About IOQ (HK)
THE Institute of Quarrying is the international
professional body for the quarrying, construction materials and the
related extractive and processing industries, with 6,000 members in some
50 countries of the world. Membership is open to individuals, rather than
companies, and the Institute's long-term objective is to promote
progressive performance through the medium of education and training at
supervisory and management level.
The Institute believes education and
training is a life-long opportunity which should be viewed in the
broadest terms, starting with initial qualifications gained at college,
university or through distance learning programs. This is followed by
continuing professional development through attendance at conferences,
seminars, training courses, competence assessment schemes, workshops,
technical meetings, site visits and the updating of knowledge by reading
the Institute's journals, technical and management papers and textbooks.
By utilizing these resources, members
not only have a means of establishing successful careers in a major
industry which supplies society with some of its most basic needs, but
also have the opportunity to be part of a growing network of
professionals around the world committed to the advancement and sharing
of knowledge.
The promotion of high standards of health
and safety, together with a progressive attitude towards environmental
and social responsibility, also rank prominently in the Institute's order
of priorities. This manifests itself through the encouragement of best
practice in both quarrying operations and community relations, so that
the members can be efficient producers, responsible stewards of the
environment and 'good neighbours' in the areas where they work.
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