Workshops and GIS Training

Kenex Knowledge Systems provides training in MapInfo for the geosciences, Encom Discover, and for predictive modelling tools. The training is tailored to suit the requirements, depending on the existing MapInfo knowledge, and can be run on location for up to four per class or at the Kenex office in Wellington for one or two students.

Courses offered by Kenex:

• GIS For Geoscientists - BASIC: This course is designed as a basic introduction for the geoscientist wanting to used GIS day-to-day in their field mapping, database management, map / report generation, and basic spatial analysis. We teach using MapInfo and Encom Discover software (although ESRI training is available on special request) and cover the basics that you will need to understand data management, collection, spatial analysis and presentation.
• GIS For Geoscientists - ADVANCED: This course is designed to build on a basic knowledge of GIS and is specifically for the exploration industry. We show you the finer elements of Encom Discover and introduce you to exploration-specific skills such as drill hole plotting (both plan and 3D visualisation), generation of grid files (geochemical and digital elevation), local grid translation and generation, structural symbol plotting, advanced object editing, and much more.
• 3D GIS: This course teaches you how to use the Encom Engage3D and Discover3D software modules for MapInfo. Some of the things you'll learn on this course are: displaying your data in three-dimensions, how to view mine designs or predict what excavation sites / mine pits will look like, and even create fly-through animations of the surface terrane and underground drill holes.
• Predictive Modelling: This course is designed to introduce you to the basics of predictive modelling using Arc-SDM (designed by the Geological Survey of Canada) or MI-SDM (Avantra Geosystems). The course is run by Dr Greg Partington who has more than 25 years experience in the minerals industry, who has been involved with spatial modelling for many years, and who has published many research papers on the use of predictive modelling in the geosciences industry. This course focuses on using spatial data from multiple data sets for prediction. Follow the links here to find out more about Greg and Predictive Modelling.
• Tailored GIS: Kenex is more than happy to run a GIS, Encom software, or spatial modelling course that is custom designed for the needs of your business. Learn to use the spatial software that matters the most to your business and the software that will give you and your staff the skills the required to manage your data and exploration programs.

Kenex welcomes university students wanting to up-skill themselves in preparation for the 'real world' and provides special offers / sponsorship for geoscience-GIS training on all our major courses.

Contact Charlene here at Kenex to find out more about any of these courses and how they can be moulded to fit your needs.