National Certificate in Scrap Metal Recycling (Operations)

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

The compulsory section recognises the skills and knowledge required to work safely in the scrap metal industry.

The qualification structure acknowledges the diversity of scrap metal companies and the nature of the work they undertake. To reflect this, the qualification includes elective sections from which people can select skills and knowledge relevant to a specific workplace.

This qualification builds on the National Certificate in Scrap Metal Recycling (Introductory Skills) [Ref: 1284] and leads to the National Certificate in Scrap Metal Recycling (Nonferrous Purchasing) (Level 5) [Ref: 1286].

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!