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Geophysics for Mining Professionals

Intake commences 25 August 2025

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Professional Certificate

Geophysics for Mining Professionals

Intake commences 25 August 2025

  • 40 PD hours 40 PD hours
  • 100% online 100% online
Enrol now

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Duration Delivery Course Type Next Intake PD Hours Language
40 hours 
8 weeks
100% online
Professional
Certificate
25 August 2025
Up to 40
English

 

Geophysics for Mining Professionals course overview

Aaron Tomkins, Principal Geoscientist, GBG Group has an in-depth experience in Geology, and Geophysics within Mining, Geotechnical, and Oil and Gas sectors since 2012. He explains what participants can expect from the Geophysics for Mining Professionals Certificate Course.

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Professional Certificate in Geophysics for Mining Professionals

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Facilitators

Aaron Tomkins

Principal Geoscientist, GBG Group
Aaron graduated with a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from Macquarie University and has been working within the Geoscience sector since 2012. Aaron has experienced a varied career, gaining in-depth experience in Geology, and Geophysics within Mining, Geotechnical, and Oil and Gas sectors.

Aaron is currently involved in worldwide operations and leads large-scale programs for mining, energy, and infrastructure programs, with an in-depth focus on projects within the Tailings Dam infrastructure space and projects in PNG. Respected for his expertise and experience, Aaron has presented multiple near surface geophysical papers on the benefits of implementing new methods within extreme near mine environments and in remote areas.

Mark Lackie

Mark graduated with Honours in Geophysics from Melbourne University in the early 80’s. He completed a PhD in Geophysics at Macquarie University in the late 80’s. Mark worked at the CSIRO for half a decade before switching to academia where he spent 26 years producing the next generation of geophysicists. Mark retired in 2020 from teaching and is now Editor-in-Charge of the Journal “Exploration Geophysics”.

Taylor Willick

Operations Manager (East Coast) | Senior Geophysicist, GBG Group
Taylor graduated with a B.Sc. in Geophysics and Geology form Macquarie university in 2013. Taylor started his career in Mineral Exploration for 2 years before moving into the geotechnical geophysics space. Over the past 8 years he has gained a broad range of experience in numerous methodologies, both land and marine, and their applications in various sectors in the Asia Pacific region.

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Frequently asked questions

The course will be run entirely online via a cloud-based platform which can be accessed via computer, tablet or phone. Participants will simply need to have a working Internet connection and a computer, tablet or phone with sound to access the course. They will not be required to download any software and will not require any hardware like a webcam or microphone. Please note that some course videos and the virtual classroom recordings are hosted on Vimeo. Participants in regions where Vimeo is blocked may need to use a VPN to access these materials.

The entire course will run over eight weeks (six modules over six weeks plus another two weeks to finish the final assignment). It is expected that participants will take about 40 hours to finish the entire course. This includes attendance at live virtual classrooms and completion of all learning activities.

Yes, it is a requirement for participants to complete all modules and pass all learning activities, including the final assessment. A digital credential will be awarded upon successful completion.

We aim to run one or two intakes each year.

Unfortunately no, the course must be completed in its entirety.

No, the course is currently delivered in English only. We are looking at delivering the course in other languages in the near future.

Participants can earn professional development (PD) hours for undertaking the course. One contact hour of technical content is equivalent to one PD hour.

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Geophysical methods for mining investigations

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