Professional Certificate
JORC Code Reporting
Course commences 17 June 2024
40
AusIMM courses rated 4.9/5(4.5k+ reviews)
Professional Certificate
JORC Code Reporting
Course commences 17 June 2024
40
AusIMM courses rated 4.9/5(4.5k+ reviews)
Learn to apply the JORC Code within the context of the resource industry and clear up misconceptions surrounding its use.
Quick facts
Duration
40 hours
8 weeks
Delivery
100% online
Course Type
Professional
Certificate
2024 Intakes
17 June
7 October
PD Hours
Up to 40*
Language
English
* PD hours recognised by AusIMM & Australian Institute of Geoscientists.
Course overview
Develop an in-depth understanding of the JORC Code, including recognising obligations and liabilities, demonstrating its correct applications across different industries, and appropriately applying the Code to the reporting environment under the ASX and ASIC. AusIMM’s Professional Certificate in JORC Code Reporting has been specifically designed for resources professionals responsible for effectively reporting in accordance with the JORC Code (e.g. Competent Persons or aspiring Competent Persons). Note: This course does not enable a practitioner to qualify as a Competent Person. All the criteria as specified in the JORC Code must still be met.Enrolments now open
Course commences 17 June 2024
Limited seats remaining!
Who should attend?
Aspiring Competent Persons
Develop an in-depth understanding of the JORC Code and its application.
Mining industry professionals
Ensure that you are performing at the highest level expected.
Mining companies listed or looking to list on the Stock Exchange
Establish your team’s knowledge of the JORC Code’s intricacies and its application in the reporting environment.
Learning objectives
- Appraise the obligations and liabilities of the Competent Person under the JORC Code
- Describe a holistic view of the JORC Code and the role it plays in the minerals industry
- Interpret the JORC Code within the context of your working environment
- Apply the JORC Code in the reporting environment
- Recognise and counter common misconceptions about the JORC Code
- Identify good and poor technical reporting
- Demonstrate the correct application of the JORC Code
Course structure
The eight-week course consists of six modules over six weeks, with a final two weeks to complete the written assessment. Each module consists of:
- Pre-recorded videos
- Live interactive virtual classrooms (some modules)
- Interactive learning activities and group discussions
- Multiple choice questions
- Additional readings and case studies
Download the course brochure
Professional Certificate in JORC Code Reporting
Module 1
Why the JORC Code? Context and Principles.
Module 2
Exploration Reporting.
Module 3
Technical Studies – how to properly inform investors.
Module 4
Mineral Resources Reporting.
Module 5
Ore Reserves Reporting.
Module 6
The Regulatory Environment.
Enrolments now open
Course commences 17 June 2024
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Course facilitators
All programs have been developed in consultation with leading organisations in the mining industry, subject matter experts and community leaders to ensure you gain the latest knowledge and develop relevant skills to accelerate your career.Roderick Carlson
MAusIMM
General Manager/Principal Geologist, AMC Consultants
General Manager / Principal Geologist, AMC Consultants
Rod is a Member and Registered Professional Geologist in Mineral Exploration and Mining with the AIG and a Member of The AusIMM. Rod is a principal geologist with extensive management and consulting experience, and is experienced in areas including resource evaluation and audit, mine to mill reconciliation, geochemistry, drilling interpretation, and regolith mapping. Rod is a Director of the AIG and represents them as an ex-officio member of the JORC. With significant project management and peer review experience, Rod has worked across numerous commodities including gold, copper, bauxite, platinum, and coal. He has extensive international experience, having worked on projects in Australia, Russia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Botswana, Burkina Faso, and Oman. Rod has also conducted industry-training programmes in areas including geology for non-geologists, practical sampling, QA/QC, grade control, geostatistics, and reconciliation. He has generated resource reports to JORC Code and NI 43-101 standards.
Rod is a Member and Registered Professional Geologist in Mineral Exploration and Mining with the AIG and a Member of The AusIMM. Rod is a principal geologist with extensive management and consulting experience, and is experienced in areas including resource evaluation and audit, mine to mill reconciliation, geochemistry, drilling interpretation, and regolith mapping. Rod is a Director of the AIG and represents them as an ex-officio member of the JORC. With significant project management and peer review experience, Rod has worked across numerous commodities including gold, copper, bauxite, platinum, and coal. He has extensive international experience, having worked on projects in Australia, Russia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Botswana, Burkina Faso, and Oman. Rod has also conducted industry-training programmes in areas including geology for non-geologists, practical sampling, QA/QC, grade control, geostatistics, and reconciliation. He has generated resource reports to JORC Code and NI 43-101 standards.
