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Graduate Program Best Practice Guidelines


Contents

Summary

Chartered Professional Status

Mentoring

Important Links and Contacts

Section A – General elements of a graduate program

Section B – Discipline specific elements 1. Company induction 2.1 Metallurgist 2.2 Geologist 2.3 Mining Engineer 2.4 Geotechnical Engineer 3. Business/Management Skills 4. Personal Development Skills 5. Statutory Requirements 6. Further Education 7. Continuing Professional Development

Continuing Professional Development Logbook

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Summary

Entering the minerals industry as a graduate presents an opportunity for talented individuals to embark upon a challenging, yet rewarding career. The entry into corporate graduate development programs is a common path for many graduates coming in to the minerals industry.

A positive experience from first impressions of the industry is crucial for these graduates in ensuring that they become substantial contributors to the minerals industry. Therefore it is important that the expectations of graduates are realistic as well as those of companies in regard to graduate development programs. Graduates must know what they are signing on for when they are joining an organisation in the minerals industry and these organisations must be in a position to deliver what they promised they would. Similarly, companies’ expectations of graduates must be clear when employment contracts are agreed to.

A 2006 survey of AusIMM graduate members found 60 per cent of respondents indicated that their expectations of their graduate programs at their commencement were unclear or partially clear and 39 per cent indicated that their expectations of their graduate programs were either partially met or not met at all. In response to these findings, The AusIMM has compiled a set of Graduate Program Best Practice Guidelines.

AusIMM corporate members have also expressed an interest in seeing a set of guidelines developed, especially representatives from smaller companies, consultancies and contractors, who in general do not have dedicated human resources departments for such initiatives.

It is intended that companies will recognise these guidelines and that The AusIMM will promote the graduate programs of those companies who are a part of this initiative. The Graduate Program Best Practice Guidelines will also form part of The AusIMM professional framework and link in with its Continuing Professional Development Program and Chartered Professional Status.

The Guidelines – Structure


Section A comprises a checklist of overarching general elements that should be common to all graduate development programs, regardless of the size of the company or the disciplines covered.

Section B – Discipline specific elements

Section B describes specific aspects of disciplines that can be included in a graduate program by a company. This section is intended to be a guide for shaping a graduate program for a discipline. It should be stressed that Section B comprises recommendations that will need to be adapted to individual circumstances. Graduates will progress at different rates depending on a number of factors, including the size of the company operation at which they work and business conditions. Section B is only a guide and it is expected that each graduate will need a program tailored to suit the needs of the individual and the organisation.

Please note that while not all disciplines are included within these guidelines, aspects may still be relevant across all minerals professions. These are guidelines ONLY and have been formulated to assist both individuals and companies in designing their own knowledge path that is right for their specific needs.

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Chartered Professional StatusThe AusIMM Graduate Program Best Practice Guidelines form the basis for a graduate to enter into The AusIMM Chartered Professional program. The AusIMM’s Board of Chartered Professionals met in August 2006 and passed a motion stating:

“(to) Allow admission to the Register of Chartered Professionals to those who have undertaken an active engagement in a formal graduate program that complies with the guidelines of The AusIMM, who has maintained a record of ‘Career Episode Reports’ and who is a Member of The AusIMM be considered for admission.”

AusIMM log bookTo ensure that graduates are tracking along the correct path as they complete their graduate programs, they can complete log books as a full Chartered Professional member would complete ‘career episode reports’ to illustrate their progress to date. As mentioned, this is a formal requirement for consideration to become a Chartered Professional (CP). For graduates who are not intending to join the CP register this is not compulsor; however, it is a worthwhile exercise to complete a log book to ensure that they are maintaining a record of their professional development.

An AusIMM Continuing Professional Development Logbook is included page 17 and can also be downloaded from the website.

For more information on CP status please email [email protected] or visit our website www.ausimm.com

MentoringSuccessful mentoring results in exciting possibilities for the personal and professional development of both parties involved.

The AusIMM describes mentoring as:

“The act of helping someone to understand more fully the environment they find themselves in, to assist and support them in advancing their career and life in general, and learn from every day experiences.”

The AusIMM believes that:

“The mentoring link is based on trust, honesty and truthfulness. It is therefore understood that all information shared within the relationship between the Mentor and the Mentee remains confidential.”

In keeping with the statements above, The AusIMM strongly recommends that individuals attend AusIMM functions, such as conferences and Branch technical talks, in an effort to find informal mentors from their local minerals community. Formal mentoring is also encouraged through workplace schemes.

