Module 1: Introduction to Instrumentation and Monitoring

→ Purpose of instrumentation and monitoring, and discussing foundations.

Module 2: Parameters, Instruments & Monitoring Principles

→ Parameters we need to monitor — and the instruments that measure them.

Module 3: Designing an Effective Monitoring Plan

→ Site characterization, parameter selection, and defining zones of influence.

Module 4: Contracting, Risk & Commercial Frameworks

→ Analyze Contractual Models, Evaluate Risk & Liability

Module 5: Applications Across Mining & Infrastructure

Module 6:Data Acquisition & Management
→ From manual readings to automated systems — architecture, logging, and cloud workflows.

Module 7:Data Analysis, Interpretation & Decision-Making
→ Analyzing data, signal vs. noise, and integrating results with design and safety management.

Module 8: Automated Motorized Total Stations (AMTS)

→ Configure Network Geometry, Optimize Measurement Cycles, Implement Atmospheric Corrections, Integrate with Geotechnical Data

Module 9: Noise & Vibration Monitoring
→ Principles, standards, and technologies for assessing construction and blasting impacts.
→ Data interpretation and mitigation strategies for sensitive structures and environments.

Module 10: Remote Sensing & Emerging Technologies
→ Overview of InSAR, LiDAR, UAVs, and radar-based monitoring.
→ Integrating remote sensing data with ground-based systems for comprehensive insights.

Module 11: Fiber Optic Monitoring Systems

→ Understand Distributed Sensing Principles, Design Fiber Layouts, Analyze Brillouin & Raman Scattering, Evaluate Advantages & Limitations

Module 12: Case Studies – Successes & Failures

→ Real-world examples from mines, dams, and construction sites.