National Certificate in Scrap Metal Recycling (Nonferrous Purchasing) (Level 5)

This national certificate recognises the specialist skills and knowledge of experienced purchasers working in the scrap metal industry.

The compulsory section recognises the skills and knowledge required to work safely, legally, and knowledgably as a scrap metal grader and buyer.

The qualification includes elective sections to recognise skills and knowledge that are complementary to the role of an experienced scrap metal purchaser.

This qualification builds on the National Certificate in Scrap Metal Recycling (Operations) [Ref: 1285].

MITO is part of Te Pūkenga Work Based Learning, a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.

We facilitate training for the automotive, commercial road transport, extractives, gas, and logistics industries. We work with learners, their employers and training providers, to ensure people get the best possible opportunities to learn and advance their career, while developing a skilled workforce for the industries we serve.

To enrol in a MITO training programme you must be employed in one of the industries that MITO supports and your employer must be able to support your training, as you will complete your qualification on-the-job. This means you will be learning and earning!