Important Links and ContactsContacts:

AusIMM Graduate Program Guidelines: [email protected]

AusIMM Membership: [email protected]

AusIMM Services: www.ausimm.com

Codes:

The AusIMM Code of Ethics, Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) Code, and the VALMIN Code can all be found at The AusIMM Website: www.ausimm.com

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Over-arching principles Checklist

1. Agreement to a plan at the commencement of employment

n time frame □

n transparent and realistic expectations □

n division/department rotations □

n training □

n people to be involved (supervisors, mentors) □

2. On the job learning

n being entrusted with responsibility as opposed to being “intelligent clerks”□

(eg not just data collation, reports, informal IT support)

n development opportunities □

3. Formal training

n technical (engineering, science, IT) □

n personal development skills (interpersonal, emotional intelligence)

n leadership □

n managing people □

n project management □

n practical exercises □

n ongoing study and professional development □

4. Provision of a formal mentor/coach

n responsibilities in the relationship □

5. Documentation of progress and review process

n document to record achievements and comments (eg log book) □

n regular meetings to discuss progress

n grievance procedure

6. Flexibility

n reaction to business needs/conditions/requirements □

n long-term development view versus short-term bottom lines □

7. Rewards and recognition

n promotions □

n salary relativity □

n awards (safety, training, etc) □

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1. Company Induction

This should be completed within the first three months of employment. If you feel that you have missed something or at anytime feel unsure about anything, ask your supervisor immediately.

1.01 Familiarisation Completed

The graduate will be introduced to the organisation via:

• Introductions to relevant personnel • Explanation of company history • Walk-around of operation • Desk induction.

1.02 Site Induction Completed

Site specific.

1.03 Administration Completed

The company will explain:

• Payroll procedures (timesheets, leave, expenses, etc) • IT procedures (login, access, etc) • Site or office administrative/communication procedures (mail, phone lists, etc).

1.04 Organisational Structure Completed

The graduate will be talked through an organisational chart.

1.05 Policies and Procedures Completed

All organisational policies and procedures shall be explained to the graduate:

• Venue safety • General OHS • Environment • Sexual harassment • Equal opportunity • Other internal policies and procedures.

1.06 Other Aspects of Operations Completed

The organisation’s other operations and roles that the graduate will not participate in directly

will be explained.

1.07 Networking Completed

The company will hold a social welcoming function for new graduates to allow them

to mix with other staff to build confidence and general morale.

The company will encourage the graduates to mix with other graduates through conferences and events organised by professional associations.

Future Training: Welcome and mentor others.

Section B – Discipline specific aspects

METALLURGIST Graduate Program Best Practice Guidelines

2.1 Discipline Specific – METALLURGIST

The following milestones are specific to the discipline of metallurgy. Meeting these recommendations will enable you to progress within your field and assist you when applying for Chartered Professional status. You will undertake these tasks at various points throughout your Graduate Program from on the job training, and both internal and external formal training (see “Metallurgist” pullout for expected time frame).

2.1.01 Health and Safety/Risk Assessment Completed

• Be aware of company policies

• Take part in incident/accident investigation • Job hazard analysis • Take part in safety meetings and committees • Take part in inspections, audits and risk assessments.

Future Training: Lead investigation and demonstrate positive safety behaviour.

2.1.02 Mines Rescue Completed

• Be an active member of the mines rescue team.

Future Training: Captain mines rescue.

2.1.03 Crushing and Grinding Completed

• Learn basics of operation and troubleshooting in crushing and grinding circuits.

2.1.04 Mineral Separation and Flotation Completed

• Learn basics of operation of mineral separation and flotation circuits

• Learn diagnostic data analysis to assess separation performance • Exposure to mineralogical techniques to improve performance.

2.1.05 Dewatering Completed

• Learn basics of operation of dewatering unit processes, such as thickeners, clarifiers, filters and driers.

2.1.06 Pyrometallurgy Completed

• Learn basic operation of pyrometallurgical unit processes such as sintering plants,

furnaces, roasters, gas handling equipment • Build understanding of slag chemistry and flux control • Learn techniques such as temperature measurement.

2.1.07 Hydrometallurgy Completed

• Learn basic operation of hydrometallurgical unit processes such as leaching, solution

purification, solvent extraction, precipitation, electrowinning and electrorefining.

