Extractive Industries Safe Working Practices (Micro-credential)
Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Subject area
Mining and Resources Engineering
Qualification
Duration
3 Weeks
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
To provide the extractives industry in New Zealand with a recognised training programme that gives an understanding of the general safety practices for workers, and how to undertake a job safety analysis in the extractives industry.
This micro-credential is for extractive industry employees, particularly those wishing to be appointed to a safety-critical role under the Health and Safety at Work (Mining Operations and Quarrying Operations) Regulations 2016. All learners must be in employment in the Extractives industry.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
"All applicants for this work-based learning programme must be at least 16 years of age; and employed in the extractives industry in a position where that role enables evidence gathering for the assessment tasks as detailed in the programme. Akonga are required to have the support of their employer and the workplace must meet approved training capacity requirements. This micro-credential is designed to be delivered in the workplace. For learners/akonga safety, health, and well-being, and to ensure a valuable experience during the delivery of this micro-credential a workplace training or equivalent must be agreed between the learner, the provider, and the employer."
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
3 Weeks
Tuition Fees
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
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National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 86 22 84
Phone: 0800 86 22 84
Email: greg.durkin@bcito.org.nz
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