Apprentice standard for Metal Recycling General Operative now available
The Metal Recycling General Operative (MRGO) at Level 2 was approved for delivery in August 2018. This is one of a range of new Apprenticeship Standards which are being introduced as the old- style apprenticeship frameworks are gradually phased out in England. These new apprenticeships are based on developed standards by employers and key stakeholders, and now include a graded end-point assessment. An independent organisation must be involved in the end-point assessment of each apprentice so all apprentices following the same standard are assessed consistently. Only organisations on the register of end-point assessment organisations are eligible to conduct independent end- point assessment of apprentices. The typical length of a MRGO is 12-18 months and the current funding band is up to £9,000 per apprentice. Content: • How to identify diff erent metal types; • Risk assessment and how to handle and store materials correctly;
• Safe operation of machinery and equipment;
• Building relationships with colleagues and customers.
Options: • End-of-life vehicles; • Weighbridge operative; • Material handler (specialist equipment) operative;
• Material classifi cation operative; • WEEE waste electrical and electronic equipment operative.
Entry requirements include individual employers setting selection criteria and to specify the entry requirements applicable to the area of work. Regarding qualifications, apprentices must have achieved level 1 English and Maths (equivalent to GCSE grades 3 to 1 or D to G) before taking their end- point assessment. Who is it for?
This qualifi cation is designed for operatives working for companies of all sizes – large multi-nationals to SMEs to
family-run independents. The job roles can include a wide range of diff erent tasks and responsibilities both outside on the yard and in an offi ce-like environment. What will they do?
MRGOs will identify diff erent metals, sort and separate them into grades and understand the commercial impact grading has on the organisation. Other tasks could involve processing end-of- life vehicles (ELV), waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE) and large domestic appliances (LDA). The MRGO will develop knowledge and appreciation of a wide range of processes, site administration, risk assessment as well as legislation relating to metal recycling with safety forming a key element of the MRGO’s role. What does the qualifi cation cover?
A core knowledge and understanding of the MRGO role should be present and how it fi ts into the business, industry and the commercial implications of day-to-day business actions. Also key is an understanding of the environmental policy and procedures, such as, Fire Prevention Plan, Environmental Action Plan, Monitoring, current legislation, regulations, and codes of practice, for example, Scrap Metal Dealers Act (SMDA). In addition to this, businesses must always be aware of handling and care of applicable industry-specific fixed and mobile plant and machinery. MRGO’s core skills and behaviours
A MRGO should have the ability to identify H&S environmental issues and respond accordingly; they should have the ability to identify metal grades, authorised/ unauthorised wastes, hazardous/non- hazardous waste, their quality validation and commercial viability. • Key functional areas such as ELV, weighbridge operation, banksman systems, and an understanding of customers, visitors and colleagues.
• Safe loading and unloading, e.g. shipping containers and heavy good vehicles.
Ability to identify, sort and store
materials in line with operating procedures, risk assessment and legislation, for example, 1992 Manual Handling Regulations. Other key aspects include the ability to safely operate and maintain machinery and equipment; provide eff ective communication with colleagues, customers and site visitors; and lead a team that can successfully load/unload diff erent types of transport in a safe manner. Consistently demonstrate integrity and behaviour that adheres to safety procedures and safe-working practices and maintain a respect for the working environment, customers, plant and machinery. Behave in a collaborative manner and respond proactively to changes whilst remaining fl exible and adaptable to the needs of the business. But wait, there’s more…
The Level 2 Waste Resources Operative Apprenticeship Standard has now been approved subject to minor amendments. A tariff of £6000 has been agreed. WAMITAB aim to be an End Point Assessment Organisation for this standard subject to a successful submission. For further information please contact:
karen.slade@
wamitab.org.uk
Funding for apprenticeships in England
The Apprenticeship Levy was introduced in April 2017 and requires all UK employers pay a £3m bill to make a 0.5% contribution through their PAYE. In England apprenticeships are an all-age, all-sector, all-level programme with the government providing a 10% top-up on the levy paid by employers, which is then made available through a digital account to fund apprenticeship delivery. For businesses too small to pay the levy, apprenticeships are funded with 10% from the employer and 90% from the government.
WAMITAB will be off ering end-point assessment services and further information will be available shortly on the website:
wamitab.org.uk
CHRIS JAMES CEO at WAMITAB, has over 30 years’ experience in vocational education as a Principal Lecturer, Chief Examiner, External Verifi er and Moderator with high profi le education and awarding organisations.
WAMITAB provides an end-to-end solution - from operative to management level qualifi cations in resource management and recycling, cleaning, street cleansing, facilities management and parking.
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