Minerals Extraction and Processing
Modern Apprenticeship
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What's Minerals Extraction and Processing like?
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?
You'll study for a qualification at SCQF Level 5 or SCQF Level 6.
SCQF Level 5
SVQ in Plant Operations Extractives
SVQ Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance
SVQ Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (Industrial Science)
SVQ in Processing Operations for the Extractive and Minerals Processing Industries
SVQ in Plant Operations Extractives
SVQ Processing Operations for the Extractives and Minerals Processing Industries
SCQF Level 6
SVQ Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance
SVQ Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (Industrial Science)
SVQ Weighbridge Operations
SVQ Processing Operations for the Extractive and Minerals Processing Industries
SVQ in Weighbridge Operations
SVQ Processing Operations for the Extractives and Minerals Processing Industries
SVQ in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (Industrial Science)
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.
Good to know
Entry requirements
You must be employed by an Extractive and Minerals Processing Industries employer and working in Scotland.
Due to health and safety regulations for quarry sites, there may be age restrictions. These will depend on specific locations and job roles. Age 18 is usually the youngest age for apprentices, although exceptions are possible in some circumstances.
How does it work?
You’ll learn in a real-world environment and earn a wage. You’ll also study with a college or another learning provider.
How long will it take?
This Modern Apprenticeship will take between 12 and 24 months to complete.
How to apply
Use the 'Find vacancies near you' search at the end of this page to look for vacancies, then you can apply online.
You'll apply on Apprenticeships.scot or the company’s own website – there are details on the vacancy advert.