This apprenticeship has been retired
Acting as the hub for the operational site, controlling vehicle movements, contractors, authorised personal and members of the public.
A mineral processing weighbridge operator can act as the hub for the operational site, controlling vehicle movements, contractors, authorised personal and members of the public. Anyone reporting to the weighbridge operator must be able to demonstrate their competence to access and work on this site and has to be inducted to the site specific health and safety policies and procedures. The operator must know the specific regulations that apply to their operation, for example a quarry, cement plant or bulk powders plant and be able to stop work should they identify a breach. Other duties may include controlling the logistics and transport fleet of LGV vehicles to deliver the various product to customers within the time restrictions and shelf life of product. This may involve arranging transport to fulfil the order schedule, liaising with customers, members of staff and hauliers on a daily basis, weighing vehicles into the site via the weighbridge and directing them to the correct locations on site, weighing and inspecting vehicles that have been loaded to ensure they are correctly loaded and/or secured and fit for the public roads. Coordinating with members of staff in the company to ensure the smooth running of the site and timely delivery of products. Deal with people at all levels both on the phone and face to face providing excellent customer service to all. Geographical awareness as well as knowledge of LGV operator rules and regulations. The role may involve stock control and reporting. Some sites operate 24/7 so shift and night working may be required.
Individual employers will set entry requirements for this apprenticeship.
Some sub sectors that use this standard |
Extractive operations, construction products, quarrying, cement, mining, waste operations, precast & prestressed concrete, dimension stone, delving, recycling |
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Duration |
Typically a minimum of 12 Months |
KNOWLEDGE |
What is required, An understanding of: |
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Operations |
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Health and safety |
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Sustainability |
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Effective communications |
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Product knowledge |
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Geography |
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Transport |
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SKILLS |
What is required, An ability to: |
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Operations |
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Sustainability |
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Planning and organising Work |
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Communications |
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Products |
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I.T. |
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People |
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BEHAVIOURS |
What is required |
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Professional judgement |
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Commitment to code of ethics |
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Continuing professional development (CPD) |
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Commitment to equality & diversity |
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Customer service |
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Accepting responsibility |
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Health, safety & environment |
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Innovation |
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MPQC Level 3 Diploma in Weighbridge Operations must be achieved to meet regulatory requirements within the sector.
Any apprentices without level 1 English and maths must complete this level and take the test for level 2 English and maths before taking the end point assessment, this can be completed during the apprenticeship and does not have to be completed prior to entry. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement the apprenticeships English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3 and British Sign Language qualification are an alternative to English qualifications for whom this is their primary language.
This apprenticeship standard should be reviewed three years after approval.
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Version | Change detail | Earliest start date | Latest start date |
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1.0 | Retired | 08/08/2018 | 10/11/2023 |