By your side today and in the future
With over 100 years of experience, our role is to support the career development of professionals working within the mineral products and extractives industries within the UK and globally.
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Membership
The Institute of Quarrying is the professional body for the quarrying, mineral products and processing industries. Membership is open to anyone in, or supplying to, these industries.
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Education & Training
We support you by providing advice and guidance to help define your career. Our industry-leading qualifications and courses are internationally recognised and delivered flexibly through a learning approach that suits you.
IQ Benevolent Fund (IQBF)
The Institute of Quarrying Benevolent Fund was set up to assist members and former members or their dependants in times of difficulty, offering practical help and guidance to those facing hardship, illness or bereavement.
Support at every stage
IQ is there for you from your first job in the industry through to your last. Membership is about supporting you, your career development, and your commitment within the industry.
Education & Training
Our globally recognised training, education and qualifications can be delivered both online and on site to suit you.
Our CPD Select Series offers short accredited learning modules that can be:
• Taken on their own
• Delivered in bundles
• Collectively in a bespoke package for your company
All the units are delivered online and can be worked through at the learners own pace.
We have a curated of courses to suit the different needs of learners as well as delivering value to a range of industries.
In a practical environment, our courses include on-site tutorial days delivered by an industry-experts, along with supporting e-learning modules and resources online.
Accredited by the sector standard organisation (MP Awards), our range of qualifications set the standard for the future of our industry, delivered and asssessed flexibly - at your site or online by seasoned professionals.
Our landmark efforts in developing diplomas that are delivered in the UK and internationally allows us to support individuals to enhance safety, outcomes, and competence, while advancing towards a zero-incident industry.
Latest news
The most recent articles and news releases from the Institute of Quarrying.
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