Intermediate Apprenticeship Traffic Office NVQ - Level 2

Intermediate Apprenticeship Traffic Office NVQ - Level 2 Overview

As an apprentice you will gain experience and qualifications as an office based administrator responsible for providing work details to drivers.

You will be involved with the safe and efficient planning of the load to be carried by drivers and the most economical route for them to take.

Entry requirements

You will need to be aged 16 years and over to apply for the apprenticeship programme. As this is a work-based qualification you must be employed in a relevant job role and working a minimum of 16 hours per week.

The applicant will undertake a diagnostic assessment at Level 1 for both maths and English and a free writing exercise prior to enrolment. You will be required to achieve a score of 50% or above in both subjects to ensure a place on the apprenticeship programme.

If you have passed maths and English GCSE with a grade A* to E or functional/key skills at Level 1, you will be required to evidence this with certificate/s which will then result in exemption from undertaking the maths and English functional skill qualification within the apprenticeship framework.

Start dates and fees

If you are between the age of 16 and 18 the apprenticeship is free of charge. If you are 19 and above your employer must pay a fee.

During your apprenticeship your employer is obliged to pay you a wage at the minimum rate for an apprentice.

For information on apprenticeship opportunities please visit our Vision Apprentices website.

How long is the course?

Depending on the individual, the course normally lasts one year to 18 months.

How will I be assessed?

You are required to produce a portfolio of evidence on our online e-portfolio, which will contain a variety of assessments covering the criteria stipulated by the awarding body to cover the Level 2 in Traffic Office (QCF).
Assessments may include:

• Observations held in the working environment
• Reflective accounts
• Witness statements
• Activity based work books
• Work products

Assessments will be planned with an assessor prior to the assessment taking place. You will be required to complete an online test for both functional skills elements.

What does the course lead to?

Potential job roles could include:

• Traffic officer
• Traffic clerk
• Transport manager

What will I study?

Your apprenticeship is made up of the following elements to complete your framework:

• Level 2 Certificate in Traffic Office
• Level 2 Award in Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry
• Functional skills maths Level 1
• Functional skills English Level 1
• Functional skills ICT Level 1

What can I go on to study?

The apprenticeship can lead to an advanced apprenticeship at Level 3. For this you will be required to work in a position supervising others.

How do I apply?

Contact Joanne Roberts, employer engagement lead
01623 627191 ext. 8093
joanne.roberts@wnc.ac.uk

If you are looking for an employer to do the apprenticeship with please apply for a vacancy at www.visionapprentices.co.uk