AIQEF

Supporting Education

The Australian Institute of Quarrying Education Foundation (AIQEF) has been investing in the future of our sector since 1982, providing grants and support for training, education and career development across the extractive sector.  The AIQEF has made grants totalling approximately $3.5 million to support the quarrying sector's most precious resource - its people.

 AIQEF History  

 

What We Support

Training & Development

  • Sector training programs
  • Health and safety education
  • Professional development initiatives
  • Competency-based training

Career Support

  • Annual Alec Northover Award
  • Scholarships and grants
  • Training resources and materials
  • Speaker engagement programs

Sector Excellence

  • Supporting continuous improvement in sector education
  • Developing skilled operators, supervisors and managers
  • Advancing safety and environmental standards