Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Fabrication and Extraction

Borehole Core Logging For Massive Sulphide Geology Training

SAQA US 115726 | NQF 5 | Credits 7 | Duration 4 Days
From $1,107 per delegate

Description

This course equips geologists and mining technicians with the practical skills to accurately log borehole core in massive sulphide deposits. Participants will learn to identify key mineralogical and textural features, apply standardised logging protocols, and interpret geological structures critical for resource estimation.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply systematic core logging procedures to massive sulphide intersections, recording lithology, mineralogy, alteration, and structure.
  • Analyse textural and structural features in core to interpret depositional and deformational history.
  • Evaluate sulphide mineral assemblages and their spatial distribution for grade control and resource modelling.
  • Demonstrate competence in using logging software and standardised data capture sheets.
  • Implement quality control checks to ensure logging data integrity and reproducibility.

Target Audience

This training is designed for exploration and mine geologists, geological technicians, and core loggers who work with massive sulphide mineralisation in South African or international mining contexts.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Massive Sulphide Geology and Core Logging Fundamentals

Objectives:
• Understand the geological setting and characteristics of massive sulphide deposits.
• Identify key minerals and textures associated with massive sulphide ores.
• Learn standard core logging procedures and equipment.
• Apply basic descriptive terminology for lithology and alteration.

Topics:
• Overview of massive sulphide deposits (VMS, SEDEX, etc.).
• Mineralogy and textures: pyrite, chalcopyrite, sphalerite, galena.
• Core logging equipment: tools, safety, and core layout.
• Descriptive logging: lithology, colour, grain size, alteration.
• Introduction to logging sheets and digital data capture.
• Quality control and assurance basics.

Day 2: Advanced Core Description and Structural Logging

Objectives:
• Describe and classify alteration halos and hydrothermal assemblages.
• Log structural features: foliation, veins, breccias, and deformation.
• Calculate and record core recovery and rock quality designation (RQD).
• Interpret mineralisation styles and sulphide textures.

Topics:
• Alteration types: chloritic, sericitic, silicic, carbonatisation.
• Structural logging: orientation, dip, strike, and kinematic indicators.
• Vein types and paragenesis.
• Core recovery measurement and RQD calculation.
• Sulphide texture classification: massive, semi-massive, stringer, disseminated.
• Practical exercise: logging a mineralised core interval.

Day 3: Geochemical Sampling and Data Integration

Objectives:
• Understand sampling protocols for assay and geochemical analysis.
• Relate visual logging to geochemical data for grade estimation.
• Use logging data to construct geological models.
• Apply QA/QC procedures for sample collection and data validation.

Topics:
• Sampling methods: half-core, quarter-core, chip sampling.
• Sample preparation and chain of custody.
• Introduction to assay methods: ICP, AAS, fire assay.
• Correlating visual logs with assay results.
• Geological modelling basics: cross-sections and 3D interpretation.
• QA/QC: blanks, standards, duplicates, and control charts.
• Practical: integrating log data with geochemical results.

Day 4: Practical Application, Reporting, and Assessment

Objectives:
• Produce a comprehensive core log report for a massive sulphide interval.
• Interpret geological and mineralisation controls from logged data.
• Apply best practices in data management and reporting.
• Demonstrate competence through practical assessment.

Topics:
• Review of key learning points.
• Practical exercise: complete a full core log from a provided core tray.
• Data entry and validation using logging software.
• Report writing: structure, geological interpretation, recommendations.
• Assessment: individual practical log and written test.
• Feedback and certification guidance.

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

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75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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