National Certificate in Scrap Metal Recycling - Operations

Level 3 Credits 55

This national certificate recognises the skills and knowledge of people working in the scrap metal industry.

This qualification builds on the National Certificate in Scrap Metal Recycling - Introductory Skills (Level 2) and leads to the National Certificate in Scrap Metal Recycling - Nonferrous Purchasing (Level 5).

It is recommended that people entering programmes leading to the award of this qualification possess the skills and knowledge of an introductory scrap metal recycling worker. This might be evidenced by award of the National Certificate in Scrap Metal Recycling - Introductory Skills (Level 2) or the demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skills.

COMPULSORY:  15 Credits

Unit Standard	Description	Level	Credit
22648	Demonstrate knowledge of health, safety, and environmental protection for scrap metal recycling	4	15

ELECTIVE: A minimum of 35 credits of which a minimum of 25 credits at Level 3 or above is required from the following sets:

Set A: A minimum of 15 credits;

Unit Standard	Description	Level	Credit
22651	Process scrap metal using gas cutting equipment	3	5
22652	Sort material at a fragmentiser sorting station	3	4
22653	Operate a static baler for recycling scrap metal	3	4
22654	Stockpile commodities at a scrap metal recycling yard	2	5
22657	Prepare to fill, and fill, an export container with scrap metal at a scrap metal yard	3	3
22658	Uplift and discharge scrap metal	4	10
22659	Prepare end-of-life motor vehicles for scrap metal recycling	2	3
26660	Process whiteware for scrap metal recycling	2	4
22661	Control a fragmentiser for scrap metal recycling	5	10
22662	Operate a grab at a scrap metal recycling yard	3	5
22663	Operate a lifting magnet at a scrap metal recycling yard	3	5
22664	Operate mobile shears for scrap metal recycling	3	15
22665	Operate a static shear for scrap metal recycling	3	4
22666	Operate an eddy current separator for scrap metal recycling	3	6
22667	Operate a cable stripper for scrap metal recycling	3	4
22668	Flatten end-of-life motor vehicles for scrap metal recycling	3	3
22669	Bale end-of-life motor vehicles and whiteware for scrap metal recycling	3	4
22670	Operate a granulator for processing scrap copper	3	4

 

Set B: A minimum of 5 credits;

Unit Standard	Description	Level	Credit
1277	Communicate information in a specified workplace	2	3
1753	Load and unload a goods service vehicle	2	4
3483	Fill in a form	1	2
3800	Operate a pendant controlled overhead crane and lift and place regular loads	2	10
6400	Manage first aid in emergency situations	3	2
6401	Provide first aid	2	1
6402	Provide resuscitation level 2	1	1
7108	Deliver on-job training to adults	4	8
10851	Operate a powered industrial lift truck fitted with forks (forklift)	3	7
15158	Carry out pre-drive vehicle checks on a heavy motor vehicle, start it up, and shut it down	2	4
15164	Demonstrate knowledge of driving hours law and complete driver logbook	2	2
16701	Demonstrate knowledge and skills for driving on a road for endorsement W (wheels)	3	3
16703	Demonstrate knowledge and skills for driving on a road for endorsement T (tracks)	3	3
17373	Demonstrate knowledge of heavy motor vehicle systems and components	2	3
17574	Operate a motor vehicle to meet the requirements for a full Class 2 driver licence	3	7
17575	Operate a combination vehicle to meet the requirements for a full Class 3 driver licence	3	7
17576	Operate a rigid vehicle to meet the requirements for a full Class 4 driver licence	3	7
17577	Operate a combination vehicle to meet the requirements for a full Class 5 driver licence	4	8
17972	Demonstrate knowledge of heavy rigid vehicle dynamics and handling for safe driving	3	3
18079	Demonstrate knowledge of heavy combination vehicle dynamics and handling for safe driving	3	4
18496	Demonstrate knowledge and skills for driving a forklift on a road for endorsement F (forklifts)	3	2

Set C: A minimum of 5 credits from anywhere on the DAS.