Introduction to Quarrying

Introduction  This PDP has been designed to provide participants with an introduction to the quarrying industry, including the development approvals, quarrying processes, products, and people and positions.

Duration The program is delivered over 1 day

Potential Participants  
  • New employees or managers in the industry
  • Sales staff
  • Quarry support roles
  • Technical staff

CPD Points 7 points

Topics Covered

Provide an Introduction to Quarrying, covering:

  • What is a quarry, types of quarries, and where are the products used?
  • Quarrying history.
  • Consumption of quarry products.

The Development & Approvals process, covering: 

  • Basic regulatory framework and permitting processes.
  • Community influences.

Outline the Quarrying processes used at most sites:

  • Identify the processes.
  • What equipment is used in each process?
  • Describe fixed and mobile plant.

Describe the various products manufactured from a quarry and their typical applications.

Outline the people and positions at a typical quarry, covering qualifications required, organisation, and site management.