Heat, dust and flammable gas behave differently at three kilometres below surface than they do in a textbook. Delegates study airflow distribution, ventilation network design, refrigeration practice and gas monitoring in deep level gold and platinum operations, along with the ventilation records an inspector will ask to see.
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Register for this courseVentilation officers, ventilation practitioners, mine overseers, shift supervisors, occupational hygienists and mining engineers working on underground gold, platinum, chrome or coal operations.
| Dates | Venue | Days | Fee | Calendar | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026 | Durban | 5 | R18,000 | Closed | |
| 5 to 9 Oct 2026 | Pretoria | 5 | R18,000 | Register | |
| 12 to 16 Oct 2026 | Nairobi | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 19 to 23 Oct 2026 | Dar es Salaam | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 26 to 30 Oct 2026 | Lusaka | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 2 to 6 Nov 2026 | Harare | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 9 to 13 Nov 2026 | Accra | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | Lagos | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 23 to 27 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 | Johannesburg | 5 | R18,000 | Register | |
| 7 to 11 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 5 | R18,000 | Register |
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.
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