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Quarry Skills Certification Scheme

The Quarries Skills Certification Scheme (QSCS) provides for the training, assessment, certification and registration of non-craft operatives within the Quarrying sector. QSCS is covered under Schedule 1 of the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (Quarries) Regulations 2008.

The Aims and Benefits of the QSCS are to provide opportunities for participants to become competent, confident and committed in applying the skills, knowledge and attitude that are associated with their occupations in Quarrying.

A list of Frequently Asked Questions is available here.

If you meet the requirements to become a FÁS Approved Trainer/Assessor for QSCS as outlined below please Contact the National Register of Trainers (nrt@fas.ie )

For further information about the QSCS, please contact FÁS QSCS Operations qscsops@fas.ie or +353 (0)1 607 0500

QSCS – Quarry Operations for Experienced Workers October 2008
TRAINER / INSTRUCTOR / WORKPLACE SUPERVISOR / ASSESSOR PROFILES
EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES	QSCS Plant: Front End Loader Site Dumper Slinging/Signalling 180^o Excavator Telescopic Handler 360^o Excavator Tractor/Dozer Rigid Dumper Mobile Crane Crawler Crane Articulated Dumper Mini Digger	QSCS Explosives Supervisor	QSCS Shotfirer
General Education The certificates, diplomas, degrees required and the appropriate level of attainment	Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent.	Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent.	Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent.
Technical Education and Training The certificates, diplomas, degrees required and the appropriate level of attainment	Appropriate technical / professional education or training as required. Must have NUI Train the Trainer qualification or equivalent and complete FÁS approved assessor/verifier course. Safety Awareness training	Appropriate technical / professional education or training as required. Trainers must have: A recognised Shotfiring Qualification NUI Train the Trainer qualification or equivalent. FÁS approved assessor/verifier course. Safety Awareness training.	Appropriate technical / professional education or training as required. Recognised Shotfiring Qualification Must have NUI Train the Trainer qualification or equivalent and complete FÁS approved assessor/verifier course Safety Awareness training
Technical Competence The skills and knowledge required in relation to the subject in which the Instructor is to provide training	Competent to instruct and demonstrate the principles of a SPECIFIC quarry plant item or Slinging/Signalling.	Competent to instruct and demonstrate the duties of an Explosives Quarry Supervisor.	Competent to instruct and demonstrate the principles of Quarry Shotfiring.
Pedagogical Competence The skills and knowledge required in the science and principles of instructing/training	Ability to assess the learner’s progress in training. Ability to assess their effectiveness in passing on skills and knowledge to the learner. An understanding of human learning and the ability to apply the principles of effective learning.	Ability to assess the learner’s progress in training. Ability to assess their effectiveness in passing on skills and knowledge to the learner. An understanding of human learning and the ability to apply the principles of effective learning.	Ability to assess the learner’s progress in training. Ability to assess their effectiveness in passing on skills and knowledge to the learner. An understanding of human learning and the ability to apply the principles of effective learning.
Social Skills The skills and knowledge required by the Instructor in order to manage interpersonal relationships within the social group represented by the course participants	Ability to recognise and manage the different forms of interpersonal behaviour. Ability to motivate and manage individuals and groups. Ability to give supportive help to individuals and groups.	Ability to recognise and manage the different forms of interpersonal behaviour. Ability to motivate and manage individuals and groups. Ability to give supportive help to individuals and groups.	Ability to recognise and manage the different forms of interpersonal behaviour. Ability to motivate and manage individuals and groups. Ability to give supportive help to individuals and groups.
Work Experience The relevant practical on-the-job experience gained by the Instructor	At least five years relevant work experience in Construction/Quarries is essential. At least two years experience operating of a SPECIFIC quarry plant item or Slinging/Signalling is essential. Previous teaching/ training experience is desirable.	At least five years Shotfiring work experience in Construction/Quarries is essential. At least one year operating as an Explosives Supervisor in the Quarry Sector is essential. Previous teaching/ training experience is desirable.	At least five years Shotfiring work experience in Construction/Quarries is essential. At least two years experience operating as a Shotfirer in the Quarry Sector is essential. Previous teaching/ training experience is desirable.