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Developing a Better Skilled Workforce for Quarrying’s Future

[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 30, 2022 9:40:06 AM / by IQ News Update posted in CPD, Industry, education and training

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The quarrying and mineral products industry offers so much potential, with many individuals starting off at entry level and progressing up the career ladder to responsible roles managing people and processes; up to and including senior management and executive roles.

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Apprenticeships: The future of the mineral extractives industry?

[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 9, 2022 11:06:29 AM / by Sarah Fry posted in CPD, Industry, IQ Community

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Apprenticeship programmes are an increasingly popular pathway into the world of work, with many apprentices going on to enjoy successful careers at the highest levels. The quarrying sector is no different, with operators large and small welcoming the flexible approach to personal and professional development both in the workplace and classroom.

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EPC-UK’s face-to-face and webinar learning both ‘on course’ for 2022

[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 27, 2022 9:46:48 AM / by IQ News Update posted in CPD, Industry

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With all personal safety recommendations actively in place and a scheme of classroom and webinar-based training programmes revised and ready for delivery, EPC-UK has released its schedule of 2022 learning and development courses.

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Select Personalised Professional Development

[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 31, 2021 8:00:00 AM / by Sarah Fry posted in CPD, education and training

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The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) has launched a new suite of tailored online e-learning programmes available to members and non-members, providing a flexible and innovative approach to continuing professional development (CPD).

IQ CPD Select Series comprises a unique choice of assessed bitesize e-learning modules and units. The four tier approach to CPD features training and qualifications that are recognised globally and accessed online locally.

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CPD best practice from IQ

[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 31, 2021 8:00:00 AM / by Sarah Fry posted in CPD, Membership

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The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) has supported the professional development of people working within the mineral products sector for more than 100 years. Lifelong learning is at the heart of IQ, which is why, like many professional organisations, it encourages members to actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD).

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