Specialised Technical Workshop
Play-Based Exploration and Risk Analysis Workshop
Build a structured approach to play assessment, geological risk and the comparison of exploration options.
Course Overview
Examines exploration opportunities at play level and the evidence behind prospect risk. Participants compare geological factors, uncertainty and the assumptions used to rank exploration options.
Who This Course Is For
- Exploration geoscientists and geological specialists
- Engineers supporting exploration opportunity assessment
- Subsurface teams comparing prospect risks
- Technical managers reviewing exploration decisions
What Participants Will Learn
Define the scope of a play assessment
Assess evidence supporting individual play elements
Distinguish geological risks from evidence uncertainties
Rank exploration options using consistent assessment criteria
Present a play assessment with justified rankings
Key topics
- Play elements
- Geological risk
- Evidence quality
- Prospect ranking
Course Modules
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Play Assessment Framework
Module overview
Define the geological elements and assessment boundaries of an exploration play.
Key topics
Play elements · Geological risk · Evidence quality · Prospect ranking
Learning outcome
Participants can define the scope of a play assessment.
Learning format
Technical discussion · worked examples · group exercise
Geological Evidence Review
Geological Evidence Review
Module overview
Review the evidence supporting individual play elements and identify gaps.
Key topics
Evidence sources · Data coverage · Evidence gaps
Learning outcome
Participants can assess evidence supporting individual play elements.
Learning format
Technical discussion · worked examples · group exercise
Risk and Uncertainty
Risk and Uncertainty
Module overview
Distinguish geological risk from uncertainty in data and interpretation.
Key topics
Geological risk · Data uncertainty · Interpretation assumptions
Learning outcome
Participants can distinguish geological risks from evidence uncertainties.
Learning format
Technical discussion · worked examples · group exercise
Exploration Option Ranking
Exploration Option Ranking
Module overview
Compare exploration options using consistent assumptions and explicit criteria.
Key topics
Ranking criteria · Option comparison · Assumption consistency
Learning outcome
Participants can rank exploration options using consistent assessment criteria.
Learning format
Technical discussion · worked examples · group exercise
Practical Play Review
Practical Play Review
Module overview
Prepare a play assessment and explain its risks, evidence gaps and ranking rationale.
Key topics
Assessment findings · Risk rationale · Next evidence needs
Learning outcome
Participants can outline a play assessment and justify its main risk assumptions.
Learning format
Lectures, exploration case studies and a risk workshop
Programme Information
Course duration, location, practical components, training-centre information and applicable certification arrangements depend on the selected programme.
Learning format: Lectures, exploration case studies and a risk workshop
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