Diploma in Quarry Technology

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Why choose this course?

  • This is the first university level academic diploma for the quarrying industry.
  • It's been developed in conjunction with the Institute of Quarrying and industry experts to ensure it reflects latest techniques and best practice.
  • It's a flexible and cost effective way to study. You'll study online and at tutorials at Derby, so you can fit studying around your work commitments.
  • It meets the academic requirements for membership of the Institute of Quarrying and provides the fundamental knowledge for the Safety, Health and Environmental QCF.

About the course

If you're already employed in the minerals extractive industry or have an interest in it, this course will help you to gain a nationally recognised academic qualification. It will help you if you're aiming to become a quarry manager and wish to acquire professional status.

You'll study these modules:

Year one - Foundation stage

  • Mathematics
  • Foundation Engineering
  • Industry Technology

Year two - Certificate stage

  • Engineering Theory
  • Quarry Technology 1
  • Construction Materials

Year three - Diploma stage

  • Applied Engineering
  • Quarry Technology 2
  • Quarry Blasting
  • Business Management

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 two or three academic years. 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.

On successful completion you'll be able to apply for membership of the Institute of Quarrying

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

Your career

The quarrying industry is vital to the UK economy as it's worth over £4 billion each year and employs some 40,000 people in a variety of roles. Jobs exist at many quarries across the country, as well as marine wharves, concrete plants and aggregate recycling operations.

This course is ideal for potential quarry managers, giving you the knowledge you will need to progress your career in this industry. It also helps you if you're destined for a career in the various specialist fields including Health, Safety and the Environment, Blasting and Minerals Planning.

Find out more about the roles and qualifications that are typically needed by the industry at www.careersinquarrying.co.uk.

What our students say

"The Diploma has been extremely beneficial in providing me with the key practical and professional skills that are required in my work. This has accelerated my knowledge and experience within the industry, and results in a recent promotion."

Jennifer Thomson
Area Quality Manager, Leiths (Scotland) Ltd

How you'll learn

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

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 through a combination of exams and assignments.

Fieldtrips

Each year a five-day study tour is organised to a number of quarries, manufacturers and suppliers to the quarrying industry in the UK.

Anything else?

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About the Institute of Quarrying

The Institute of Quarrying is the international professional body for quarrying, construction materials and the related extractive and processing industries, with 6,000 members in some 50 countries worldwide. Membership is open to individuals, rather than companies, and the Institute's long-term objective is to promote progressive improvements in all aspects of operational performance through the medium of education and training at supervisory and management level.

The Institute, like the University, believes education and training is a life-long opportunity, which should be viewed, in the broadest terms, starting with initial qualifications gained at college, university or through distance-learning programmes followed by continuing professional development through attendance at conferences, seminars, training courses, competence assessment schemes, workshops, technical meetings, and site visits.

Start dates

September

Fees

Please contact us for details of the fees for this course.

Course length

This part time course will take you two to three years to complete.

Entry requirements

These courses are open to all. If you have experience in the quarrying/asphalt industries plus ...

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