Mine Technical Solutions
Empower. Motivate. Cultivate
Empowering mining and petroleum professionals to reach their full potential through customised skills development and consulting services, bridging the gap between people, process, and technology.
THE IQUIP DIFFERENCE !
Assessing the Workforce-
Assessing Technical Skills and Competencies based on Mining Companies’ Compliance and Regulatory Requirements. Identify current skills, highlight any shortfalls, outline training needs and classify any earmarked candidates for professional career development.
Standard Courses with Industry Experts
Trainings are aligned with the Mine Value Chain with focus on data interpretation, theory classes, practical lessons, software applications, and best practices. Includes Post-assessment and feedback report.
Bespoke Skills Development Framework
We believe it is paramount to have a systematic and integrated approach to developing a complete Skills Development Framework, which relates directly to strategic goals and business improvement initiatives. A long-term, multi-faceted project of training courses and up skilling programs from technician to experts and management.
Custom Courses with Industry Experts
Trainings are aligned with the client’s Mine Value Chain with focus on data collection, interpretation, theory classes, practical lessons, software applications, company standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and best practices. Includes Post-assessment feedback report.
About Us
Effective skills transfer is vital
Responsible companies place emphasis on individual advancement into substantive positions for increased retainment within Technical and Operational disciplines.IQuip is a provider of Professional Skills Development,and Business Improvementand Technical Consulting Services to the international mining and petroleum (Oil and Gas) industries. We pride ourselves on bridging the gap between people, process and technology aligned to client business strategies and objectives, by providing custom-fit, value-add, and end-to-end solutions.
Companies that work with us
“The feedback reporting is of high quality and of particular importance for the development of individuals in the team. Their professionalism and attention to detail ensured Endeavour Mining develop its trainees to an appropriate level, in line with management objectives. I would recommend IQuip’s services to the overall mining community. I wish to thank Justin Breedt (MD) and his team for the quality of training conducted. I am very pleased with the results and I am looking forward to have IQuip back at our Mine. I will share the final outcome of the training sessions with the Endeavour group to enable all other mines to have the benefit of such quality training for our team.”
“The Geological and Geotechnical Training Framework (GTF) includes course summary, content and guidelines relating to Exploration, Grade Control, Reconciliation, Resource Evaluation and Geotechnical Engineering. Training is aligned to AGA’s Mine Value Chain with focus on data collection, interpretation, company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and best practices. The GTF is categorized according to training levels for Technicians, Supervisors, Senior Specialists and Managers throughout AGA’s Mine Technical Disciplines.” Their knowledge and attention to detail has ensured that the company develop its human resources to the desired level, year-on-year, and in line with corporate objectives. I would recommend services such as consulting, training and assessments, etc. related to the Mine Planning Cycle.”
“The training was well received by Barricks’s Mining Manager, both him and I attended the training. General feedback from senior Barrick members was that the course was well worth it and “added value.” Additional feedback from the other trainees included:
- "One of the best course ever seen on Drilling and blast subject."
- "This course is one of the best course I had in my domain. This pushes me to move to higher responsibility. I recommend this course to all Mine Engineers."
- "One of the best course on Open Pit Mine Design and Optimisation & Contracts!"
- “I am extremely pleased that the team got so much value out of the training!”
- “The practical aspects of the course included multiple visits to the pits, to review practical considerations to our operating practices. This sparked group discussions in dealing with real-mine issues through applying theoretical learnings of the course.
“The course was well received with trainees scoring an 82% average. Feedback on trainer’s proficiency: “He is a good trainer”, “trainer is excellent and knowledgeable.”, “an excellent trainer who always answers our relevant questions”, “Trainer is good” and “The trainer is really competent for this course”
Collaborative
Our Professional Skills Development business model focuses on an enhanced blended training approach through a combination of distance learning, self-paced learning, classroom learning with practical application and exercises,assessments and online discussions. Training and Assessments are aligned with our client’s Value Chain with focus on data collection, interpretation, theory, practical, software applications, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and best practices.
Social Responsibility
The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within our Professional Skills Development Framework contribute to social transformation and upliftment and economic growth of the mining and petroleum sectors. Our servicesare intended to promote general skills, increase knowledge, and drive accountability of the Technical and Operational teams
Assessments
Detailed feedback reports combine independent and unbiased post-assessment results into a Skills Matrix, and suggests individual plans for career development. The framework also helps define Operating Procedures, Accountability Structure and Training Programs.
Certification
IQuip provides Certificates for each of its courses and AusIMM, CIM, AIME and SACNASP registrars earn PD / CPD points
Why Choose Us
Bridging the Gap
I am passionate about the gap between people, process and technology by providing custom-fit and commercially viable end to end solutions. I work best with decision makers and corporate influencers both internally and in large mining companies to achieve operational improvement and service excellence.
Justin Breedt
Managing Director
Mining & Petroleum Engineer
Our Services
Courses & Consulting
Mining Engineering & Production
“All creation is a mine, and every man is a miner” Abraham Lincoln
Consulting
"The role of a trainer or consultant is to empower the customer, not to make himself indispensable" Bertrand Meyer