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
Simplified Geotechnical Analyses – “Back of the Envelope” Methods
Melbourne: Monday 25th March 2024
Brisbane: Wednesday 27th March 2024
This workshop will review the steps involved in identifying the critical design issues and developing appropriate geotechnical models for simplified analysis, and will then present methods that can be implemented via simple charts or equations that do not require computer programs, other than perhaps a spreadsheet for more convenient implementation.
Introduction to Engineering Geomorphology – Thinking in 4D
Sydney: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Brisbane: Friday 5th April 2024
Perth: Friday 21st June 2024
The overarching goal of this training course is to showcase the value of engineering geomorphology in engineering projects, introducing what can be done and providing a toolkit for how it’s done. The outcome is for attendees to gain basic knowledge, skills and practical experience that will allow them to successfully implement foundational principles of engineering geomorphology into civil projects.
Soil and Rock Logging Course
Brisbane: Monday 8th April 2024
Sydney: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Melbourne: Friday 12th April 2024
Perth: Tuesday 16th April 2024
The Australian Geomechanics Society (AGS) is hosting Soil and Rock Logging courses in April 2024. This one-day course will aim to educate geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, geo-technicians and other relevant professionals in logging and/or interpreting soil and rock logs in accordance with AS1726 – Geotechnical Site Investigations. In addition, the significant changes to AS 1726 contained within the 2017 Revision will be discussed in detail.
Introduction to GIS for Geotechnical Practitioners
Online: Thursday 11th April 2024
This online course is intended to provide geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists with an introduction to using geographical information systems (GIS).
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.
Proposed Courses
Engineering geological models
August 2024
This course has been postponed until 2024 due to presenter availability.