This course provides introductory knowledge to persons with an interest in geology, including mineralogy, identification and classification of rocks, geological time scale, internal structures of the earth and plate tectonics, exploration methods and environmental influences such as global warming. Topics covered geological time scale, minerals - silicates, sulphides, oxides, hydroxides, carbonates, etc., internal structures of the earth, plate tectonics, rocks - igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic, geological structures - folds and faults, mineral deposits of Australia, exploration methods - geochemical, geophysical, drilling, sampling, assaying and geology and the environment.
Students should complete the application form and send through post or hand deliver and their required documents to Coordinator (Tony Misson) or hand deliver to BRIT Conservation and Land Management, PO Box 170, Bendigo VIC 3552 ;Tony Misson, Student Services, Building C, BRIT City Campus, 23 Mundy Street, Bendigo VIC 3550.
This Campus is bordered by McCrae, Hargreaves, Mundy and Chapel Streets in Bendigo. It houses some original buildings such as the BRIT Restaurant and Function Centre, a fully-resourced library and the Business and Technology Centre. It is BRIT�s largest campus, offering over 400 courses, including part time and full time certificates, apprenticeships, diplomas, advanced diplomas, short courses and specialised industry training.