Running head: PROGRAM PROPOSAL

Program Proposal: Scrap Metal in Perspective

by

Nickesha Senior

A Paper Presented in Partial Fulfillment

Of the Requirements of

EDID 6504 Programme Evaluation and Course Assessment Methods

Trimester II, 2015-2016

Email: nickesha.seniorwhynn@open.uwi.edu
University: University of the West Indies Open Campus
eTutor & Course Dr. David Subran

Coordinator :

Assignment #: 1

Due date: 19th June, 2015

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Table of Content

Introduction …………………………………………………………………………. 3

Needs to addressed …………………………………………………………………..4

Objectives of the programme ………………………………………………………..5

Target Audience ……………………………………………………………………..6

Programme Outcome ………………………………………………………………..7

References …………………………………………………………………………...8

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Introduction

This programme proposal relates to the Scrap Metal Industry and how a responsible and

sustainable approach can aid in the reduction of vital metals theft in an unnamed community in

the island of Jamaica. In an article by (Caribbean Policy Research Institute, 2012), it was

expressed that the scrap metal industry grew significantly in Jamaica after 2003 due to global

price increases of the commodity in major OECD markets such as the USA and UK. This was at

a time when there was a significant decline in other key local industries such as bauxite, banana

and sugar. Many persons were without jobs and sources of income. The scrap metal industry

provided a much needed economic boost to the Jamaican economy.

Scrap metal includes mixtures of metal castings such as foil, pipes, rejected, discarded

and dilapidated appliances and tools, (Anderson & Larson, 1960). These were initially abundant

in Jamaica and could be found in the fields, on the streets or in junk yards. The main reasons this

industry lead to theft is as a result of such scrap metal becoming limited as well as the poor

infrastructure in the community, (Caribbean Policy Research Institute, 2012). When the

resources started to become limited the love for the ‘quick cash’ saw persons taking items from

their communities that were necessary to the overall function of that community. Therefore this

programme aims to educate the members of the community on the proper procedures in

identifying what is classified as scrap metal and legally collecting these metals. It is the intention

of this programme to aid in the reduction of theft of items such as rails, cables, irrigation pipes

and metal gates in this community.

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Needs to be addressed

The name of the programme is ‘Scrap Metal in Perspective’. This programme will be

used to inform the community members on the proper identification of scrap metal and provide a

detailed list and explanation of items to be avoided when trying to locate these items. The

regulations governing the collection and sale of scrap metal will be discussed as well as the

consequences for not following these regulations. These consequences include fines or

imprisonment, (Hanson, 2012). The community members are ‘on edge’ as items such as their

metal gates go missing and even their animals go astray because their ways of securing the

animals have been taken to be sold as scrap metal. Many farmers are missing their irrigation

pipes and are losing revenue as a result of this. Electrical wires, telephone cables and Cable TV

wires have disappeared overnight costing the government billions of dollars, (Hill, 2014). Many

needed metals on the roads such as the railings placed at dangerous sections those from bridges

and railway lines have also been stolen. This therefore will be an ongoing programme to educate

persons in the community on:

Ways of preventing theft of metal

Gaining a better understanding of the Scrap Metal Regulations

Identifying items classified as scrap metal

Legal collection of proper scrap materials

Avoidance of vandalism of private property to find scrap metal

Sensitizing the community on how theft affects the livelihood of the community

Providing alternatives to the scrap metal industry in the community

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Objectives of the Programme

By the end of this programme participants will be able to:

1. Identify items that can legally be classified as scrap metals

2. Find scrap metals that do not interfere with the everyday processes of the community

3. Explain the significance of items such as telephone and light wires, railings for the road,

metal gates and pipes for water supply systems

4. State regulations associated with scrap metal collection and sales

5. Discuss the consequences for the theft of scrap metal

6. Locate certified scrap metal dealers in Jamaica

7. Choose alternatives to the collection of scrap metals such as farming, plumbing,

electrical, machine operating and mechanics

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Target Group

The community to benefit from this programme comprises of over 12,000 persons. The

target group for this programme comprises of mostly males between the ages of 18 and 45,

which takes up 45% of this population. These are persons with limited skills, who work odd jobs

most of whom did not complete formal education. Many of the older men started working in

factories at a very young age to support their families. The persons who are suspected of doing

the theft in the community match this target group. The participants will be recruited from each

street in the community, accommodating at least 3 males from each street where applicable. The

programme will cater for approximately 200 persons.

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Programme Outcome

It is expected that through this programme the target group will see the importance of

refraining from theft of these needed resources. They will recognize that the money used to

replace these resources could be used to provide other needed infrastructure in the community

such as proper roads. This programme will be linked to the Heart Trust NTA and any willing

participant will be given the opportunity to be trained in various skill areas such as plumbing,

electrical, machine operating and mechanics, (Heart Trust/NTA, 2015). Provisions will also be

made to introduce members to farming by providing seeds and pots for planting vegetables. The

necessary dealers on the Island will be found and proper documentation put in place for the sale

of scrap metal. They will also be presented with a list of scrap metal items that can be found in

Jamaica without having to steal private property or public infrastructure. A brochure will be

presented to them, which include the scrap metal regulations and consequences for breaking

those regulations. There will also be places in the community set up for items that are waste

material that would be rejected as scrap metal in an attempt to keep the area clean.

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References

Anderson, B. E., & Larson, W. C. (1960, June 28). Sorting of scrap metal. Retrieved June 14,

2015, from https://www.google.com/patents/US2942792

Caribbean Policy Research Institute. (2012). 10 Steps to a Scrap Metal Solution. Retrieved June

14, 2015, from http://www.capricaribbean.com/sites/default/files/text/10%20Steps%20to

%20a%20Scrap%20Metal%20Solution%20correct%20version.pdf

Hanson, S. (2012). The New Scrap Metal Regulations. Myers Fletcher and Gordon. Retrieved

June 13, 2015 from http://www.myersfletcher.com/newsletter-issues/item/the.html

Heart Trust/NTA. (2015). HEART Institutions & Programmes Offered. All Programmes.

Retrieved June 17, 2015, from http://www.heart-nta.org/Programmes/All-Programmes

Hill, A. (2014, August 8). Scrap metal discipline. The Gleaner. Retrieved June 15, 2015, from

http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/business/20140808/scrap-metal-discipline

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