How to become a quarry engineer
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
University
You can become a quarry or mining engineer by completing a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree. You can choose from a subject like:
- minerals engineering
- mining engineering
- geophysics
- geology
- Earth sciences
- civil engineering
Courses that give you the opportunity to gain work experience through internships, placements or a year in industry may give you an advantage.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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Apprenticeship
You may be able to gain some of the skills and knowledge relevant to this role through a higher apprenticeship as a minerals product technician. With experience and further training, you could then become a quarry engineer.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
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Professional and industry bodies
You can join The Institute of Quarrying to help with your professional development.
Further information
You can find out more about working in quarrying from Careers in Quarrying and The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.