Geochemical field monitoring
5 credits
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Full course description
Learn to carry out the chemical analysis of various rock types on country.
This course will give you the skills and knowledge to conduct various chemical analysis techniques for the rock types relevant to the Murujuga Rock Art Monitoring Project.
This credential is for rangers from the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation.
The course provides foundation knowledge and therefore does not require prior study or experience.
This course will be delivered online and on-country. By completing this credential you will learn to:
- understand the geological and chemical principles of chemical analyses, including water geochemistry
- be able to conduct various chemical analyses on the rock types that are relevant to Murujuga Rock Art Monitoring Project
- be able to record data correctly
- troubleshoot and maintain geochemical analysis equipment.
Assessment(s)
To successfully complete this credential, you are required to pass a final face-to-face assessment. You will be asked to show your knowledge of the fundamental principles related to analysis, and demonstate how to use equipment, including practical scenarios of identifying problems with operation. You will also be required to answer questions online regarding equipment operation and maintenance.
Professor, School of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Professor Katy Evans is a research and teaching academic internationally recognised for her work on fluid–rock interaction in diverse geological environments. Her expertise spans topics from the production of contaminated mine waters to the generation of melts in the deep Earth. This reputation is reflected in numerous invitations to deliver keynote addresses, present invited talks, and collaborate on major research initiatives worldwide.
Since 2017, Professor Evans has served as lead Chief Investigator (CI) or CI on projects totalling over $28 million in funding, successfully managing multiple complex projects concurrently. Her portfolio includes the MRIWA Project 470a (2020–2023, $1,023,300, lead CI), two Australian Research Council Discovery Projects awarded in 2020 (as lead CI and CI), and a CI role on the multidisciplinary Murujuga Rock Art Monitoring Project. She also leads the Curtin Experimental Geochemistry laboratory, a key facility supporting a range of projects focused on advancing geochemical understanding through experimental methods.
Professor Katy Evans
Once you successfully complete and pass the final face-to-face assessment, you'll earn a digital badge that is instantly shareable to your social networks (including LinkedIn) which showcases your new skills and knowledge mastery.
This credential provides foundation knowledge in a discipline and doesn't require previous knowledge.
You will also earn 5 credit points which are in line with Australian Qualification Framework Level 8 criteria, ensuring comprehensive theoretical and/or technical knowledge of the credential. 100 credit points are required to earn a Graduate Certificate at Curtin.
Key skills obtained on the successful completion of this credential also include Environmental Geology KS123L26Z5LV32TYYS85.
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✝This credential involves 30 hours of online resources, readings, activities and assessments. However to pass and earn 5 credit points, you may need to commit further time.
^A mix of online and on-country face-to-face learning.
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Duration: 30 hours
Length: 1 day per month over 5 months✝
Delivery Mode: Blended^