Minerals Institute of Western Australia

Geoscience Technician

Geoscience technicians assist geologists, engineers and geophysicists in finding and developing mineral and fuel resources. Geoscience technicians in the minerals industry may perform the following tasks:

• order, check, pack and ship equipment and supplies for field surveys;
• manage small field camps;
• mark outlines of ore, waste and drill hole patterns;
• collect, record and transport ore samples;
• undertake specific geophysical surveys;
• collate information;
• use digital technology to create maps and sections.

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Geologist
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Education and Training:

ACT
Certificate Courses
Canberra Institute of Technology - Bruce Campus

Diploma Courses
Canberra Institute of Technology - Bruce Campus

NSW
Certificate Courses
TAFE - Parkes Campus

Diploma Courses
Degree Courses
Southern Cross University - Lismore Campus

QLD
Certificate Courses
Canberra Institute of Technology - Bruce Campus (ACT)
TAFE - Parkes Campus (NSW)

Diploma Courses
Canberra Institute of Technology - Bruce Campus (ACT)

Degree Courses
Southern Cross University - Lismore Campus (NSW)

SA
Diploma Courses
TAFE - O'Halloran Hill Campus
Flinders University of South Australia

WA
Certificate Courses
TAFE - various locations

Diploma Courses
TAFE - East Perth Campus