Level 3 Certificate in Safety, Health and Environmental Knowledge
E-Learning
Blended
Duration: 12 Months
- Our Level 3 Certificate has been developed to provide an in-depth understanding of essential elements required for an individual’s career development in the extractives and mineral processing industries.
- It delivers a firm foundation of knowledge in key elements of Safety, Health and Environmental processes and procedures, alongside additional complimentary key areas such as leadership and communication techniques and theory.
- Aimed for upcoming Managers and Supervisors looking to promote their development in readiness for future leadership roles.
£1,845 + VAT
Diploma in Surface Mining Explosives Engineering
E-Learning
Blended
Duration: 12 months
The Institute of Quarrying (IQ), in collaboration with EPC Groupe and the University of Derby, have developed a diploma programme that focuses on enhancing professionalism, safety, and competence within the explosives products and services sector.
The programme consists of three modules:
• Geology, Surveying and Drilling Operations
• Explosives and Blasting Operations
• Safety, Health, Environment and Sustainability
Level 3 Award in Geotechnical Knowledge for Managing Mineral Processing Operations
E-Learning
Blended
Duration: Up to 3 months
The Institute of Quarrying, in partnership with MP Awards, have developed a new geotechnical qualification which is pathway-driven, more focused on the specific needs of: supervisors, foremen, and those aspiring to be in management positions within an extractives environment.
£2,900 + VATLevel 4 Award in Geotechnical Knowledge for Managing Mineral Processing Operations
E-Learning
Blended
Duration: Up to 3 months
The Institute of Quarrying, in partnership with MP Awards, have developed a new geotechnical qualification which is pathway-driven, more focused on the specific needs of: responsible managers, senior managers, and quarry managers within an extractives environment.
£2,900 + VAT
Level 1 Introduction to Aggregates, Crushing & Screening
E-Learning
Duration: 18 hours
- Personal development course to help you get a good grounding in all aspects of Crushing and Screening.
- Aimed at those who would like to understand the principles of the quarry processes.
£200 + VAT
Level 2 Technical Quarrying
E-Learning
Duration: 18 hours
- Following on from Level 1 course, this course will provide a greater understanding of rock and aggregates along with technical knowledge surrounding guarding, maintenance and basic health & safety.
£200 + VAT
Mineral Planning for Mineral Planners
E-Learning
Blended
Duration: 6 Months
- Filling the fundamental training gap with the industry for Mineral Planners.
- Aimed at Mineral Planners and those involved in resource planning.
£490 + VAT
Understanding Site Responsibilities and Appointments (Under the Quarries Regulations 1999)
In Class
Bespoke
Duration: 1 Day
- Understanding appointments and responsibilities under the Quarries Regulations, including how they impact and affect individuals and the wider site.
- Aimed at operatives looking to develop or to take on nominated deputy 8.1d responsibilities under regulation 8.1e.
From £1,000 + VAT
Geotechnical Awareness
In Class
Bespoke
Duration: 1 Day
- Aspect of geotechnical learning will include study of slope stability, rules and regulations, understanding of geotechnical assessments and pit design.
£1,000 + VAT
CPD Select Series
The CPD Select Series has been designed for employers and learners in the form of short accredited learning modules that can be accessed on their own, in bundles or in a bespoke package.
All the units are delivered online and can be worked through at the learners own pace.
To find out more about CPD Select and the resources it has to offer, click on the button below.
Additional resources
Soils Guidance
Guidance for managers of quarry operations, mineral planners, restoration specialists and earthmoving contractors.
IQ Connect
IQ Connect keeps all your learning materials and practical resources all in one place.
IQ Books
IQ provides a wide range of physical learning materials, which can be purchased online via the IQ Shop.