You can never be overdressed or overeducated - Oscar Wilde

So we believe it is crucial for higher education pathways to be available to all IQ members.

Working with the University of Derby through the Centre for Mineral Products, we have a suite of education programmes to suit everyone from apprenticeships and certificates through to Honours Degrees - all available for both UK and International students.

Education programmes

Higher Apprenticeship

Earn, learn and get qualified by combining vocational qualifications with a University Diploma.

Higher Apprenticeship in Mineral Products Technology

Professional certificates

Professional certificates are ideal for rapid recognition of your skills and experience.

University Certificates

Diploma

Want a better insight into what affects mineral products operations? This diploma is ideal for those who have just started in the industry or whose customers are in the quarrying sector.

Diploma in Mineral Extractives Studies

Foundation Degree

Keen to progress your quarrying career? This degree provides the right foundation for aspiring managers to gain the knowledge they need to progress their career.

Foundation Degree in Mineral Extractives Technology

Honours Degree (BSc)

The Honours Degree (BSc) Minerals Management prepares you for senior management roles in the quarrying industry. The course follows directly on from the Foundation Degree and results in a BSc Honours in Minerals Management.

Honours Degree (BSc) Minerals Management

Higher education

Qualifications to take you higher