How to become
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 in:
- 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 when looking for work after your studies.
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 could apply for a place on a Minerals Product Technician Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship. With experience and further training, you could become a quarry engineer.
You could also apply to do a Geoscientist Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship, before specialising in quarry engineering.
These apprenticeships can take between 3 and 5 years to complete and combine on-the-job training with off-site study.
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 learn more about careers in the quarrying industry from Minerals Matter and The Institute of Quarrying.