2.1.08 Process Design Completed

• Participate in design of new plant and equipment, training and participation in

Hazop studies.

Future Training: On the job training for Plant Metallurgist type role if that is the chosen career path. This would extend basic understanding of operations to setting and overseeing metallurgical targets to achieve process outcomes.

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2.1.09 Process Control Completed

Learn the structure and workings of the process control system, including: • Plant instrumentation and calibration (flowmeters, density gauges, weightometers, in stream analysis systems, etc) • Distributed control system hardware • Basic loop tuning • Data capture and reporting systems.

Future Training: Specialist training and experience if this is a chosen career path.

2.1.10 Plant Experimentation Completed

Design and conduct plant trials for process improvement. Include scoping, obtaining necessary equipment and information, conducting plant surveys, agreeing approach with operations personnel, on/off testing and statistical analysis of results to prove or disprove a hypothesis.

2.1.11 Laboratory Techniques Completed

Learn and become competent in laboratory techniques including sample preparation,

sizings, assay techniques, laboratory flotation tests, titrations and other methods appropriate for the particular process plant type.

2.1.12 Sampling Completed

Learn techniques for respresentative sampling of solids, liquid and gas streams where relevent to the process.

2.1.13 Metallurgical Accounting and Mass Balancing Completed

• Complete solids and liquids mass balances competently on at least sections of a spreadsheets/mass balancing software

• Complete a plant metal balance using shift data.

2.1.14 Computer Modelling and Simulation Completed

Exposure to computer modelling and simulation programs through relevant case studies associated with a technical project. May include packages such as JKSimmet, JKSimfloat, MetSim, thermodynamic simulators, gas system simulators.

Future Training: Specialist training and experience if this is a chosen career path.

2.1.15 Metallurgical Research and Analysis Techniques Completed

• Learn to conduct technical research, literature reviews and analysis by sourcing technical information from universities, research institutions, information services, internet, etc

• Utilise resources such as the AusIMM Mineral Processing Toolbox.

2.1.16 Planning and Forecasting Completed

• Support metallurgists in preparing production plans and forecasts • Learn main drivers of production and operating costs.

2.1.17 Maintenance Completed

• Overview of maintenance planning, especially planned shutdowns, condition monitoring and inspections

• Participate in equipment inspections on shutdowns • Downtime and variance analysis.

2.1.18 Environment Completed

• Be aware of environmental, heritage, land tenure issues • Assist in environmental project • Take part in inspections, monitoring, audits and/or risk assessments.

2.1.19 Software Completed

Training in selected required software used on the mine site (eg design, scheduling, drill and blast, dispatch, processing control systems, reconciliation systems, mining software).

GEOLOGIST Graduate Program Best Practice Guidelines

2.2 Discipline Specific – GEOLOGIST

The following milestones are specific to the discipline of geology. Meeting these recommendations will enable you to progress within your field and assist you when applying for Chartered Professional status. You will undertake these tasks at various points throughout your Graduate Program from on the job training, and both internal and external formal training (see “Geologist” pullout for expected time frame).


• Be aware of company policies • Take part in incident/accident investigation • Job hazard analysis • Take part in safety meetings and committees • Take part in inspections, audits and risk assessments.



Be an active member of the mines rescue team.


2.2.03 Grade Control/Sampling Completed

• Assist geologist in daily grade control by mapping faces, collecting samples,

collecting geology information, and following up with assay results and block/grade estimates to manage grade control for a section of a mine (open pit or underground)

• Communication with key stakeholders including operators, surveyors and mining engineers

• Understanding of sampling issues and estimation technique applied to ore block grade estimates.

2.2.04 Drill Hole Logging Completed

Experience in logging material (core or chips) of different styles (RC, RAB and Diamond

drill core), then combining and interpreting log data, assay and where relevant geophysical results.

2.2.05 Quality Control Completed

• Experience in checking drill hole raw assay and geology results against composited

data, survey data and resource model estimates • Experience in checking laboratory data to determine if any batch or sample number

errors have occurred • Ability to detect laboratory contamination • Understanding of precision versus accuracy, and ability to check for bias • Understanding of laboratory process and equipment • Ability to check standards results are within acceptable limits • Ability to interpret and follow-up problematic field and laboratory duplicate results.

2.2.06 Data Management Completed

• Understanding of database types, selection of appropriate database for range of tasks,

tools within database for querying, extracting and analysing relevant data, quality control checks

• Management of data, data backups, data sharing, error identification • Understanding of exporting data and importing into database and mining software.

