A Grade Quarry Manager Training
This A Grade Quarry Manager Training is required for quarries which employ 5 or more people. To gain this A Grade Quarry Manager Certificate you will need to complete these quarry units:
NZQA 7142: Demonstrating knowledge of the application of regulatory requirements to manage an extractive site. People credited with this unit standard are able to explain:
- The application of the Health and Safety at Work (HSW) Act 2015
- The application of the Resource Management Act 1991
- The application of the Crown Minerals Act 1991
- The application of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996
- The HSW (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017
- The application of the Mines Rescue Act 2013
- And any subsequent amendments or replacements relevant to management practices of an extractive site
NZQA 15658: Demonstrating knowledge of mining methods, select and analyse plant for metalliferous underground extraction. People credited with this unit standard are able to:
- Demonstrating knowledge of geological features of metalliferous ore bodies in relation to mining methods
- Describing potential hazards and support requirements in metalliferous mines
- Demonstrating knowledge of metalliferous mine development and extraction methods
- Selecting and analysing development materials and machinery
- Underground ore extraction materials and mechinery, and
underground transportation methods for metalliferous mines.
NZQA 30902 (15658 and 15667): Demonstrating knowledge of extraction methods, equipment and selection of plant for surface extraction. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the effects of geotechnical and geological characteristics on surface extraction methods; and surface extraction methods and selection of plant and equipment.
NZQA 7143: Inspecting and reporting on safety and operations at an extractive site. People credited with this unit standard are able to:
- Reviewing company documentation relating to legislative requirements for an extractive site’s operational safety
- Demonstrating knowledge of reporting on the compliance status of an extractive site, and inspecting an extractive site’s safety and operations
- Demonstrating knowledge of reviewing and auditing the health and safety management system at an extractive site.
NZQA 7144: Reviewing plans and recommending changes for ongoing operations at an extractive site. People credited with this unit standard are able to:
- Identifying and reviewing relevant documentation for safe and effective operation of plant and equipment at an extractive site
- Reviewing operational objectives, documents, and plans.
- Recommending changes proposed as a result of the review
NZQA 8899: Maintaining and operating stockpiles and tip heads at extractive sites. People credited with this unit standard are able to:
- Demonstrating knowledge of hazards and controlling associated with stockpiling and tip heads at extractive sites
- Recommending and following modifications for a stockpiling and tip head management plan at an extractive site
NZQA 15663: Demonstrating knowledge of the geotechnical requirements for ground stability at surface extraction sites. People credited with this unit standard are able to:
- Demonstrating knowledge of strength characteristics of soil and rock at surface extraction sites
- Evaluating the geotechnical requirements of surface extraction sites
NZQA 21151: Demonstrating knowledge of planning rehabilitation operations for an extractive site. People credited with this unit standard are able to:
- Demonstrating knowledge of planning rehabilitation operations for an extractive site
- Describing the process of scheduling extractive operations and rehabilitation to comply with the approved site plan
- Demonstrating knowledge of how to ensure rehabilitation work meets the extractive site operation and closure requirements set out in the relevant approvals
Pre-requisite for A Grade Quarry Manager Training: Studying towards or completed B Grade Quarry Manager qualification.
The A Grade Quarry Manager training is developed around 9 units x 2/3 day block courses, approximately 6 weeks apart, there is pre-work for each block course and the unit standard(s) is completed during the block course.
Trainees are supported outside the block course by experienced trainers.
- ACT Safety Ltd. is working in conjunction with MITO Industry Training Organisation
- Funding for A Grade Quarry Manager Training may be available to Individuals meeting certain criteria.
- Block courses are delivered throughout the country