Metamorphic Rocks Course
This course equips you with essential skills to identify and classify major metamorphic rocks like slate, schist, gneiss, marble, and quartzite. You will learn field mapping techniques, perform rock tests, interpret metamorphic grades and settings, and evaluate rocks for engineering and commercial uses through hands-on sampling, analysis, and reporting.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What Will I Learn?
Gain practical expertise in recognising slate, schist, gneiss, marble, and quartzite metamorphic rocks, from their origins to textures and key minerals. Master efficient field mapping in rugged terrain, conduct simple tests, analyse metamorphic grade and tectonic contexts, and assess materials for construction via sampling, lab work, and professional reports.
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Develop Skills
- Classify metamorphic rocks such as slate, schist, gneiss, marble, and quartzite.
- Conduct targeted field surveys by planning routes, recording exposures, and ensuring safety.
- Perform rapid tests including acid reaction, hardness, streak, and hand-lens examination.
- Assess metamorphic grade using indicator minerals, textures, and facies.
- Evaluate rock properties for construction, focusing on strength and durability.
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