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2.2.07 Data Validation Completed

Experience in applying data validation tools to systematically find and address drill hole

assay, collar survey, downhole survey, geological logging, sample number, depth and if relevant downhole geophysics errors.

2.2.08 Geological Interpretation Completed

• Experience in interpreting downhole and sectional geology across a number of sections

within an ore deposit • Ability to incorporate several datasets into interpretation, such as surface mapping,

downhole geophysics, downhole geology, downhole assays and physical rock properties and mineralogy.

2.2.09 Resource Estimation Completed

• Familiarity with specific resource estimation software tools • Understand importance of sound geology interpretation prior to estimating • Ability to produce and interpret deposit basic statistics, univariate statistics

(eg histograms), bivariate statistics (eg scatter plots for multiple elements), familiarity with different data distributions

• Understand why domaining may be required, methods to apply, hard and soft boundaries • Understand top cuts/top caps, assessment by covariance and when application

is required • Understand or model variograms and interpret them in deposit context • How to select appropriate search parameters in 2D or 3D • Exposure to inverse distance estimation • Understanding of ordinary kriging estimation • Explanation of when and why indicator kriging or conditional simulation could be applied • Understanding of JORC Mineral Resource Measured, Indicated and Inferred categories

and how/where to apply.

2.2.10 Resource Modelling Completed

• Experience in a mining software modelling package such as Datamine Studio,

Surpac Minex, Mincom, Envisage, Minesight, etc • Ability to validate and interpret geological data then use to create resource model to

pass to and communicate with mining engineers • Understanding of how to select block or grid size, and implications • Ability to validate resource estimates against raw and composited drill hole data using

at least sectional comparisons, Easting, Westing and RL trends, statistics and histograms • Understanding of mining engineer ore reserve needs • Understanding of JORC requirements and your role in the JORC process,

including liaison with the relevant Competent Person about your work.

2.2.11 Reconciliation Completed

• Understand and participate in reconciliation process • Knowledge of process flow chart and critical areas of tonnage, grade and

spatial reconciliations • Awareness of site reconciliation procedures and people responsible for reconciliation

at different process points between drilling, resource model, reserve model, mine plans, grade control, mine production data, plant head grade data, in-plant process points, stockpile and product data.

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2.2.12 Mapping Completed

Experience in underground (face and back), open pit and surface mapping of geological

rock type and structure.

2.2.13 Drilling Completed

• From participation in assisting with drilling program (surface or underground)

to implementation and assisting of management of drill program including drilling tenders and contractor management

• Understanding of legal duty of care and safety hazards around a drill rig.

2.2.14 Bulk Density Completed

• Experience in measuring bulk density of samples from the mine site • Understanding of methods available and their limitations • Understanding of how the results are used within the resource estimate • Reconciliation of density estimates.

2.12.5 Open Pit Completed

Experience all aspects of open pit mining including drill and blast, grade control, mining

methods, knowledge of equipment production rates and limitations, awareness of driving rules and safety precautions.

2.2.16 Underground Completed

Experience all aspects of underground mining including stope mining, development,

ventilation, raise bores, knowledge of equipment production rates and limitations, awareness of driving rules and safety precautions.

2.2.17 Near Mine Exploration Completed

Experience aspects of exploration on near mine sites including complications

(such as mine schedule/blast implications/infrastructure limitations), drilling, geophysical and/or geochemical techniques where relevant, exploration targeting, exploration program design, contractor management and risks, use of existing datasets for drill program design.

2.2.18 Regional Exploration Completed

Experience aspects of exploration including logistics management, drilling, geophysical,

sampling, geochemical techniques, assay laboratory processing and analytical methods, target generation, contractor and stakeholder liaison, and where relevant remote area management, program safety and emergency planning.


• Be aware of environmental, heritage, land tenure issues • Assist in environmental project • Take part in inspections, monitoring, audits and/or risk assessments.


Training in selected required software used on the mine site (eg design, scheduling, drill

and blast, dispatch, processing control systems, reconciliation systems, mining software).

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MINING ENGINEER Graduate Program Best Practice Guidelines

2.3 Discipline Specific – MINING ENGINEER

The following milestones are specific to the discipline of mining engineering. Meeting these recommendations will enable you to progress within your field and assist you when applying for Chartered Professional status. You will undertake these tasks at various points throughout your Graduate Program from on the job training, and both internal and external formal training (see “Mining Engineer” pullout for expected time frame).







