Standards & Qualifications

As a result of working closely with Employers from the Extractive and Mineral Processing sector, Proskills has developed a Qualifications Strategy and Action Plan reflecting the current and future needs of employers and learners. The new qualifications will lead to more flexibility, providing the breadth and depth necessary to meet the demands from changes in job descriptions and career progressions.

The new 14-19 Diplomas are included and will sit alongside the vocational qualifications providing employers and universities with school leavers with the relevant skill sets. Supporting the Qualifications Strategy is sound market research based on primary sources gained from questionnaires, telephone and face to face interviews with employers in the sector.

This programme of work was developed with employers and other key stakeholders through the Extractive and Mineral Processing Qualification Reform Group, who also monitor the implementation of the strategy. For more information click here. If you would like to join the group please contact Lisa Williamson on 01235 432 029 or lisa.williamson@proskills.co.uk

For more information please click on the links below:

To see a list of the most relevant qualifications for the Extractive and Mineral Processing industries, download our ‘fact sheet’ here.

The following standards are currently under review/development:

  • Mining Operations
  • Processing Operations for the Extractive and Mineral Industry
  • Drilling Operations
  • Blasting Operations
  • Bulk Explosive Truck Operations
  • Mines Manager

To get involved or for more information please contact Lisa Williamson on 01235 432 029 or lisa.williamson@proskills.co.uk