Minelab currently offers Basic and Advanced level training, as shown in the table opposite, offering a progression from basic through to trainer level to increase local technical expertise and help our prospectors to find more gold.
Our training programmes reflect our commitment to Community and Environment initiatives for the future.
Field training also gives Minelab personnel opportunities to interact with prospectors from around the world and learn more about how Minelab can continue to best serve their needs.
Type of Gold Miner | |||||
Training Elements | Existing Gold Miner (no experience) | Certified Basic Trainer | Existing Gold Miner (experienced) | Certified Advanced Trainer | Level |
Step-by-step run through of quick Start Field Guides | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Practical Demonstrations | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Counterfeit Awareness | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Responsible Detecting (Environmental Awareness and Health and Safety) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Efficient Target Recovery | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Basic |
Basic Tool kit for Trainers | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Extra Curricular Knowledge - hints and tips to find more gold | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Trouble Shooting (Technical) | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Trainer Info - encouraging Responsible Detecting | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Using Advanced Functions - GPX and X-TERRA 705 Gold Pack | — | — | ✔ | ✔ | |
Using Advanced Functions - Eureka Gold | — | — | ✔ | ✔ | |
Accessory Coil Knowledge Base | — | — | ✔ | ✔ | Advanced |
Advanced Tool kit for Trainers | — | — | — | ✔ | |
Advanced Trouble Shooting | — | — | — | ✔ | |
Advanced Extra Curricular Trainer Knowledge | — | — | — | ✔ |