SPA MPQC Mineral Products (Quarry) – Core Day

Designed for those in the mineral and extraction industry, this one-day course details how to apply good practice through the contractor supply chain, and enhance your own safety awareness. The course is classroom-based, and covers areas including health and safety, safe management of quarries, safe use of cranes and equipment, and tips on working excavations, confined spaces and heights.

Description

Overview

This one-day classroom-based course looks at health and safety group practice within the mineral and extraction industry and throughout the supply chain and is ideal for any professionals working within the industry who are seeking a better understanding of health and safety issues.

Aims and Objectives

This course aims to provide professionals working within the mineral and extraction industry with clear and certifiable knowledge of health and safety issues throughout the industry.

Duration

This is a one-day course.

Prerequisites

Please note that each delegate is required to bring with them the following: National Insurance Number, date of birth, Driving Licence or Passport, and current MPQC Day 1 Core card if applicable.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for any professionals within the mineral and extraction industry, who wish to gain certification in health and safety issues.

Content

The course program structured as follows:

Health and Safety
How to Safely Manage Quarries
Safe Working Cravings and Heavy Lifting Equipment
Safe Working Excavations and Confined Spaces
Working at Heights

Course Benefits

This course offers all the relevant knowledge of health and safety required for working within the mineral and extraction industry. Successful candidates will qualify for the MPQC Safety Passport, a nationally recognised qualification.

Certification

Upon completion, candidates will receive the MPQC Safety Passport, valid for three years.

Prerequisites

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. However, learners are expected to have a good understanding of both spoken and written English.

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