Associate Certificate
Study Processes for Resource Projects
Intakes commences 12 May 2025
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Course Overview
- Examine the role of the different contributors to ensure technical discipline and that risk is managed to prepare successful business cases.
- Explore a framework for ensuring the right tasks are pursued at the right time, and the steps needed to present information in a compelling way.
- Learn the tools needed to inform decision making to advance studies at key project milestones and support evaluation.
- Understand the stages in a project development study process – from scoping through to front-end engineering and design.
Who is this for?
- Project managers - Influence project progression through key milestones and approval gates; and better understand how to interpret cases put to you for approval
- Study managers - Learn how to follow processes required to craft compelling proposals to secure support for your projects
- Exploration managers - Learn how to present information in a way that creates a compelling argument for investors
Course Modules
Module 1
Introduction, Environment, Social and Permitting
- Describe why study guidelines are important, and the different interpretations
- Identify naming conventions and list the components of each study phase
- Describe the considerations to address in a study for internal and external audience groups
- Develop a personal list of valuable resources and international standards
- Describe the scene setting aspects of a study
- Describe the environmental and social considerations for a study
- Identify types of permits, other than the ESIA permit, which may be required
Module 2
Geology, Mining and Metallurgy
- Recognise the link between deposit knowledge and study definition
- Identify important strategic concepts in developing a life-of-mine plan
- Explain the influence of mineral-deposit characteristics on mining and processing strategies
- Outline the impact of mining and processing design-and-scheduling decisions, on business outcomes
- Recognise technical risk-management-strategies applied in studies, to address inherent uncertainty
Module 3
Engineering Requirements, Forward Work Plans and Study Process Controls
- Identify the key engineering components required to support the project
- Demonstrate a structured framework for advancing engineering design at the right time through the study process
- Recognise the importance of establishing study controls
- Recognise the importance of the role and requirement for forward works and project implementation plans
Module 4
The Business Case (and wrap-up)
- List the key components of a study charter and business case
- Develop and communicate an effective value proposition
- Describe the assessment of risk in a sustainable business case
- Explain the concept of transparency and accuracy for each of level of study for decision-makers
Course Pricing
Member Price
A$1,491
Price is inclusive of 10% GST
- Exclusive discounts
- Access to digital library
- Networking opportunities
- Professional development
- Industry insights
Associate membership and enrolment bundle
A$1,747
Price is inclusive of 10% GST
- Exclusive discounts
- Access to digital library
- Networking opportunities
- Professional development
- Industry insights
Non-member
A$1,940
Price is inclusive of 10% GST
- Exclusive discounts
- Access to digital library
- Networking opportunities
- Professional development
- Industry insights
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Study Processes for Resource Projects
Learning Objectives
- Describe the characteristics and activities associated with study development and study progress, between exploration and operations
- Explain the concept and actions towards ensuring the quality of studies
- Define the role and components of study processes
- Outline study requirements that feed into a robust business case
Course Structure
The five-week course is a collaborative, hands-on online learning experience, taking learners approximately 20 hours to complete. Please note the live sessions are not mandatory. The virtual classrooms will be recorded and available on the same day for participants who are unable to attend the live event. Course content includes:
- Live virtual classrooms
- Videos of interviews with various subject matter experts
- Additional resources and readings
- Group discussion forums
- Learning activities in the form of short test questions
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Course Facilitators
Lisa Park
FAusIMM(CP)
Metallurgist
Lisa is a technical specialist (metallurgy) and project manager with more than 25 years in the resources industry. Lisa’s experience spans projects in multiple continents, from exploration to delivery. She is committed to identifying, assessing and mitigating risks to lead teams safely and achieve critical objectives.
Karl van Olden
FAusIMM
Executive Lead – Operations, AMC Consultants
Karl has more than 30 years’ mining industry experience in diverse mining environments in operational, technical, consulting, and corporate roles. He has expertise and skills across the mining business process and is a trusted advisor to executives in the mining industry. He has been a project sponsor, a project manager, a technical lead and a contributor to well over 500 diverse, world-wide mining industry assignments. These span feasibility studies, strategic analysis, business and life of mine planning, Ore Reserve estimates, due diligence reviews, expert reports, minerals project valuations and operational optimisation.
Peter Fairfield
FAusIMM(CP)
Principal Consultant, Miner Insight Pty Ltd
Peter is a process-driven, strategically minded mining engineer with 35 years of experience in operations management and consulting providing technical and operational support. After 20 years in site-based operational roles Peter has spent over 17 years’ experience working on and leading multi-discipline study teams on projects across commodities and regions. He has extensive experience in multi-discipline project evaluations, independent technical reviews, and due diligence projects, and has managed and prepared independent reports for internal and public reporting and disclosure.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the technical requirements to participate in the course? i.e. do I need a webcam, microphone, etc?
The course will be run entirely online via a cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS) 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.
How long will the course take?
The full course is estimated to take about 20 hours of learning. Participants will have access to the course platform for five weeks to complete all modules.
How often will the courses be run?
We aim to run two intakes each year.
Do I have to attend the live sessions?
No, all virtual classrooms are recorded and made available on the learning platform for participants who are unable to attend the live session.
Will the course be delivered in other languages?
At the moment, no, but we will be looking at delivering the course in other languages in the near future.
How many PD hours do I receive for undertaking the course?
Participants can earn professional development (PD) hours for undertaking the course. One contact hour of technical content is equivalent to one PD hour.