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OSH Safety Auditing Course
Now available via Training Associates Ltd This course will cover all of the elements required for CPD, (Safety & Operating Systems; Legislation; Leadership and Emergency Management). Candidates will achieve 24 Hrs of CPD as a result of successfully completing this...
2017 MITO SCHOLARSHIP now available
Applications are now open for MITO’s 2017 scholarship programme. Each year, MITO supports people working in our industry to further their careers. In 2017 up to 43 scholarships are available, totalling up to $50,000 in value. The scholarship categories for 2017 are:...
Webinars Oct-Dec 2016
The following webinars are now available: Morning sessions commence at 12noon NZST Afternoon sessions commence at 6pm NZST October 3rd: GEOLOGY AND GEOLOGICAL PROCESSES Information Geology and Geological Processes AM - Geology and Geological Processes am session...
Bruce Taylor receives IOQNZ Award
Bruce has been a wonderful contributor to the quarrying community. Not only is he a mentor for fellow Fulton Hogan staff throughout the country, championing the health and safety agenda, he has been a member of the Institute of Quarrying for many years. Never shy of...
Road Metals – a lesson in excellence
The 2016 QuarryNZ Conference [Blenheim] was good for Road Metals. Their team have set the bar very high, demonstrating excellence at many levels: Winstone Aggregates Safety Award: SCE-Rocktec Innovation Award: Niemac Award - Don Parker for outstanding innovation at...
2016 – Sponsors Award
It's always hard choosing he sponsor's award at each year's conference. With over 70 internal and 12 external displays the delegates had every opportunity to pick up tid bits of information for the duration of the event. Viking demonstrated their Jim Way belt...
2016 RD Hassed Award
Shayne Elliott has been a very active member for the IOQ (Auckland Branch) over the past few years, taking a key role in organising local functions for our members. The RD Hassed Memorial Award was a great way to recognise his contribution.
Safe & Efficient Blasting Course
Orica New Zealand Ltd are once again seeking Expressions of Interest for its next Safe and Efficient Blasting Course (SEB) which is proposed to be held in Paeroa on the 8th-10th November. This is internationally recognised training and previous attendees will attest...
CoC Renewal Applications – reminder
Certificate of Competence (CoC) holders in the extractives industry are required to renew their CoC by 1 January 2017. The New Zealand Mining Board of Examiners has advised applications should be submitted by Friday 11 November 2016 so they can be processed and...
IQ Photo Competition
The Institute of Quarrying turns 100 years in 2017 The IQUK have a number of celebrations planned, including a commemorative calendar Points of interest: The calendar is being created in celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the IOQ next year. The photo...
WorkSafe BoE Newsletter July 2016
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Board of Examiners- 5 nominations sought
WorkSafe New Zealand is seeking nominations for up to five members of the New Zealand Mining Board of Examiners (the Board). Interested persons should also complete the WorkSafe Fit and Proper Person Form Deadline: 5pm, Friday 26 August 2016 More details . . . For any...
Webinars – Sept 2016
Here are some great opportunities to supplement your learning and brush up on vital aspects of quarry management. More CPD too ! Each webinar = 1 hour CPD The following webinars are now available: Morning sessions commence at 12noon NZST Afternoon sessions commence at...
Electrical Awareness – Auckland and Christchurch
The following ELECTRICAL AWARENESS COURSES are available Electrical Awareness for Quarry Managers and Supervisors - Auckland - 6 Sep 2016. Venue:-Stevenson's Drury Quarry, 539 Fitzgerald Road, Drury Electrical Awareness for Quarry Managers and Supervisors -...
Risk management processes (G2) Course
This Unit of Competency covers the skills and knowledge required to implement and apply work health and safety (WHS) risk management processes within an established system for an extractives site/area. This unit is equivalent to and meets the requirements of Unit...
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