Gold Prospecting and Metal Detecting Training in Cue W.A.: Training Course Information Sheet

Gold Prospecting and Metal Detecting Training Course Notes
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Training Course Information Sheet
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Version Date 06/01/2015
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Table of Contents
Our Aim................................................................................................................................................3
What You Will Learn ...........................................................................................................................4
Venue for the Course............................................................................................................................4
Instructors and Metal Detecting Mentors.............................................................................................5
Bill O'Connor www.gold-prospecting-wa.com............................................................................5
Udo Kaschner www.gold-prospecting-wa.com ...........................................................................5
Plus we will have Special guests along to share their knowledge at some of the Seminars........6
Price, Terms and Conditions ................................................................................................................6
Price .................................................................................................................................................6
Two Day Seminar at Cue .................................................................................................................6
Payment methods .............................................................................................................................6
PayPal or Credit Card ..................................................................................................................6
If you want to Pay Direct to Our Bank Account ..........................................................................8
If You Want to Pay by Cheque or Money Order ..........................................................................9
IMPORTANT Conditions ................................................................................................................9
What will be Included ........................................................................................................................ 11
What will NOT be included ............................................................................................................... 11
Seminar and Seminar/Tagalong Course Structure (First two Days) ..................................................12
Day One Training.......................................................................................................................12
Day two Training .......................................................................................................................13
Things you need to bring ...................................................................................................................14
Contacts......................................................................................................................................15
Previous Courses............................................................................................................................16
Our Aim
In our metal detecting and gold prospecting seminars our aim is to make you the "Masters
of Your Own Prospecting Destiny."
We want to make sure that you NEVER have to ask these questions again;
1. Where can I find gold in WA?
2. Where can I go prospecting legally in WA?
3. Am I leaving gold behind?
What we do is teach you the tools that make you confident prospectors in the
following skills;
Knowing where to find the gold - basic WA Geology
Knowing where you are allowed to go - Tengraph and Geomap
Knowing how to find the type of gold you need to find to help pay for your
prospecting activity and then analysing where the gold is coming from so you can try to
identify any big deposits in the area.
Knowing the proper way to find gold with your metal detector and the best
equipment to use to give you the edge over other people.
Understanding and using the technology and software to pull local Geology,
Tengraph tenements, old gold mining information together to plan your trip before you
leave home and then...
apply for any permits you need before you go.....and
..... when you are travelling - knowing EXACTLY where you are on the ground with
real time GPS tracking.
Telling you the BEST equipment to use without bias we are not agents or sellers
of equipment so we can provide honest information without any vested interest.
We do provide some stock on consignment at the Seminar in case you wish to

purchase it after we tell you what the best equipment is but we do not obtain any
commission for selling it. It is a convenience for participants because there is nowhere
where you can buy metal Detecting gear in Cue.
We provide a comprehensive report prior to the course (about 1 month before) which
shows you where you can currently (at that date of printing) go prospecting. We also
suggest some areas where you might like to apply for Section 40E's on Exploration leases
prior to the course so after the seminar you can seamlessly continue prospecting in the
area after we teach you new skills.
We provide this report 1 month before the course so that you can apply for the Section
40E with enough time for approvals and so on but on the day of the course the Tenements
might have changed between the report date and the date of the course so we make sure
you completely understand Tengraph and how to use it with Geomap to find your own
places to go prospecting.
We also take you out on the day following the seminar to Udos Mining Lease so you can
try your luck on his mining lease and look at a different geology that you might not be
aware is gold bearing. On this day we also make sure you have your detectors set up
properly and understand how to metal detect effectively.

We do provide information specifically about Cue, BUT when the course is finished we are
confident that you can make your own decisions and analyse where you can go yourself
anywhere in Western Australia.
What You Will Learn

Here is some of the intense tuition you will be provided to help you find gold in the future.
Metal Detecting Using the Minelab 4500 and 5000. Including Field Practise.
Metal Detector Coils - The Best and the Ones you should use and Why.
Minelab settings to ensure you get all the gold!
Metal Detecting Techniques - Don't leave ANY Gold Behind.
Where to find the Gold - Geology of Gold and Rock Recognition.
Tengraph set up and Online Real Examples
How to do Section 40E Agreements
Set up and use Geomap on your PC with Basic GPS understanding.
What you do after you find your gold, cleaning, how to sell it, dollying gold.
Venue for the Course
Map to the Air Conditioned St John Ambulance Training Hall Where the
Gold Prospecting Training will be Held
Address Of Training Centre - 7 Chesson St Cue - time of start is 8.30am
both days
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Instructors and Metal Detecting Mentors

