Mining & Resources
Industry Overview
Australia’s mineral and metallurgy testing plays a critical role in supporting the nation’s globally significant mining sector.
With extensive reserves of iron ore, gold, lithium, and rare earths, demand for laboratory testing services covering ore characterisation, metallurgical assays, process validation, and environmental compliance is strong. Growth is driven by rising commodity demand, evolving ESG requirements, and technological advancements in mineral processing.
Staff Capability, Engagement and Integrity
Whether you recruit from our classrooms, or engaging your current workforce, LTT’s accredited training provides essential skills to the food, wine & agriculture sectors from sample preparation to analysis, and right through to laboratory management. Our training equips staff with the skills to perform accurate, traceable testing aligned with standards such as ISO/IEC 17025 and FSANZ regulations. Whether AQIS/DAFF registered facilities or those handling grains, dairy, raw as well as ‘ready-to-eat’ foods, wine, or other beverages, LTT’s structured, certified training not only supports our bio-security efforts, but reduces non-conformance risks while strengthening credibility, traceability, and technical integrity across our sector.
Training Features:
Workplace Training
Training conducted onsite in your workplace and at convenient times via virtual workshops
Purpose-Built Specialisations
Qualifications and short courses have been specially tailored to the Pathology sector. Streams include: specimen collection, pathology assistance, clinical laboratory, biomedical, histology and pathology
Bespoke Training
Customised training programs can also be developed to target identified skills gaps. Is there are short course that can address a need in your workplace?
The Benefits of Training with LTT
Specialised Units
- MSL954005 Prepare mineral samples for analysis
- MSL973023 Perform fire pouring techniques
- MSL975041 Perform fire assay technique
- MSL904003 Perform standard calibrations
- MSL905004 Perform non-standard calibrations
- MSL935006 Assist in the maintenance of reference materials
- MSL974032 Perform chemical tests and procedures
- MSL975068 Apply complex instrumental techniques
- MSL975069 Apply routine spectrometric technique
- MSL974016 Perform physical and mechanical tests
- MSL975067 Perform complex tests to measure chemical properties of material
- MSL925006 Analyse data and report results
- MSL935008 Monitor the quality of test results and data
- MSL934009 Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
Recruit Graduates
Recruit from our pool of Training Centre students and graduates. Laboratory Operations graduates in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth are all keen to hear about job opportunities in the Mining & Resources sectors.
LTT welcome employers as guest speakers in our classes while also taking advantage of onsite “speed interviews” to support recruitment efforts.
Partner with LTT to Grow Your Team’s Capability
Whether you’re looking to upskill your workforce, recruit qualified graduates, or develop bespoke training tailored to your operations, we’d love to hear from you.
Other Ways We Can Help:
- Explore our full range of accredited qualifications and short courses.
- Ask about funding and incentives available for your state or region.
- Learn more about customised training options tailored to your facility.
- Connect with graduates ready to join your workforce.
Phone: 1300 588 588