Academic training specific to the minerals industry is provided on this page.
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 minearl training visit our Search Programs page.
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.
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