Bill O'Connor www.gold-prospecting-wa.com
Co-author and builder of the website www.gold-prospecting-wa.com
Designer of Goldmine Finder Software And Historical Goldmines of WA CD
Co-author of 'Tengraph Online A Simple

Graphical How to Guide
Co Author of How to find Old Gold Mines Using

Tengraph Online
Metal detecting since retired in 2005
Secretary of Perth branch of Amalgamated

Prospectors and Leaseholders Association
Director, Discover Gold Pty Ltd
State Secretary of APLA WA
Udo Kaschner www.gold-prospecting-wa.com
Gold Prospecting, metal detecting, rock and gem collecting since the 1970's.
Gold Mining Leaseholder in Cue since 1991

Actively mining a small lease in Mindoolah.
Co-author and builder of the website www.goldprospecting-wa.com
Co-author of 'Tengraph Online A Simple

Graphical How to Guide
Co Author of How to find Old Gold Mines Using

Tengraph Online
Plus we will have Special guests along to share their knowledge at

some of the Seminars in particular Mr Kurk Brandstater who will provide
additional assistance in Geomap WA Training.
Price, Terms and Conditions

Price
Three Day Seminar at Cue

The price of the training is $620 for the three day course as at January 2015
This will comprise two days seminar in an Air-conditioned venue in Cue and one day
tagalong style metal detecting.
Payment Methods
PayPal or Credit Card
An invoice will be sent to you from PayPal which will enable you to pay by PayPal or Credit
card if you wish. You can pay this invoice via PayPal or to the options below.
Direct to Bank account and
Cheque or Money Order
The first invoice will be for the deposit $100 which is non-refundable with a later invoice for
the Balance of the course fee which is to be paid 30 days prior to the course.
An Example of the PayPal Email You Will Get Relating to the Deposit
Payment.
An Example of the PayPal Invoice
An example of How to Select Pay if You Want to Pay by Credit Card or

PayPal, the Pay Button is at the Bottom of the PayPal Invoice
Paying by PayPal in Your PayPal account.

If you want to Pay by Credit Card Click the Box Dont Have a PayPal
Account
If you want to Pay Direct to Our Bank Account

Our Bank Account Details are;
ANZ bank Innaloo BSB 016334 account 248658498 account name, W O'Connor and U
Kaschner
If You Want to Pay by Cheque or Money Order

Make Payable to W O'Connor and U Kaschner and post to;
PO Box 2207 Clarkson WA 6030
IMPORTANT Conditions
Unfortunately there are a number of unavoidable costs that are incurred in setting up and
running a course like this so some conditions need to apply;
Bookings: A deposit of $100 per person is required to confirm and hold your
booking. This is not refundable it covers the costs that we need to meet prior to setting up
the Seminars.
Full payment is required 30 days prior to the commencement of the training

course.
Amendments to bookings - Any amendment to your booking is subject to

availability of courses.
You can provide your position in the course to another person provided they fulfil
the payment conditions for bookings.
Insurance - To cover cancellation, sickness, and other unforeseen circumstances

we strongly recommend travel insurance. Please ask your insurance company for details.
Medical - We recommend that a medical examination should be partaken for those

in poor health prior to the training.
No responsibility can be accepted for accident, illness or misadventure or

loss of goods or possessions and it is strongly recommended that adequate insurance
be taken out to cover against the above.
It is recommended that participants on medication should take ample supply with
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them. Any physical mental or emotional disability that may require special handling or
treatment MUST be advised in writing when a reservation is made.
Requirements for participation in the Field Metal Detecting work
Please ensure that enclosed shoes or sturdy boots with no metal

components - they will interfere with metal detectors
(NO high heels, thongs or sandals) and appropriate clothing are worn,
Adequate clothing that you prefer in the bush needs to be worn with a hat of
your preference we recommend a broad brimmed hat, long sleeve shirt and
trousers.
For the Tagalong day you must have a handheld radio for communication
(note: we will have some you can borrow for the day if you do not have a
radio.)
Make sure you bring a 36+ Sunblock and PLENTY of water
You must have a Miners Right for prospecting in WA and they are available online
(If you are not currently connected to the web the page www.dmp.wa.gov.au/1635.aspx )
or at the Department of Mines and Petroleum 100 Plain St East Perth.
This page on the website explains how to obtain a miners right (If you are not
currently connected to the web the page is www.gold-prospecting-wa.com/metal-detectingpermit.html )
Cancellations - All cancellations must be received in writing if cancellations are

