This Modern Apprenticeship supports you to win solid rocks and minerals and to process these to make raw materials for other industries. Winning is achieved by quarrying, mining or dredging.
What's the qualification?
SCQF level 5
You will study for one of the below qualifications;
- SVQ in Plant Operations Extractives at SCQF Level 5
- SVQ Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance at SCQF Level 5
- SVQ Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (Industrial Science) at SCQF Level
- SVQ in Processing Operations for the Extractive and Minerals Processing Industries at SCQF Level 5 SVQ in Plant Operations Extractives at SCQF Level 5
- SVQ Processing Operations for the Extractives and Minerals Processing Industries at SCQF Level 5
- SVQ in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (Industrial Science) at SCQF Level 6
SCQF level 6
You will study for one of the below qualifications;
- SVQ Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance at SCQF level 6
- SVQ Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (Industrial Science) at SCQF Level 7
- SVQ Weighbridge Operations at SCQF Level 6
- SVQ Processing Operations for the Extractive and Minerals Processing Industries at SCQF Level 6
- SVQ in Weighbridge Operations at SCQF Level 6
- SVQ Processing Operations for the Extractives and Minerals Processing Industries at SCQF Level 6
- SVQ in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (Industrial Science) at SCQF Level 7
What will I learn?
During your apprenticeship, you'll learn industry-specific skills based on the qualification.
You'll also develop the following core skills:
- communication
- numeracy
- information technology (IT)
- problem-solving
- working with others
These are transferrable skills. They're useful for working in the extractive, mineral processing and associated industries.
Where could it take me?
This Modern Apprenticeship gives you many options.
Straight to work
After completing this apprenticeship, candidates could progress onto a range of careers in the sector. This includes:
- processing plant operator
- mobile plant operator
- laboratory assistant
- plant maintenance fitter
Further education
Other opportunities for progression include entry onto other sector training or higher education courses.
Another apprenticeship
You could progress onto other apprenticeships in Mineral Extraction and Processing.
Entry Requirements
Modern Apprentices must be employed by an Extractive and Minerals Processing Industries employer and working in Scotland. Due to health and safety regulations for young people on quarry sites, age restrictions may apply according to specific locations and job roles. Therefore age 18 is usually the youngest age for apprentices, although exceptions are possible in some circumstances.
Duration
This Modern Apprenticeship will take between 12-24 months to complete.