2.3.03 Practical Experience Completed

• Work on shift as part of a crew • Spend time in all areas • Sufficient time and experience to meet requirements of quarry managers or first class

ticket, eg Operating equipment (trucks, excavators, loaders), offside drill rigs, working on charge/blast crews, work on service crews.

2.3.04 Geology Completed

Offside crew to ensure understanding of orebody, geotechnical, cut-off grade and

grade control.

Future Training: Incorporate geological requirements in design/operations.

2.3.05 Survey Completed

Offside crew to gain awareness of survey techniques.

Future Training: Incorporate survey requirements in design/operations.

2.3.06 Long-Term Planning Completed

• Be introduced to life of mine plans • Be introduced to the ASX reserve statement process.

Future Training: Work towards being a Competent Person for reserves. Optimisation techniques. Produce business plans, risk assessments.

2.3.07 Ventilation Completed

(UG Mines). Ventilation technician to understand air flows, quality, measurement

techniques, fan properties and primary/secondary measurement techniques.

Future Training: Statutory or leading role in primary/secondary ventilation.

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• Be aware of environmental, heritage, land tenure issues • Assist in environmental projects • Take part in inspections, audits and risk assessments.

Future Training: Incorporate environment requirements in design/operations.

2.3.09 Supervisory Experience Completed

• Supervise the crew, coordinate activities, report, interpret schedules, work safely • Pass statutory supervisors ticket if applicable.


Train in required software used (eg design, scheduling, drill and blast, dispatch).

Future Training: Proficient in software.

2.3.11 Operations Planning/Scheduling Completed

• Generate daily/weekly/monthly/annual plans • Implement mine plans, do reconciliation • Optimise schedules to meet grade/blending requirements.

Future Training: Proficient

2.3.12 Dispatch/Mine Reporting Completed

• Maintain, validate, use data and be responsible for mine dispatch reporting system • Produce reports including physical, equipment performance and availability • Show knowledge of data integrity and storage.

Future Training: Show proficiency in all areas of reporting and dispatch. Show improvements in system and as result of data analysis.

2.3.13 Mine Design Completed

• Design mine development and infrastructure plans (eg roads, surfaces and dumps) • Design ore extraction plans (eg stopes or parcels) • Show proficiency in software used.

Future Training: Produce complete designs.

2.3.14 Drill and Blast Completed

• Design and apply drill and blast practices, interpret mine plans • Follow explosives handling methodology in the mine • Do projects to improve practices • Show proficiency in software used.

Future Training: Make improvements in drill and blast. Supervise crews/contracts.

2.3.15 Drill and Blast Completed

Safe and efficient blasting (eg Orica, Dyno Nobel).

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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER Graduate Program Best Practice Guidelines

2.4 Discipline Specific – GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER

The following milestones are specific to the discipline of geotechnical engineering. Meeting these recommendations will enable you to progress within your field and assist you when applying for Chartered Professional status. You will undertake these tasks at various points throughout your Graduate Program from on the job training, and both internal and external formal training (see “Geotechnical Engineer” pullout for expected time frame).







2.4.03 Field Experience Completed

• Focus on required field experience relevant to geotechnical areas: geotechnical and

geological mapping, time on sample, RC, diamond drill crews, monitoring and instrumentation

• Time on ground support crews, drill and blast crews • Participate in site investigation jobs.

2.4.04 Geology Completed

Offside crew to ensure understanding of orebody, geotechnical, cut-off grade and

grade control.

Future Training: Incorporate geological requirements in design.

2.4.05 Survey Completed

Offside crew to gain awareness of survey techniques.

Future Training: Incorporate survey requirements in design.

2.4.06 Long-Term Planning Completed

• Be introduced to life of mine plans • Be introduced to the ASX reserve statement process.

Future Training: Input geotechnical aspects into long-term plans.

2.4.07 Scheduling Completed

• Be introduced to scheduling/operations planning • Learn how weekly to yearly plans are assembled and implemented.


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Train in required software used (eg design, geological databases and modelling)

Future Training: Proficient in software.

2.4.10 Back Analysis and Excavation Reconciliations Completed

Understanding of the importance of the reconciliation process.

Future Training: Do this with little supervision, make recommendations.

2.4.11 Analysis Completed

Assist in compiling databases and reports on rock mass quality parameters,

ground movement monitoring, ground support testing program, groundwater, fill testing.