made more than 30 days prior to the training date a full refund will be given less an
administration fee of $100 which is your deposit. If you cancel within 30 days of the course
the administration fee is $150.
If you do not show for the course monies paid will be non-refundable.
Wet days or inclement weather - We reserve the right to cancel the field portion of
the training in the event of rain or dangerous weather such as thunderstorms.
No guarantees are given that you will find gold after doing this course that really
is in the hands of your efforts, skills, the amount of ground you are prepared to cover and
of course, some luck. We do believe however that the knowledge you gain will cut through
many years of learning curve and like Udo always says If you know what to do and you
walk over it You'll find it
Changes to seminars and field localities can be made by the organisers and
Instructors based on needs for each particular course or agreements with
participants.
All prices listed on this website are in Australian Dollars (AUD$).

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What will be Included
Instruction and knowledge that will give you all the tools you need to research
places to find gold legally.
Morning and Afternoon teas, BBQ lunch, cold drinks. This is on both days of the
two day seminar in the Hall. ON day 3 of the Seminar you will need to provide your own
morning and afternoon teas, lunch and drinks ----Particularly WATER.
Access to land for metal detecting during the course. Access during the course will
be provided on Udos block on Day 3 of the seminar, but if weather is inclement and we
cannot travel we will be accessing areas on day 3 closer to Cue for the practical metal
detecting section.
Geomap software on a memory stick.
Some Suggestions, with maps and coordinates for your own prospecting later after
the course.
Note; After the course detecting will always depend on availability of land in Tengraph at
the time, or your access to Section 40E Exploration Lease approvals.
What will NOT be included
Transport to Cue, or,
Accommodation in Cue see this page for details of accommodation in Cue

Accommodation Cue WA or if you are not connected to the internet here is the URL of
the page to look at later http://www.gold-prospecting-wa.com/accommodation-cue-wa.html.
Note that although there may be some prices for accommodation listed they can change
and you will need to contact the accommodation providers for costs and availability of
accommodation.
Hire of detectors but they will be available to hire if you require one at $50 per day
for Minelab 5000 and $40 per day for Minelab 4500 or Minelab SDC2300. Please contact
us to book these metal detectors to ensure we have one available for you. You will require
a metal detector for day 3 which is the practical session of the seminar but if you do not
possess one you can hire one from us.
Transport to the gold areas to do the practical training of the Seminar or

practical field locality areas - although some seats will be available in the instructors
vehicles - this is a tagalong part of the course...
On the first night of the course we will also hold a BBQ evening at Udo's home and
you are welcome to come, enjoy some fellowship, talk about gold and pick the mind of the
instructors. You just need to bring a steak, field mushroom or snagger to throw on
the BBQ and your own drinks, or we will have BBQ packs available if you want to
buy one.
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Note that your partners or metal detecting companions are very welcome at the
BBQ at Udo's Place.
A Windows Based PC to load and practise Geomap although we will be giving

you the software and knowledge to take with you and load your PC at home later, you will
get much more value from the seminar if you bring your own Windows based laptop so
you can use it to practise and setup during the Seminar.
Seminar Course Structure (First two Days)

The 2 day seminar part of the training will be held in a central air conditioned venue in Cue
at the St John Ambulance training Centre for the theory part.
Intensive theory training will be over two days.
This will be round table seminar style with presentations and demonstrations with On Line
Real time access to systems like Tengraph online.
The third day will be practical training in the field while you are metal detecting.
Day One Training

Note that the subject matter can change from day to day at the Instructors discretion.
The First half day will be theory training

Where am I ALLOWED to go Metal Detecting and Prospecting.
Tengraph Live Demonstration
Tenements, types and Access
How to get a Section 40E Permit
Prospecting Rules in General Including in the Mining Act
Tengraph and Google Earth
We also give you some tips on How to Remember Information
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Where Do I WANT to Go Metal Detecting and Prospecting
Gold Geology, Research, Geological Maps, Rock Types, Gold Formation and What
to look for on Geological Maps.
How does it fit together to research and Find Prospective Gold Locations Where
you are allowed to go?
Followed by a BBQ lunch

