Mineral Exploration Techniques
Certificate · 2 Semesters
One-year Ontario College Certificate delivered via distance with hands-on field school. Students gain entry-level knowledge and skills to work on mineral exploration teams, covering geology, geomorphology, geophysical and geochemical methods, sampling protocols, GIS applications, environmental best practices, and bush safety. The program concludes with a culminating field school involving drill-core logging, outcrop mapping, orienteering, and geochemical fieldwork. Graduates are prepared for roles such as lab assistant, geological technician, and quality controller. Pathway available to Haileybury School of Mines. Note: program unavailable for 2026-2027 academic year.
| Credential | Certificate |
| Length | 2 Semesters |
| Campuses | Haileybury |
| Delivery | Hybrid |
| OCAS code | M049 |
Courses
- CM1323 — Professional Communications
- 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 — Indigenous Culture & Awareness
- MX2003 — Introduction to GIS Applications
- MX2004 — Mineral Exploration Field School
- MX2013 — Geophysical Methods in Mineral Exploration
- MX2023 — Environmental Best Practices in Mineral Exploration
- MX2033 — Fieldwork, Mapping and Orienteering
- MX2063 — Geochemical Methods in Mineral Exploration
Documents
Source: https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/mineral-exploration-techniques/