2.4.12 Modelling Completed

Assist technical staff with the development of numerical models for stress and

displacement modelling and structural models.

Future Training: Proficient in numerical modelling and calibration of models.

2.4.13 Design Completed

• Design to site standards using techniques in analysis and reporting of support,

slope and stope stability, risk assessment, ground support • Use deterministic and probabilistic geotechnical analysis (structural and rock mass).


2.4.14 Risk Analysis Completed

Observe the risk analysis process and have basic understanding (empirical and probabilistic).


2.4.15 QA/QC Completed

Basic knowledge of QA/QC.

Future Training: Drive QA/QC initiatives.

2.4.16 Data Interpretation Completed

• Understanding of the importance of data assessment • Understanding of cross-section interpretation process.

Future Training: Make Improvements.

2.4.17 Geotechnical Knowledge Completed

• Understanding of geotechnical principles, structural geology • Understanding of local regional geotechnical environment • Can demonstrate knowledge of main concepts of geotechnical theory.

Future Training: Understand innovations, make improvements, be aware of research.

2.4.18 Mentoring Completed

Where sites are small or have few geotechnical experts it is recommended that a

consulting company mentor the geotechnical professional regularly.

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3. Business/Management Skills

Business and management skills are gained primarily through on the job training (this training is generally expected to begin during the second year of your Graduate program).

3.01 Business Awareness Completed

Understand commodity, commodity prices, markets and drivers for the business.

Future Training: Understand needs of internal customers.

3.02 Project Management Completed

Undertake basic projects.

3.03 Business Improvement Completed

Undertake or assist in improvement projects.

Future Training: Demonstrate benefit from improvement.

3.04 Capital Projects Completed

Graduates will be involved in the process of putting together a request for capital during the

graduate program and will have the company’s procurement system explained to them.

Future Training: Proficient in writing justifications.

3.05 Financial Analysis/Budgeting Completed

• See and understand the budget

• Assist in analysis of costs for budget preparation.

Future Training: Take key role in budget preparation.

3.06 Contractor Management Completed

• Understand and apply the basic principles of contractor management including overseeing

the day to day operations of a contractor • Awareness of contractor safety management plan • Understand duty of care

• If relevant, understand contract conditions and invoice checks.

Future Training: Contractor management, claims processing, relationship development and management.

3.07 Reporting Completed

Produce reports, presentations and chair meetings.

3.08 Community Relationship Skills Completed

Graduates will be involved in the ‘community license to operate process’ by working with

community relations staff, meeting with stakeholders, being educated in relevant indigenous cultural issues and participating in community events/service.


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4. Personal Development Skills

Personal development skills can be learned though on the job training throughout your career.

4.01 Career Development Completed

Understand and proactively participate in the performance review system, with a

proactive approach to identifying training opportunities and career development.

Future Training: Mentor others.

4.02 Leadership Completed

• Graduates will be put in a position of leadership in a shift crew during the graduate program • Graduates will be given some formal training in leadership during the graduate program

covering organisational structure, delegation of work, responsibility and accountability, etc.

Future Training: Advanced leadership training.

4.03 Communication Completed

Develop formal plans to initiate communication with all levels of the organisation.

5. Statutory Requirements

At the end of your first year it is recommended that you participate in formal training (generally internal) on the regulations that apply to your role. During your second year it is recommended that you participate in on the job training to become a shiftboss.

5.01 Sit Statutory Tickets Completed

• Show awareness of regulations. • Pass Supervisor/Mine Manager Certificate of competencies. Timing depends on state

and experience gained. Check local state laws.

Future Training: External training – Mine Manager (depends on state).


6. Further Education

6.01 Related Course Completed

• Commence further study to prepare for senior roles

• Common courses: Mineral Economics, Australian Securities Course, MBA, area specific masters.

Future Training: External training, ie Masters degree.

7. Continuing Professional Development

7.01 Professional Institute Involvement Completed

Maintain active memberships of relevant professional institutes and industry associations.

7.02 Attend Conferences Completed

Attend/present at a conference (eg AusIMM New Leaders conference)

within first three years on the program. Write a follow up report post conference on learnings.

Future Training: Assist in organising a conference.

7.03 Write/Present Papers Completed

Technical, career advice, improvement project.

Future Training: Write papers.

