The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety offers in-person training in the use of GeoMap.WA, GeoVIEW.WA, TENGRAPH Web, Mines and Mineral Deposits (MINEDEX), Mineral exploration reports (WAMEX) and Exploration drilling and surface geochemistry database (Drillholes) online applications.
Attendees should know how to do the following in GeoVIEW.WA and TENGRAPH Web:
- Identify
- Zoom in/out
- Turn on layers
- Add drawings and measurements on the map
- Do a simple search
- Create a printout of the map
- Add coordinate readouts
Our training room is equipped with desktop computers – you will need to have proficient computer skills. You are welcome to bring your own device if you want to run through specific examples.
Schedule
Thursday 09 November 2023 (Registrations are open between Wednesday 18 October and 08 November)
09:00 – 10:00: Navigating GeoMap.WA: REGISTER
10:00 – 12:00: Using the interactive map viewers, GeoVIEW.WA and TENGRAPH Web: REGISTER
13:00 – 14:00: Using Mines and Mineral Deposits (MINEDEX): REGISTER
14:00 – 15:00: Using Mineral exploration reports (WAMEX) and Exploration drilling and surface geochemistry database (Drillholes): REGISTER
15:00 – 16:00: Using Western Australian Petroleum and Geothermal Information Management System (WAPIMS): REGISTER
Venue
Lecture Room 2
No. 1 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth
(NOT Mineral House)
Please arrive 15 minutes before your session.
Enter through the front doors at 1 Adelaide Terrace (Causeway end), go up the ramp opposite reception to the glass doors with DMIRS signage. One of our staff will escort you to the training room.
During the break you can visit one of the many cafes/restaurants in the area.
Getting there
Public transport
1 Adelaide Tce is less than 2km from Perth City Train Station, within the Free Transit Zone, and close to the free Red Cat bus circuit. Visit the Transperth webpage or app for the most direct routes from your location.
Driving
Paid parking options are available nearby (note that most carparks fill up by approximately 8.45 AM):
CPP Hay St - Queens Gardens (City of Perth)
CPP Plain Street (City of Perth)
Bennett St Car Park (Wilson Parking)
Queens Riverside Car Park (Bremer Promenade) (Wilson Parking)
Online resources
- Exercise Manual
- Contact - gsd.dda@dmirs.wa.gov.au
- User Guide
- Exercise Manual
- Contact - geoview@dmirs.wa.gov.au
TENGRAPH Web: Training Video, Exercise Manual, Contact - tengraph@dmirs.wa.gov.au
MINEDEX: Training Video, Exercise Manual, Contact - minedex@dmirs.wa.gov.au