The Higher Apprenticeship framework for Mineral Products Technology at Level 4 has been designed to provide the Extractives, Cement, Concrete, Asphalt, Clay, and Deep Mining Industry sector with high grade technicians, managers and leaders of the industry for the future, combining practical skills with higher education qualifications and facilitate progression to Level 6 qualifications and beyond. Where appropriate it will interface with professional qualifications and recognition providing people with professional and transferable skills recognised across the industry and globally. Higher Apprentices graduating from the programme will, as they gain experience and further qualifications, have the opportunity to fulfill senior roles in management, operations and research within the sector.