twelve years of excellence it's rare that such a large gathering of underground coal operators come together under the one roof, providing a great opportunity to catch up with friends, industry leaders, former colleagues and longwall mining specialists.We are delighted to announce that production for the 13th Annual Longwall Conference is under-way and is due for release in the middle of 2014.

This basic level introductory course will benefit those who have no background in LNG who need appreciation of how the LNG business works, & how they contribute to the big picture. It provides a framework that participants can build on as their career grows. Key Learning Outcomes Understand the oil and gas industry structure Understand the LNG project lifecycle Discover contemporary issues and industry trends Discover technical aspects of...

This course will examine the design and layout of rail track, including horizontal and vertical alignment, cross section, turnouts and crossings, component selection, earthwork, drainage, and clearances. The design approaches highlight applicable Australian standards and general industry practices. The participant will learn how traffic characteristics and operational requirements affect design. The coverage distinguishes between high-speed, c...

This 3 day course provides engineers, managers and others involved in safety-related projects with a detailed understanding of the fundamentals of EDSM supported by competency based structure. Our expert course directors are able to draw upon years of railway experience in developing, teaching and applying the key principles of EDSM. This unique training course is structured around 16 modules as described in the outline-table. The opening modu...

Improve your knowledge and appreciation of the technicalities, risks and challenges involved with underground mining _ the complex geology, how to choose the optimal mining method, the importance of production efficiency and equipment selection, JORC and the risk/return scenarios. Key Learning Outcomes: Explain underground mine geology and ore-body modelling. Appreciate the importance of resource/reserve estimation and statutory requirements:...

This 2-day intensive course is designed to equip newcomers to the rail industry with a comprehensive overview of all the key aspects of their new field. From the basics of ‘what is a train’ to advanced concepts found in complex rail systems, the course addresses railway terminology, components of the railway, urban and freight railways, safety, rail operations, and economics of the rail industry. Participants will walk away with an...

Intensive training for effective design and troubleshooting for handling bulk solids in silos, stockpiles, feeders and transfer chutes _ strategies for alleviating costly flow problems, and proven techniques to design equipment to improve efficiency, safety and reliability. Key Learning Outcomes: Review common flow problems (eg. bridging, ratholing, flooding, segregation). Understand silo/hopper/stockpile flow patterns (funnel, mass, expanded...