Short Courses
The Geothermal Program offers a wide range of professional development Short Courses on geothermal topics.
I. One-day introductory course
This course covers introductory geothermal geoscience, geothermal engineering and environmental impacts of geothermal development. It is designed for those considering a geothermal career or for non-scientists with an interest in geothermal technology and development (it is usually offered alongside the New Zealand Geothermal Workshop in November each year)
II. One-week/ four week courses professional development
The Geothermal Program team delivers Short Courses (from one to four weeks in duration), on demand, for various companies in New Zealand and internationally. Currently these courses comprise geothermal geoscience, geothermal engineering, reservoir modelling and exploration geophysics. The course content is designed for individuals already in the geothermal workforce and is geared around resources, exploration, development and assessment.
II. Specialist training
Specialist training of small groups (2-3) is available at the University of Auckland. This involves working alongside one of the specialist teams (e.g. geothermal reservoir modeling, geophysics, geology, and geochemistry) for periods of 6-8 weeks.
IV. Custom courses for industry groups delivered internationally
The Geothermal Program delivers tailored Geothermal Short Courses for geothermal companies and organizations both locally and internationally. Recently courses have been run in Chile, Indonesia, New Zealand, Australia, the Caribbean and Singapore.