Academic Training
Academic training specific to the minerals industry is provided on this page.
Academic Training
Institutions across British Columbia provide specific mineral related training. Training for prospecting, mineral exploration and mining at public institutions are listed below. For an exhaustive list of mineral training visit our Search Programs page.
Training
- Mining and Mineral Exploration Technology Program
- Assaying Certificate
- Centre for Mine Economics and Business
- Part-time and on-line courses
- MINE 1003 - Introduction to Prospecting and Exploration 1: Geology and Mineral Deposits1
- MINE 1004 - Introduction to Prospecting and Exploration 2: Methods and Techniques2
- MINE 1005 - Prospecting and Exploration Field School
The annual course lasts for one week in April/May. The course costs $250.00 which includes a textbook, a mineral ID kit and other supplies. To register, contact Jane Swan at (250) 352-5242 or chamberofmines@netidea.com.
- Drill Core Technician
- Surface Diamond Driller’s Helper
- Prospector Basic Training
- Mining Field Assistant Program
- Environmental Monitoring Assistant Program
Prospector Basic Training: normally offered in September 15-20, 2014
Website resources: B.C. Centre of Training Excellence in Mining and B.C. HR Task Force: Exploration, Mining, Sand, Stone and Gravel.
Funding provided through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement