12 February 2026 16:00 - 17:30 Virtual

12 February 2026 | 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual

Competency: The role of Professional Organisations and the Competent Person

What is competency and why is it necessary, and what is the relationship to professional organisations? 

  • Learn what is meant by the term Competent Person (CP)
  • The importance of competency in the context of the CRIRSCO reporting codes and standards
  • Understand the qualification and experience requirements needed to act as a CRIRSCO CP
  • Understand what Competent Person’s Reports and Consents are
  • Become aware of possible sanctions for misreporting

An introduction to the CRIRSCO family of reporting codes

An introduction to the CRIRSCO family of reporting codes - All Modules

This course take place on 12 February 2026 at 16:00 GMT, and ending at approximately 17:30 GMT, depending on audience participation.

Joining details will be sent out the day prior, alongside any course materials that may be needed.

Course modules will be presented by a range of different presenters all of whom have considerable experience in assessment of and reporting on Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves.

Early-Bird Fees (Until 12 December 2025)

Fellow / Corporate Patron £85.50

Non-Fellow £170

Student Member £26

Student Non-Member £53

Other PERC Member £101.70

Other CRIRSCO Member £144.90

GSA Member £101.70

Partner £144.90

Standard Fees (After 12 December 2025)

Fellow / Corporate Patron £95

Non-Fellow £189

Student Member £29

Student Non-Member £59

Other PERC Member £113

Other CRIRSCO Member £161

GSA Member £113

Partner £161

The Geological Society of America (GSA) and PERC members discount

We offer a generous 40% discount off our Non-Fellow rate to members of the Geological Society of America (GSA) and PERC. A discount code must be quoted on the registration form in order to take advantage of the discount. If you are a member of GSA or PERC and do not have the discount code, please email training@geolsoc.org.uk with proof of your membership.

Group discounts

We offer competitive group discounts on all Training Courses:
5 – 9 delegates: 20% off
10 – 14 delegates: 25% off
15 delegates or more: 30% off

For more information on how to access the Group Discount, please email training@geolsoc.org.uk

Concessions

We offer students a generous discount. Please verify your student status by either registering with your student email address, or uploading a photograph of your student identification/acceptance letter.

The Society offers a limited number of concessionary rates for those in financial hardship. Contact training@geolsoc.org.uk (Please note you may be required to provide details/evidence to support your application for this.)

If you require an invoice to register for this course, please email training@geolsoc.org.uk

Registration will close 24 hours before the event takes place.