For more information please contact The AusIMM on (03) 9662 3166 or email: [email protected]

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Continuing Professional Development Logbook

SECTION 9 – BY-LAWS FOR AUSIMM CHARTERED PROFESSIONALS

9. Continuing Professional Development:

9.1 An accredited Chartered Professional shall furnish annually evidence of their compliance with their Continuing Professional

Development (CPD) obligations during the previous year, in such form as the CP Board requires.

9.2 At its entire discretion, the CP Board may request from a Chartered Professional further evidence of compliance with their

CPD obligations.

9.3 If a Chartered Professional fails to comply with Sections 9.1 and/or 9.2 above to the satisfaction of the CP Board, the CP Board

may exclude the person’s name from the Register of Chartered Professionals.

Extract from Guideline 7 for AusIMM Chartered Professionals (full Guideline available on www.ausimm.com)

To maintain ongoing accreditation Chartered Professionals must engage in a personal program of continuing professional education and

development activities, achieving an average of at least 50 hours each year calculated over a rolling period of three years. The focus of

the program should be on learning and doing.

This Guideline details the regulations ensuring that accredited Chartered Professionals are complying with their professional development

obligations and provides each with the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to continuous professional development.

Please note that all submissions must be made in Excel format. The CPD Logbook in Excel format can be

found at www.ausimm.com

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THE CPD ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE COMBINATIONS OF:

n Undertaking formal coursework relevant to the member’s area of practice (postgraduate education, other coursework, programs, certificates)

n Attending relevant technical conferences, meetings, seminars, workshops and site visits that can be shown to add value to the

member’s practise

n Undertaking a structured program of job training within the employer’s organisation or as a self guided program of relevant skills enhancement

n Preparation of lectures, courses and conference papers and delivery of this material

n Private reading of publications relevant to the member’s practise and the demonstrated use of the information gained

n Active participation in mentoring of other professionals and on relevant committees.

Chartered Professionals based in or working in isolated areas may find some difficulties in fulfilling the CPD requirements, for instance with respect to

attendance at technical conferences and technical meetings. If a member considers that he or she has been unable to fulfil the CPD requirements due

to working in an isolated area(s), a statement outlining that member’s particular situation and requesting dispensation or special consideration should be

attached with the CPD Logbook.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE – ANNUAL RECORD OF PRACTICE AND PROGRAM OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1.1 Professional Experience. This information is provided by submittal with this Logbook of a current curriculum vitae which must account for at

least each of the preceding three (3) years.

1.2 Continuing Professional Development. Include details of CPD activities undertaken in the most recent three (3) years: A. FORMAL EDUCATION: Time weighting factor: × 3 Examples of courses and continuing education appropriate to this classification are enrolment not only in higher degree courses (part time or full time) in

Science, Engineering, Metallurgy and Environmental Studies, but also in other disciplines, such as Business Studies, Law, Commerce, Economics, etc.

Include actual hours of formal lectures or equivalent hours of research.

For Chartered Professionals undertaking a higher degree or a graduate diploma, the course work involved (unless previously credited) will cover

the requirements for CPD for a three year rolling period. Results should indicate successful progression.

B. EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL SHORT COURSES: Time weighting factor: × 3

Examples of courses and continuing education appropriate to this classification are short courses run by tertiary institutions and other accredited

educational establishments, government or semi-government bodies, professional institutions and individual undergraduate or post-graduate course units

not taken for award purposes.

DATE TITLE / DESCRIPTION ORGANISER / INSTITUTION HOURS WEIGHTED HOURS

SUB TOTAL:

DATE TITLE / DESCRIPTION ORGANISER / INSTITUTION HOURS WEIGHTED HOURS

SUB TOTAL:

SUB TOTAL:

D. PUBLICATIONS: 40/50 hour equivalence

Attendance at technical presentations (including cross-disciplinary events, eg presentations of other technical disciplines, law, accounting, etc).

Material written and published in technical journals and conference papers will be credited 40 hours for each technical paper or research report for

conferences; and 50 hours for papers subject to peer review for learned journals. Where publications are co-authored each author can claim a

pro-rata split of the total time. Refereeing of material for publications and presentations will be credited at total time x 1.

