Mine management
Level 6 · DegreeEngineering and manufacturing 4 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
Mine management professionals plan, manage, and oversee mining operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant extraction of minerals. This Level 6 apprenticeship suits experienced mining personnel moving into management roles in quarrying, underground mining, or surface extraction. Graduates hold responsibility for teams, regulatory compliance, and production planning.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Mine planning, scheduling, and production management
Mining legislation, regulations, and duty-holder responsibilities
Geotechnical principles and ground stability assessment
Financial management and cost control in mining operations
Environmental management and mine closure planning
Leadership, risk management, and incident investigation
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Plan and oversee day-to-day extraction and blasting operations
Ensure compliance with mining regulations and site permits
Manage teams of mining operatives and contractors
Monitor geotechnical data and respond to stability risks
Prepare production reports and budgets for senior management
Lead safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 6 (Degree) - roughly Bachelor’s-degree level. Usually needs A-levels or a Level 3 qualification (employers set UCAS-point targets). You earn a full degree while you work - with no tuition fees to pay.
What’s next: Leads into professional roles, sometimes with a Level 7 (Master’s) apprenticeship after.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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