Rock Mass Classification
for Mine Design

How to Register

Complete and return the registration form to Sandra Wunsch by fax (604 681 4166) or email (swunsch@infomine.com).

If you have any questions you can contact Sandra Wunsch by phone at 604 683 2037.

Fees

The full fee for the three day program is CAD 2,150 + tax. The fee covers tuition, a comprehensive set of course notes, access to EduMine pre-course e-learning, sandwich lunches and light refreshments. The fee does not cover accommodation.

This course will also include a half-day underground mapping and rock classification tour at Britannia Mine and as well as a half-day surface mapping and rock classification field trip on the outskirts of Vancouver, incl. transportation and meals.

A 10% discount is offered if you combine this course with Empirical Design Methods for Underground Mines.

A 10% discount is offered for groups of 3 or more OR if you provide your Annual EduMine subscription User ID at time of registration.

Early Bird: there is a 10% discount if you register before April 13, 2012.

These discounts cannot be combined.

Venue

The course will be held at the UBC Robson Square facility which is located in the heart of downtown Vancouver and only 5 to 10 min. walking distance from the recommended hotels shown below.

For more details see: http://robsonsquare.ubc.ca/find-us/

Hotel Accommodation

If you need to make hotel reservations, we recommend the following hotels below. Each hotel is within 5-10min walking distance to the course venue and provides convenient access to transportation and 'Canada Line' rapid transit to/from Vancouver International Airport.

When making reservations make sure to ask for the “InfoMine corporate rate”.

Hotel Le Soleil, named by Resorts & Great Hotels Magazine as "One of the Top 100 Hotels in the World," has been recipient of the American automobile Association's (AAA) 4-Diamond rating since its opening. Hotel Le Soleil differentiates itself with a unique mixture of stylish sophistication and old world elegance. Featuring 119 luxury boutique lodging accommodations it is conveniently located across the street from the InfoMine/EduMine offices. Experience Copper Chimney restaurant’s award winning chefs and enter into an exotic world of Indian fusion food.
The Hotel Le Soleil website link is: http://www.hotellesoleil.com

Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver: Make yourself at home in one of the Metropolitan Hotel’s 197 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites. Enjoy the Metropolitan’s 24-hour Business center; fully-equipped Health Club with indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, and squash court; and the Diva at the Met restaurant, a AAA 4-Diamond rated restaurant featuring Vancouver’s finest cuisine, celebrated Chef’s table, and distinguished wine cellar. The Metropolitan has received a "4 Green Keys" rating through the Green Key Eco-Rating Program.
To book your room online with our personal InfoMine corporate rate link go to: http://private.metropolitan.com/VDZKNSEDL2. The Metropolitan Hotel’s website link is: http://www.metropolitan.com/vanc/

Delta Vancouver Suites Hotel is an elegant, all-suite hotel located in the Heritage District of downtown Vancouver and within a block of the 'Canada Line' rapid transit. Engage your senses in the Manhattan Restaurant, a typical New York eatery, or at Spencer's Lounge. 24-hour fitness center.
To book your room online with our personal InfoMine corporate rate link go to: www.deltahotels.com/imit/inp. The link to the Delta Vancouver Suites website is: http://www.deltavancouversuites.ca/

For further information about Hotels in Downtown Vancouver, see the following link: http://www.hotels-vancouver.ca/hotels/Downtown

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Short courses earn PDH/CEU credits for engineers in provinces and states that have CPD requirements. EduMine is an approved provider of continuing education by the Authorized Provider Commission of The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

For more details, check provincial or state requirements.

Certificate of Attendance

Provincial/state regulations for CPD require that you attend the entire short course and that you complete an evaluation at the end of the course. Your Certificate of Attendance, with earned PDH, is issued on completion.

Cancellations

A 10% administration fee will be levied for cancellations made up to two weeks prior to the start of the course. Cancellations thereafter will be liable to the loss of the full fee. Notice of cancellation must be given in writing by letter or fax and action will be taken to recover, from the delegates or their employers, that proportion of the fee owing at the time of cancellation.

EduMine reserves the right to cancel an advertised course at short notice. It will endeavour to provide participants with as much notice as possible, but will not accept liability for costs incurred by participants or their organisations for the cancellation of travel arrangements and/or accommodation reservations as a result of the course being cancelled or postponed. If a course is cancelled, fees will be refunded in full. EduMine also reserves the right to postpone or make such alterations to the content of a course as may be necessary.