Metal Accounting
Intake commences 7 September 2026
40 PD hours
100% online
✅Accurately track and reconcile metal from plant to product
✅Apply industry-accepted AMIRA P754 principles and statistical techniques
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Online Mining Course Schedule
 Course dates |
 Virtual classrooms |
 Assessment |
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Course commences: 7 September 2026 Course closes: 1 November 2026 |
Module 2: Wednesday 16 September, 19.00–20.00 AEST Module 4: Wednesday 30 September, 19.00–20.00 AEST Module 5: Wednesday 7 October, 19.00–20.00 AEDT |
Due date: 1 November 2026 |
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Note: The virtual classrooms listed above are the only scheduled activities for this course but they are not the only activities. All other course work (eg videos, readings, final assessment, etc) can be completed at your own pace on the learning platform within the course duration. All activities must be completed before the course close date. The virtual classrooms will be recorded and made available within 24 hours for those participants unable to attend the scheduled sessions. |
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Professional Certificate in Metal Accounting
Facilitator
Karen McCaffery
(CPMet), MIEAust. CPEng, NER
Areas of specific expertise include metal accounting, having developed and deployed a comprehensive metal accounting standard and guideline based on the AMIRA Metal Accounting Code of Practice for a mining major, developing and embedding sound applied geo-metallurgical practices into day-to-day operations and production business planning and, process operational performance improvement across the complete plant flowsheet.
With over 25 years expatriate experience, a large part of her work has also been to develop others including metallurgists, engineers, operators and technicians to build their skills and capability. This includes building and managing a successful new graduate training scheme for metallurgists, mechanical and electrical engineers.
John Jessop
BSc (Geophysics)
He has led a number of consulting engagements focused on process and governance weaknesses in various aspects of metal accounting and their resulting impact elsewhere in the business, as well as business process design and requirements analysis in preparation for metallurgical accounting and inventory management system implementations.
Dr Gail Gnoinski
She has a track record in the development and implementation of metal accounting best practices and improving efficiencies from the geo-metallurgical interface to the process plant and refinery/smelter and the final product, to capture value leakage and mitigate risk to ensure that organisations are better informed about the performance of their operations, and that financial reports are based on accurate and traceable data.
Gail is passionate about education in the minerals industry, and has actively led through mentorship of graduates, and facilitating workshops in sampling theory, geo-metallurgy, metal accounting reporting together with industry experts, aimed at the development and progression of operational knowledge and performance to competence and excellence.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the technical requirements to participate in the course? i.e. do I need a webcam, microphone, etc?
The course will be run entirely online via a cloud-based platform which can be accessed via computer, tablet or phone. Participants will simply need to have a working Internet connection and a computer, tablet or phone with sound to access the course.
Please note that the course videos and virtual classroom recordings are hosted on Vimeo. Participants in regions where Vimeo is blocked may need to use a VPN to access these materials.
How long will the course take?
The entire course will run over eight weeks (six modules over six weeks plus another two weeks to finish the final assignment). It is expected that participants will take about 40 hours to finish the entire course. This includes attendance at live virtual classrooms and completion of all learning activities.
Must a participant complete and pass all modules in order to finish the course?
Yes, it is a requirement for participants to complete all modules and pass all learning activities, including the final assessment. A digital credential will be awarded upon successful completion.
How often will the courses be run?
We aim to run two intakes each year.
Will the course be delivered in other languages?
No, the course is currently delivered in English only.
How many PD hours do I receive for undertaking the course?
Participants can earn professional development (PD) hours for undertaking the course. One contact hour of technical content is equivalent to one PD hour.
How does this course align with the AMIRA P754 Code of Practice?
This course is designed to align with the principles of the AMIRA P754 Code of Practice for Metal Accounting, which is widely recognised as the industry standard for good governance in metallurgical accounting. The learning content reflects the Code’s emphasis on accurate measurement, transparency, reconciliation, documentation, and auditability across the metal value chain.