New Zealand Certificate in Surface Mining and Quarrying
Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Subject area
Mining and Resources Engineering
Qualification
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Entry requirements
N/A
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the surface mining and quarrying industry with operators who are familiar with surface mining and quarrying operations and processes, and related mobile and fixed plant and machinery, and are able to carry out quarrying, mining, and/or processing tasks. Surface mining and quarrying can include mining, quarrying and/or processing.
This qualification is targeted at school-leavers or new workers in the industry, as well as those in the industry seeking formal recognition of their skills and knowledge.
Learners will benefit by having a qualification which recognises the skills and knowledge of a competent operator to enable improved job performance and a credential to enhance employment opportunities.
The surface mining and quarrying industry will benefit by having operators with the skills and knowledge to competently undertake a range of tasks within the workplace.
Graduates will have the necessary skills and knowledge to work safely in the surface mining and quarrying industry under limited supervision.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Process and Resources Engineering at this level can earn:
$52,000
Median earnings one year after study
$54,000
Median earnings two years after study
$58,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
81%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
AUT International Excellence Scholarship - South Asia
Value:
NZD$5,000Contribution to fees
AUT International Excellence Scholarship- Southeast Asia
Value:
$5000 NZDContribution to fees
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Fax: (04) 494 0006
Email: info@mito.org.nz
Web: http://www.mito.org.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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