Education and Professional Development

AME BC’s tradition of education for the mineral exploration sector dates back to 1918, when it held its first prospecting seminar. Since then, thousands of students have received training in prospecting, mineral exploration, health and safety, and aboriginal engagement through AME BC.

Health & Safety Workshops

AME BC holds annual Introduction to Exploration Safety workshop in the spring. The date for the spring 2010 workshop was March 27. The Health & Safety Committee is also developing an Exploration Safety for Project Managers Workshop.

Aboriginal Engagement Toolkit Workshops

AME BC has launched a workshop series to train members on how to use the Aboriginal Engagement Toolkit. Courses will take place in the Northwest, Northern Interior, Central Interior, Southern Interior, Vancouver, and Vancouver Island.

Mineral Exploration Roundup Short Courses

Part of Mineral Exploration Roundup’s success as the world’s premier mineral exploration conference is its variety of short courses. More information coming soon!

BCIT Mining and Mineral Exploration Part-Time Studies

These courses are held by BCIT in cooperation with AME BC, continue an over 90 year old tradition. Most courses are held once or twice annually and are divided into prospector, business, and professional streams. For more information, please visit www.bcit.ca/construction/mining/parttime.shtml.

Aboriginal Minerals Training Program (AMTP)

The Aboriginal Minerals Training Program (AMTP) is a partnership between the Mining and Mineral Exploration Technology Program at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), the Association for Mineral Exploration BC (AME BC), the Mining Association of BC (MABC) and the British Columbia Ministry of Energy Mines and Petroleum Resources (MEMPR). For more information, please visit http://commons.bcit.ca/mining/minex/amte/index.html.

Northwest Community College School of Exploration & Mining

AME BC has been a long time supporter of the entry-level training for the minerals industry offered by the Northwest Community College School of Exploration & Mining, in Smithers, BC.  Courses are based on industry input and taught by industry professionals in a remote bush camp. They offer applied training and specialize in providing First Nations with the training they need to find employment in the exploration camps and mines on their traditional territories. For more information, please visit http://sem.nwcc.bc.ca/

Other Professional Development Opportunities

Several of AME BC’s Corporate Members have professional development programs geared toward our diverse membership. Click here for current offerings.