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New zealand Certificate in Mining and quarrying
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Level

Duration

Training Fee
Drilling Mining and Quarrying Level 2

Drilling Mining and Quarrying Duration

Drilling Mining and Quarrying Cost

2

7 Months

$1,189 excluding GST

 

get qualified with mito
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The New Zealand Certificate in Mining and Quarrying (Level 2) is perfect for those entering the industry for the first time.

MITO will provide distance learning and assessment resources to support learners through the programme, and arrange off job training courses for health and safety, first aid, and fire safety unit standards.

PROGRAMME OUTLINE
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This 40 credit qualification involves on and off-job training, providing graduates with the skills and knowledge to:

  • Understand how health and safety is applied in the mining and/or quarrying industry
  • Be able to competently undertake safety-related tasks, under supervision
  • Demonstrate a foundation understanding and ability to safely complete entry-level tasks related to mining and/or quarrying operations and processes, under supervision
  • Communicate orally and in writing at a foundation level within their workplace to contribute to team performance.

OTHER PROGRAMMES
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MITO also offers the following National Certificates:

  • The New Zealand Certificate in Mining and Quarrying (First-Line Supervision) - Surface (Level 4)
  • The National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Mining Administration Surface Extraction B Grade) (Level 5)
  • The National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Mining Administration Surface Extraction A Grade) (Level 5)
  • The National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Mining Administration B Grade Tunnel Manager) (Level 5). This programme is eligible for for two years' free industry training. Click here for details.
  • The National Certificate in Extractive Industries (Mining Administration A Grade Tunnel Manager) (Level 6)

TRAINING FEE
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The training fee will be $1,189 (excluding GST). Note this is an annual fee and is non-refundable. 

MORE INFORMATION
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Download the Mining and Quarrying brochure PDF - 173 KB

Mining and Quarrying 2025 schedule

TUTORIAL COURSE NAME - Cohort 18 (2025) DATE
Intro Introduction to the New Zealand Certificate in Extractives Tutorial 13/02/2025
1 Workplace Health and Safety and Hazard Management Tutorial 27/02/2025
2 Job Safety Analysis Tutorial 13/03/2025
3 Safe Working Practices At An Extractive Site Tutorial 27/03/2025
4 Conduct Machine and Equipment Safety Checks and Isolation Procedures Tutorial 10/04/2025
5 Maintain Working Surfaces Tutorial 1/05/2025
6 Cleaning and Maintenance Tutorial 15/05/2025
7 Basic Skills and Knowledge in Surface Extraction Tutorial 29/05/2025

SIGN ME UP!
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If you’re employed in the mining and quarrying industry and your employer is keen to support you, contact MITO.

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