RockUp®

RockUp offers secondary school students the chance to earn a micro-credential that is approved by NZQA, credits towards NCEA, and a great introduction to the surface mining and quarrying industry.

Course low-down

Level: Level 3
Duration: 5 months
Fee: $200*

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Qualification

RockUp - Surface Mining and Quarrying (Micro-credential)

Eligibility

Secondary school students

Students will learn to

Learn the basic skills and knowledge you need to work on a surface extraction site
Follow safe working practices at an extractive site to help keep yourself and others safe

Credits

9 credits

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Get qualified with MITO

Supported by MITO, in partnership with secondary schools and local businesses, RockUp® has both eLearning and practical workplace learning. Completed unit standards can be used towards the next step in the MITO traineeship in the surface mining and quarrying industry.

Programme outline

Upon completion students will achieve the RockUp - Surface Mining and Quarrying Micro-credential. The micro-credential has been approved by NZQA and will be listed on the student's NZQA Record of Achievement.

Training fee

The fee for RockUp is $200+GST per student, per year. This covers the eLearning theory and practical assessment (managed by MITO) along with the support the school and students receive from sign-up to completion.

More information

If you want your students to gain a micro-credential in the surface mining and quarrying industry, credits towards NCEA and receive practical, hands-on experience that will look great on their CV, call MITO’s Vocational Careers Advisor on 0800 88 21 21 or complete the enrolment form to get the process underway.

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Quick look questions

How does the student access eLearning?

The student must have a unique email address and access to an internet-enabled computer, tablet or mobile phone. After enrolment, the student will receive an email with their log-in details to MITO’s learning management system.

Can you help with the work placement?

Yes, we can help identify a surface mining and quarrying site near your school.

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