This program serves specific training needs in the mining industry, and is conducted by the Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre, a member of the Sustainable Minerals Institute. Personnel associated with the global minerals industry gain advanced knowledge in the area of safety, health, environment, risk management and risk analysis. The program is technically comprehensive and equips students with an understanding of the concepts and issues connected to minerals industry risk management, and the skills to implement good practice in their operations. Courses use flexible learning techniques, and are offered at least once each year, both internally and externally in intensive delivery mode, though these do not always correspond to standard semesters. Students are advised to seek advice about course availability early in the application process, particularly before committing to travelling to Brisbane.