Course details

Mining and Quarrying
NZQF Level 2

About the course

This training programme provides the introductory skills and knowledge to work safely in the mining and quarrying industry.

This programme involves on and off-job training, providing graduates with the skills and knowledge to:

  • Understand how health and safety is applied in the mining and/or quarrying industry
  • Be able to competently undertake safety-related tasks, under supervision
  • Demonstrate a foundation understanding and ability to safely complete entry-level tasks related to mining and/or quarrying operations and processes, under supervision
  • Communicate orally and in writing at a foundation level within their workplace to contribute to team performance.

About the provider

MITO is part of Te Pūkenga Work Based Learning, a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.

We facilitate training for the automotive, commercial road transport, extractives, gas, and logistics, industries. We work with learners, their employers and training providers, to ensure people get the best possible opportunities to learn and advance their career, while developing a skilled workforce for the industries we serve.

Being a part of Te Pūkenga means we are connected to the other organisations delivering vocational education in Aotearoa New Zealand and we will work with them to share skills and knowledge to help you succeed.

To enrol in a MITO training programme you must be employed in one of the industries that MITO supports and your employer must be able to support your training, as you will complete your qualification on-the-job. This means you will be learning and earning!