Competence has been high on the agenda of the Health & Safety Executive for some time now. The Quarrying Regulations 1999 require competence to be consistently demonstrated and is understood to be key in reducing accidents. The HSE has gone even further, issuing SIM 03/2005/15 outlining in Appendix 1, which S/NVQs were suitable for use within the extractive & minerals processing industries.

Managers in this industriy must demonstrate personal competence and that of their workforce.

NVQs are ideal, as they require candidates to undertake real, competence-based assessments within the workplace, without the need for classroom sessions or exams.

NVQs are highly relevant to the candidate and their daily working environment

NVQs are nationally recognised and based on the national industry standards and best practice

NVQs allow you to PROVE your staff are competent

NVQs are available in most job roles and at 5 levels. We offer a comprehensive range of qualifications - all of which are relevant to the quarrying & mineral extraction industries and are certificated by MPQC Awarding Body & OCR.

In addition Philip Brain associates can also provide bespoke courses, which cover the knowledge requirements for the NVQs in Health, Safety & Environmental Management. These courses provide a solid foundation for those intending to work towards the NVQ.

Philip Brain Associates specialise in the training & assessment of Assessors & Verifiers for the UK quarrying industry and have extensive experience in setting up in-house schemes for companies.