GEMCOM SURPAC GEOLOGY

The Gemcom Surpac Geology 2 day course is designed for Geologists who are either new to Surpacs open pit geology modules or would like to refresh their skills on concepts within the geology and block modelling modules. The course will provide users with a good understanding of using Surpac; and is essential for geologists to perform everyday and more advanced tasks with the use of the software.

Course Prerequisites
Before taking this course, you require the following: - Knowledge of Windows 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7 Operating System - Knowledge of file management - Knowledge of ASCII format files and Microsoft Excel - Basic Microsoft Access skills - Completion of Surpac Foundation or an introductory Surpac course or basic experience and competency in the use of Surpac The Surpac menu structure and graphical user interface (GUI) are similar to most Windows-based packages and therefore a basic knowledge of the Windows operating system and environment is necessary.

Expected Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to accomplish the following: - Understand the geology data types and concepts - Display drillhole data and block models - Perform various functions within Surpacs drillhole database module - Create different types of drillhole and bench composites - Perform grade control calculations from blast polygons - Create sections for drillholes - Create various types of drillhole sections and plan plots - Basic solid modelling and manipulation with surfaces (open pits) - Sectional interpretation - Basic resource estimation

If a desired Expected Outcome is not listed above, please contact us to learn more about what you will learn or how we can tailor training for your needs.

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Course Concepts and Topics

Concepts Geological database Topics Database concepts Importing data Mapping the database Importing data from csv/txt files Creating styles for drillholes Different methods of displaying drillholes Drillhole manipulation Drillhole interrogation Different methods of sectioning drillholes Section objects Section grade calculation Digitising on sections and plans Creating different solids using various functions Bifurcation Volume calculations Solid tools and manipulation with surfaces (open pits) Flagging concepts Drillhole / surface intersection flagging Concepts Downhole compositing Graphical compositing Digitising blast polygons GC calculations from bench composites Block modelling concepts Creating a block model Creating attributes Creating / applying constraints Assigning values Inverse distance calculation Section and plan plots Block section plots Manual plotting method overview

Displaying drillholes

Sectioning drillholes

Geological interpretation Solid modelling

Flagging intervals Compositing

Grade control Black model setup

Filling blocks in a block model Plotting

For More Information and Registration

Phone: Email: More courses: +61 (8) 9420.1333 training-aa@gemcomsoftware.com www.gemcomsoftware.com/worldwide/AustralAsia/default.asp?id=training

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Registration Form
Yes, I / we would like to attend the Gemcom Surpac Geology course scheduled as follows: Location: ___________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________________________ Company name: _____________________________________________ Contacts name: _____________________________________________ Contacts email: _____________________________________________ Contacts telephone number: __________________________________ Purchase order number: ______________________________________

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Reserving Attendance
Please return this form via fax (08) 9420 1350 or email training-aa@gemcomsoftware.com with a copy of your purchase order to reserve attendance at this course. For all credit card payments, please call 1800 GEMCOM (1800 436 266).

Terms and Conditions

1. A purchase order or credit card details must be provided to confirm your registration. 2. Cancellation policy: a. 14 days or more from the training date: no cancellation fee applies b. Less than 14 days from the training date: a cancellation fee of 50% applies 3. Substitution of attendees is permitted prior to the commencement of the course. 4. Cancellations and / or substitutions must be advised in writing. 5. Gemcom reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses. I / we agree to the terms and conditions outlined above and confirm that all participants meet the course prerequisites as stated. _______________________________________________________
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