Geological Resources (Diploma)

About this programme

Please visit the International application deadline page to find out when applications may be available. Get the skills needed to work in mining and mineral exploration as a geological technician with the two-year Geological Resources Diploma. Geological technicians work outdoors in some of the most beautiful and remote places on Earth, carrying out field work such as rock and soil sampling, drill core logging, prospecting, and mapping in support of the mining and mineral exploration industries. The program is a combination of academic knowledge and applied learning. You’ll do two hands-on fieldwork components, which give you the chance to do the work of a geological technician, as well as go on field trips to mines and exploration operations to see how they work. Once you graduate, you’ll have the knowledge and training to find work immediately. The Geological Resources program helps you find paid summer positions in mineral exploration, a popular way to earn excellent wages while gaining hands-on field experience. Companies typically cover travel to site as well as accommodation and meals while on site, so your take-home pay goes further. These positions let you put your training to work in the field, strengthening both your geological knowledge and your career prospects. Students who pursue this route often return to the same companies in subsequent summers. You can also gain work experience through the optional Co-operative Education Program , which alternates semesters of study with paid, full-time work in your field. Co-op helps you build your resume and secure a