SUB TOTAL:

C. TECHNICAL CONFERENCES AND LEARNED SOCIETY MEETINGS, INCLUDING THE AusIMM TECHNICAL MEETINGS:

n Attendance: Time weighting factor: × 1 Attendance at technical presentations (including cross-disciplinary events, eg presentations of other technical disciplines, law, accounting, etc) should be counted on the basis of the hours spent in actual attendance at relevant technical sessions. The Logbook must record the areas where you have put the enhanced skills learned into practice.

n Preparation and Presentation: Time weighting factor: × 10 The preparation and presentation of material for courses (conferences, seminars and symposia) will be credited x10 the duration of presentation hours.

DATE PUBLICATION TITLE JOURNAL / CONFERENCE / ORGANISATION HOURS WEIGHTED HOURS

SUB TOTAL:

DATE PUBLICATION TITLE JOURNAL / CONFERENCE / ORGANISATION HOURS WEIGHTED HOURS

DATE DETAILS LOCATION SKILL ENHANCEMENT LEARNED HOURS WEIGHTED & HOW USED HOURS

E. ON THE JOB SKILL ENHANCEMENT: Time weighting factor: × 0.5This includes time spent on formal, structured and company-sponsored on the job training schemes as well as personal self-education and on the job

research and evaluation; aimed at the development or enhancement of professional skills where these enhanced skills can be demonstrated to be used

in the member’s practise. Up to 50 per cent of the total hours (25 hours) annually can be claimed from activities such as:

n Undertaking a structured program of on the job training n Preparation of lectures, courses and papers for on the job training programs n Industry involvement for those in academic positions or part-time academic lecturing for those in industry n On the job and project evaluation of innovative, or new technology, skills, others’ experiences or ideas of non-standard practice where skills are expanded and enhanced n Original work including planning, evaluation and research, on existing operations and on new projects n Visits to mining or minerals extraction or processing centres or sites for the purposes of enhancing the professional’s knowledge or skills n Learning to use new computer programs n Learning new codes and reporting requirements n Review of company and project reports to gain knowledge for upgrading an existing project or planning a new project.

G. OTHER ACTIVITIES AND INFORMATION:

Any activity that potentially advances CPD, but does not come under any of the above classifications, may be entered here, as may any comments by the

Chartered Professional of a self evaluation nature regarding his or her professional development and aims. Examples of activities include:n Mentoring and guiding of other professionals in technical, professional and ethical matters

n Active participation as a member of relevant committees, sub-committees, panels or Boards including attendance of meetings, organising functions, conferences, workshops, preparation and review of documents associated with the committee or event including review of papers and other activities emanating from participation.

F. PRIVATE READING OF LEARNED PUBLICATIONS: Time weighting factor: × 0.5

State the number of hours spent studying relevant publications (seminar/conference, periodicals, textbooks). The maximum claim allowable for

this classification is not more than 35 per cent of the total hours required (17.5 hours) annually. Show the relevance of the information to your practice.

SUB TOTAL:

I declare that the above entries in my Continuing Professional Development Logbook are a true and correct record of my continuing professional development and education for the period. My current CV is attached.

SIGNED: TOTAL WEIGHTED CPD HOURS:

DATED: PERIOD COVERED:

The Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy A.R.B.N. 052 181 174 | ABN: 59 836 002 494Level 3, 15-31 Pelham Street, Carlton, Victoria Australia 3053

Postal Address: PO Box 660 Carlton South, Victoria Australia 3053Phone: +61 3 9662 3166 | Fax:+ 61 3 9662 3662Website: www.ausimm.com

DATE PUBLICATION / PUBLISHER / INSTITUTION / RELEVANCE & HOW USED HOURS WEIGHTED TITLE / DESCRIPTION JOURNAL etc. HOURS

TOTAL WEIGHTED CPD&E HOURS FOR YEAR:

SUMMARY OF CP DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION WEIGHTED HOURS FOR YEAR (INSERT APPLICABLE YEAR) WEIGHTED HOURS

A. Formal Education

B. External and Internal Short Courses

C. Technical Conferences and Learned Society Meetings, including AusIMM Technical Meetings

D. Publications

E. On the Job Skill Enhancement

F. Private Reading of Learned Publications

G. Other Activities

The leading organisation for all professionals in the minerals sector

Maximising opportunities for minerals sector professionals

Representing members on issues affecting them

Promoting the value of the minerals sector

to the community

The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy

Incorporated by Royal Charter 1955

Level 3, 15-31 Pelham Street Carlton Victoria Australia 3053

PO Box 660 Carlton South Victoria Australia 3053

Telephone +61 3 9662 3166

Facsimile +61 3 9662 3662

www.ausimm.com

ABN 59 836 002 494

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