The AGS runs a number of professional training and education courses. These are run according to demand. To register your interest or to inquire further, please contact the course coordinator or [email protected].
Current Courses
Advancing GIS skills for geotechnical investigations
Online: Thursday 26th September 2024
Online: Thursday 28th November 2024
This new, more advanced course aims to cover a range of GIS tasks encountered during typical geotechnical investigations. This will be suited for geotechnical practitioners who have previously done the introductory course or already have reasonable experience in GIS software, including QGIS.
Earthworks: Theory to Practice – Design and Construction
Perth: Tuesday 1st October 2024 - Wednesday 2nd October 2024
Target audience The course is for those involved in the investigation, design, and construction of earthworks. Civil Engineers, Geotechnical Engineers, Project Managers, Site Inspectors and engineers and other construction staff will find this course useful. This 2-day workshop is the “geotechnical edition”. Prerequisite A Civil Engineering or geology degree or diploma training (with soil mechanics) or worked for at least 5 years on earthworks related projects. Benefits as to why someone should attend this course Theory alone is not enough, and the course evolved from a clear disconnect between theory and practice. Experience alone without relating back to theory can sometimes be misleading if transferred without understanding the fundamentals. The course benefits are: Course overview The course provides an overview…
Geotechnical Mapping Course
Wollongong: Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Sydney: Friday 25th October 2024
Hobart: Friday 6th December 2024
Newcastle: Monday 24th February 2025
Melbourne: Wednesday 26th February 2025
The Australian Geomechanics Society is running a series of one-day Geotechnical Mapping courses. The course is intended for a broad range of technical staff that are called upon to visit sites for geotechnical purposes.
Geology for Engineers
Adelaide: Saturday 2nd November 2024 - Saturday 9th November 2024
The aim of this course is to give students an appreciation and knowledge of geological principles and skills that can be used in day-to-day work in the geotechnical industry. The course will also provide a framework for students to keep learning about total geology principles so that they can make better engineering judgements and decisions in the future.
Introduction to GIS for Geotechnical Practitioners
Online: Tuesday 26th November 2024
This online course is intended to provide geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists with an introduction to using geographical information systems (GIS).