Getting the Most out of QA/QC Data – Online or In-Person in Bristol, UK & Johannesburg, SA

Presenters: Julian Aldridge – Regional Manager; Senzeni Mandava – Principal Consultant; Laurie Hassall – Senior Consultant

This two-day course covers the QA/QC lifecycle: from planning the types and frequencies of QA/QC data to be collected; the mechanics of collecting, transporting and submitting the samples; analysing to reveal systematic and trending errors; deciding what is and what isn’t a failure; and to making the changes in the resource database. We take a holistic view of QA/QC and emphasise the importance of having a rigorous and comprehensive system. We emphasise learning the key techniques by building the analysis tools in Microsoft Excel and by analysing and commenting on real-life QA/QC data.

Concepts:

• Sampling process and error
• Accuracy and precision
• Bias and error
• Data management
• Statistical

Measuring accuracy:

• Standards
• Dealing with multiple standards
• Bias measurement
• Defining an unacceptable result
• What to do if an unacceptable result is

Measuring precision:

• Duplicate samples
• Measures of precision
• Defining an acceptable precision outcome
• What to do if the precision achieved is not

Measuring contamination:

• Blanks
• What to do if contamination is

Other areas of QA/QC:

• Particle size analysis
• Survey data
• Density data
• The geoscience

During the course, attendees will:

• Understand the key issues associated with and tests for precision, accuracy, contamination, and bias
• Learn the optimum insertion rates for the various types of QA/QC test for your commodity and system
• Cover best practice associated with certified reference materials, blanks, duplicates, umpire laboratories, and other types of QAQC
• Appreciate the best tools for analysing QA/QC data and how to construct the relevant charts and statistics
• Determine anomalies and failures, how to fix them, and how to ensure that it doesn’t recur
• Understand how assay labs work and how to interact with and inspect them.

Open-Book Post-Course Assessment Exam

As part of your course package, you have the option to take an open-book post-training course assessment exam at no additional cost. This is a valuable opportunity for you to reinforce your learning and demonstrate your understanding of the course material, and for you to add to your professional portfolio.
Key Points:
Open-Book Exam: You can use your course materials during the exam to assist you.
No Extra Cost: The exam is included in the price you have already paid for the course.
Graded Certificate: Upon successful completion, you will receive a graded Certificate of Assessment, showcasing your achievement.

We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to earn your Certificate of Assessment, which can be a great addition to your professional portfolio.

Duration (in days)

3

Registration

To register for this training course or to request additional information, please email training@snowdenoptiro.com

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• Cancellations received 14 days or more before the course start date: Participants will receive a full refund.
• Cancellations received less than a week (7-days) before the course start date: No refund will be issued. However, participants may nominate a replacement attendee to take their place, either as an online attendee or an in-classroom attendee.
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Participant Substitutions

• Participant substitutions are allowed up to the start date of the course. The replacement attendee must provide their contact information prior to the course start date.
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• We are not liable for any loss, damage, or injury incurred by participants during the course.
• Participants are responsible for their own personal belongings and travel arrangements.