Phil Jankowski
Principal Consultant, Resource Geology, ERM
Phil has over 30 years’ experience in mining geology and resource estimation. Phil’s career commenced with nine years’ experience in Archaean gold deposits, gaining experience with both open pit and underground mining geology and grade control, as well as exploration and resource development. Subsequently he has spent 23 years as a resource and mining geologist, both in mining company and consulting roles. Phil specialises in mining geology, grade control, orebody interpretation and wireframing, mine-scale lithological and structural mapping, the integration of geological and grade information, resource estimation using linear and non-linear geostatistics, technical audits of resource estimates and grade control systems, mine reconciliation, due diligence, and prospectus reports.
Glen Williamson
FAusIMM(CP)
Principal Mining Engineer, AMC Consultants
Glen has over 40 years of experience in the mining industry in a range of commodities, and in roles ranging from mine planning, operations management, technical management, feasibility studies, due diligence reviews, and ore reserve estimation and reporting. He has worked for mining companies, mining contractors and in consulting. Glen has worked on open pit iron ore, manganese, coal, nickel laterite, bauxite, phosphate, potash, precious metals, and base metals projects throughout Australia, the Pacific region, south-east Asia, South America, Africa, Russia, and Kazakhstan and has been Competent Person/Qualified Person under the JORC Code, NI 43-101, and S-K 1300 and has reviewed Ore Reserves reported under the SAMREC Code.
Lauren Tooley
MAusIMM
Consultant Exploration Geologist, RSC Mining and Mineral Exploration
Lauren is a Member of the AusIMM and a geologist at RSC specialising in data reviews, technical reporting and compliance. Lauren was one of the initial driving forces behind opaxe, RSC’s resource intelligence company that maintains an active database of public reports published by minerals companies listed on the world’s major stock exchanges including the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). Lauren’s efforts to compile data from thousands of public announcements have given her a broad knowledge of public reporting and the regulatory environment. As a consultant, Lauren has assisted with the preparation of both technical and public reports across numerous commodities including gold, copper, uranium, lithium, heavy mineral sands and rare earth elements.
Graham Jeffress
FAusIMM(CP)
Partner, Service Lead - Sustainable Mining Services, ERM
Graham is a geologist with more than 30 years’ experience in exploration and management in Australia, PNG and Indonesia, working for companies large and small, government, and in consulting. He has worked in exploration (ranging from grassroots reconnaissance through to brownfields, near-mine, and resource definition), project evaluation and mining. Graham manages ERM’s geoscience and mining engineering teams in Australia. Graham was a Federal Councillor of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists for 11 years and joined the Joint Ore Reserves Committee in 2014, where he is a member of the executive committee.
Andrew Hall
MAusIMM(CP)
Director/Chief Executive Officer, AMC Consultants
Andrew Hall is a mining engineer and consultant with more than 28 years’ experience in feasibility studies, due diligence, project evaluation, strategy optimisation, and operational improvement, spanning a wide range of mining and ore processing methods, and materials’ handling systems world-wide.
His specialities include: open pit mine planning, underground mine planning, feasibility studies, due diligence, project management, cost estimation, benchmarking, business improvement and transformation, project evaluation, and public reporting.
Andrew holds a Masters in Mineral Economics and a Diploma in Project Management. He is a Fellow and Chartered Professional (Mining) of the AusIMM, and a Graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Andrew is also a current member of the JORC Committee.
His specialities include: open pit mine planning, underground mine planning, feasibility studies, due diligence, project management, cost estimation, benchmarking, business improvement and transformation, project evaluation, and public reporting.
Andrew holds a Masters in Mineral Economics and a Diploma in Project Management. He is a Fellow and Chartered Professional (Mining) of the AusIMM, and a Graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Andrew is also a current member of the JORC Committee.
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A discount of 10% is available for groups of 3 or more participants from the same organisation who enrol for the same course intake in a single booking. This discount will be automatically applied at checkout.
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 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.
How long will the course take?
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.
Must a participant complete and pass all modules in order to finish the course?
Yes, it is a requirement for participants to complete all modules and pass all learning activities, including the final assessment. A professional certificate will be awarded upon successful completion.
How often will the courses be run?
We aim to run two to three intakes each year.
Can a participant sign up for only one or two modules?
Unfortunately no, the course must be completed in its entirety.
Will the course be delivered in other languages?
No, the course is currently delivered in English only. We are looking at delivering the course in other languages in the near future.
Does someone have to have a prequalification of years’ experience before they can do the course?
No. If someone is on the pathway to becoming a Competent Person, then doing this course early will help them to better understand the JORC Code and its requirements.
Will current Competent Persons and industry practitioners be required to undertake this training before reporting?
It is not currently mandatory but it is highly recommended to raise the knowledge of the overall profession.
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.