Mineral Processing Weighbridge Operator
Managing the safe movement of goods vehicles in places like quarries and cement plants.
Summary of this apprenticeship standard
- Level
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2 (equivalent to GCSEs at grades A* to C)
- Typical length
- 12 months
- Current funding band
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Up to £6,000 per apprentice.
More information about funding - Entry requirements
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Set by employer.
- What apprentices will learn
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- how to operate weighbridge equipment
- hazard prevention and reporting
- checking vehicles have been loaded properly
- rules and regulations for goods vehicle drivers
- assessing if locations are suitable for deliveries
- Qualifications
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Apprentices will take a level 3 weighbridge operations diploma. Before taking their end-point assessment, apprentices must have:
- achieved level 1 English and maths (equivalent to GCSE grades 3 to 1 or D to G)
- taken level 2 English and maths (equivalent to GCSE grades 9 to 4 or A* to C)
- Professional registration
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None specified.
- How apprentices are assessed
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A government-approved organisation must assess apprentices towards the end of their apprenticeship.
This end-point assessment ensures apprentices achieve the skills, training and any qualifications necessary to complete their apprenticeship.
You can download the assessment plan from the Institute for Apprenticeships. There are no end-point assessment organisations for this apprenticeship yet. Please email apprentice.assessment@education.gov.uk if you urgently need an end-point assessment organisation. - More Information
The Institute for Apprenticeships has more detailed information about this apprenticeship.