Training options

Some more details

Each of the major topics covered by the workshop are accompanied by substantial digital data sets most of which are based on actual exploration data.

Workshops are tailored to suit client's interests and requirements
Clients can select from a wide variety of case study data sets from various geological environments
The case studies can include spectral data from client's project areas

How do I install my TSG trial licence file?

The trial licence will be installed at the workshop. However, to speed up the process you can download the set up file from the TSG web site and then install it on your computer and contact AusSpec for the trial licence details.

In house Spectral Geology training

AusSpec routinely hold in house training workshops for organisations and companies and their staff.

Presented by: AusSpec International.
Duration: 2 days (+ optional days of consulting assistance).
Options: Can be general or tailored specifically to client's project areas.
Content: This workshop is a practical/hands on course designed to train geoscientists in all aspects of spectral geology specifically for mineral exploration and mining.
Deliverables: a CD containing the workshop slides, a pdf version of the workshop manual, an html version of our spectral library (GMEX volume 1), and a trial TSG installation (for use in the workshop as well as for a limited time following the training).

Day 1: Practical Application of infrared analysis in Exploration and Mining

A review of the basic principles of spectral analysis in the short wavelength infrared (SWIR) and the visible-NIR.
structured approach to mineral analysis: covers the basic skills necessary to identify the spectral characteristics of the major mineral groups: including mixture, composition and crystallinity related changes in these characteristics
Spectrometer Operation (if required)
Data analysis software: The Spectral Geologist (TSG)
Practical applications: Quality control issues. Practical issues around using IR analysis on exploration projects e.g. sample type, spatially related samples, noise, water, etc.

Day 2: Data handling methods, how to make the data work for you and how to get the most out of the data.

Introduction to advanced spectral data processing: examines methods of analysing and presenting the results of typical exploration generated spectral data sets
From Spectra to Digital Mineralogy: provides practical experience in a method which allows for very fast analysis of large data sets. Including the production of mineral maps and down hole logs designed to represent specific mineral/alteration related characteristics
Techniques for the Integrated Analysis of Geochemical and Spectral Data: looks at techniques which allow spectral data to be used as an integrated part of mineral exploration programs and of quickly recognising relationships between alteration mineralogy and target mineralisation. Examines methods of statistical and spatial visualisation of the data.
Exploration data sets and applications: examines methods of using spectral data to help recognise alteration and lithology in a variety of geological settings.

Logistics and Requirements

AusSpec's training courses are designed to cater for up to 18 geoscientists, additional AusSpec staff are available at an additional cost to cater for larger groups.

Participants should preferably be qualified geologists or geoscientists and should be familiar with the use of Windows software. Knowledge of the operation of infrared spectrometers or of short wave infrared spectroscopy is NOT necessary for most of the courses apart from the Advanced training. At the training venue it is recommended that a minimum of one computer is available for each 2 persons attending. AusSpec will supply 1 additional computer for use in the training if required.