Mineral Exploration Techniques

Credential Earned: College Certificate (1 Year)
Campus: Haileybury, Kirkland Lake, Timmins, Distance
Program Length: 2 Semesters
 

M040 (HL) – Haileybury Campus
M051 (KL) – Kirkland Lake Campus
M052 (PC) – Timmins Campus
M049 (CH) – Contact North

 

 

From grassroots exploration to mine-site operation, Northern’s Mineral Exploration Techniques certificate will give you the knowledge and skills you need as a valued member of a mineral exploration team.

Combining on-site and distance learning, this full-time one-year program ends with a two-week field placement where you’re guaranteed to get your hands dirty. And – along the way – you’ll gain comprehensive skills and a broad understanding of one of the world’s biggest growth industries.

Coursework covers everything from ore signatures and environmental practices, to bush safety and survival. You will be prepared for a wide range of jobs, including lab assistant, geological technician, and quality controller.

 

This program of study also opens the door to continuing studies at the Haileybury School of Mines and beyond. So this really could be the start of something big.

The modular format and distance or in-class delivery of this program provides the flexibility for students to study while maintaining their employment and caters to students in remote northern communities. Graduates are ready to enter the job market with a college certificate after only one year of study.

 

 

Certificate to Diploma: Graduates of the Mineral Exploration Techniques program may choose to continue their studies in the Haileybury School of Mines – Mining Engineering Technician Diploma program at Northern College, with advanced standing in three common courses.

 

Certificate to Diploma to Degree: Once graduates of the Mineral Exploration Techniques certificate program have successfully completed their Mining Engineering Technician diploma program, they may be eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Mining Engineering Technology degree (BTech) from Queen’s University (blended learning format) in two additional years plus a bridging semester.

 

 

Upon the completion of the Mineral Exploration Techniques program, graduates will have a broad understanding of the mineral exploration industry and how it relates to mining. Students will graduate with a comprehensive range of skills required to be immediately employable in the mineral exploration industry including sampling, geological surveys, fieldwork and GIS. They will be mindful of health and safety, ethical practices, environmental sustainability and societal conscientiousness. Graduates may find employment as: Geological Assistant/Technician, Core Technician, Lab Assistant, Field Assistant/Technician, Geophysical Assistant/Operator, and/or Sales Representative.

 

 

CM1903 Communications I – Model A
MA1100 Mathematics I
MX1003 Introduction to Mineral Exploration
MX1013 Sampling Methods and Protocols
MX1023 Introduction to Geology and Geomorphology
MX1033 Mineral Exploration Workplace Best Practices

 

GN1443 Canadian Indigenous Culture and Awareness
MX2003 Introduction to GIS Applications
MX2013 Geophysical Methods in Mineral Exploration
MX2023 Environmental Best Practices in Mineral Exploration
MX2033 Fieldwork, Mapping and Orienteering
MX2043 Field School I – Exploration and Geological Field Methods
MX2053 Field School II – Exploration and Geological Field Methods
MX2063 Geochemical Methods in Mineral Exploration

 

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.