Then in the afternoon more theory training
Geomap explanation, overview and practical application to help you find gold and
know exactly where you are on the ground Linking the Tengraph (legalities of
Prospecting) with the Geology (Where to find gold.)
Start Practical Geomap training
We would like to setup your detectors and Geomap on your Laptop PCs during this
day. This will save some time on Day 2 so we are teaching you how to use Geomap
rather than how to download programmes on your PC
If you have a laptop bring it along and we will download and setup Geomap, 1:250
topo maps and 1:250 Geo maps on your pc. Although we will provide the software
for you to take home and use later, you will get MUCH more value from the seminar
if you bring a PC.
NOTE: you will need a WINDOWS PC not an Apple Mac, unless

your Apple Mac can run Windows programs which is required
for Geomap.
That Night (Saturday Night) we will have an informal BBQ at Udos House in Cue
its a good night and a chance to pick the brains of the instructors and each other to
learn a lot more. Your partners and metal detecting companions are welcome at the
BBQ you just have to bring your own meat and drinks.
Day two Training
Refresher of Day one and questions.
How do I find ALL the Gold and leave none behind?
How to go Detecting to Get ALL the gold
Minelab Setting, Coils and the settings you need, which are the best ones, Minelab
5000 and the differences between earlier models. The new SDC 2300.
Further Introduction to Geomap Start Practical Training.

LUNCH
Practical Geomap training.
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GEOMAP PRACTICAL TRAINING INCLUDES
How to download maps and Current Tengraph tenements
Setting up projects
Adding Data (Maps, Mines, Tengraph tenements)
Changing data (how to show different mines such as gold mines, dryblowing,
alluvial, scraping, metal detecting areas. How to show tenements live and pending
or by name
Searching for data and information about specific mines or tenements.
Adding polygons (lines around an area) and colouring them
Creating GPS points, tracks and maps and saving them for later use.
Setting up a GPS connection and using Geomap while you are travelling along so
you know exactly where you are in relation to Tenements, old gold mines and
Geology structures)
Debrief and windup is on or DAY 3 of the Seminar.
On Day 3 of the seminar we take you out to Udos block tagalong style or a local area
we select and walk you through and test practical use of the metal detectors and
settings.
We also stop on the way to discuss the Geology of the area and start your PC to do
a practical exercise on Geomap Tracking and Saving Tracks.
Tagalong style means you follow us in your vehicle in convoy, you need to be self
sufficient for the day. with food, water, fuel and the equipment your need for a day
in the bush.
Note that the format and timing may change around based on your interest in particular
subjects and weather conditions at the time.
Things you need to bring
Please ensure that enclosed shoes or sturdy boots with no metal components - they
will interfere with metal detectors.
(No high heels - especially the guys, thongs (attached to feet type) or sandals are
ok for the central training venue but not the bush) Appropriate clothing should be
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worn.
Adequate clothing that you prefer in the bush needs to be worn with a hat of your
preference; we recommend a broad brimmed hat, long sleeve shirt and trousers.
In the practical section you need a metal detector and equipment so if you don't
have this a Minelab Metal Detector will be available to hire for $50 per day. This was
not included in the price of the training because many people will have their own
detector they just want in depth training in its use.
A hand held two way UHF radio is required for communication, if you do not have
one we have a few that you can borrow on the day of the practical session.
A GPS is a tool you should have with you in the bush.
Sunblock 36+ for protection from the sun
Plenty of Water.
Laptop Computer to download and set up Geomap is handy but not essential, you will
have the tools and information you need to set it up at home later. However, You will get
MUCH more value from the seminar if you bring a windows PC to download and use
Geomap while connected to a GPS Aerial as you are travelling in the bush on the
third day.
We will be doing a practical setup of Geomap and how you use it to target and find
Gold Locations and you will see how Moving Maps works while you are connected
to your GPS so you can see exactly where you are on the ground in relation to
tenements and the Geology of the area
(Note; you can purchase a GPS antenna/receiver for $60 during the course if you
do not have one, or Reeds Prospecting and Prospectors Pick have some for sale as
well)
PLEASE NOTE = ABOUT APPLE MAC COMPUTERS Geomap is a windows

based program that works on Windows PCs from XP with service pack 3 and
above, it will not work on Apple Macs unless you download a program that
enables you to run Windows on Macs I understand Parallels is one that
helps you do this.
Contacts
Course Co-ordinator
Bill O'Connor 08 93051496 Mob 0407062505
Best email address accessed daily billandsueoconnor@bigpond.com
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Cue Contact
Udo Kaschner 08 99631156 Mob 0428936961
Best email address accessed daily udokaschner@bigpond.com
Previous Courses
There have been some Metal Detecting Seminars held in 2012, 2013 and 2014 already
and they have proven very popular.
For stories of previous courses and Photographs visit the Gold Prospecting WA Facebook
page: Gold Prospecting WA Facebook Page

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