Certificate in Quarry Studies

Fees | Course length | Entry requirements

Why choose this course?

 

• If you're working in the extractives industry this course gives you the opportunity to gain a qualification that reflects industry best practice.
• You can choose to join the five day study tour on which you'll widen your knowledge and understanding within the extractives industry.
  

 

About the course

This course is ideal for:

• Supervisors within the extractives industry who are based in the UK
• Graduate managers who wish to gain extractives knowledge as part of their company development programme
• Suppliers, manufacturers, consultants and planners looking to develop their UK focused industry knowledge.

You'll gain a recognised qualification based on industry best practice, and develop your understanding of Quarry Technology and Blasting, Legislation and Regulation, Methods of Working and Processing.

Integral to all is health, safety and environmental management which centres on UK specific legislation and regulation.

You'll have the opportunity to join our annual five day study tour of a number of quarries, manufacturers and suppliers to the quarrying industry to enhance your knowledge and experience.

The course is studied part time over one academic year. You will need to fit it around your work commitments, so you'll need to be self motivated and be able to set aside around 12 hours per week for study.

You will study these modules:

• Quarry Technology 1
• Quarry Technology 2
• Quarry Blasting

Find out more about what subjects and modules you'll be studying...

Your career

On completion of this course you'll be ready to advance your career within the extractives industry. If you're a supplier, manufacturer, consultant or planner you'll have developed you industry knowledge base.

How you'll learn

You'll study online, supported by weekend tutorials which are held at the Enterprise Centre, Derby. At the weekend sessions you will join Diploma students and you'll receive dedicated face to face teaching and personal development.

Your course materials are in an interactive electronic format and are released in stages throughout the year. You'll have full online access to our library and other learning resources.

How you're assessed

You'll be assessed throughout the year by a combination of exams and assignments.

Fieldtrips

You'll have the opportunity to join our annual five day study tour of a number of quarries, manufacturers and suppliers to the quarrying industry to enhance your knowledge and experience.

Anything else?

Apply for this course

• Download the application form
• Email udc@derby.ac.uk
• Telephone 0800 678 3311