Part Time Advanced Apprenticeship in Traffic Office

Advanced Apprenticeship in Traffic Office

Course Details

The Apprenticeship comprises of a framework of four qualifications: 1. Competence Based Element - Traffic Office Level 3 NVQ The Traffic Office NVQ at Level 3 requires 9 mandatory units to be successfully completed. There are 5 additional units, and one or more can be added if desired when relevant to the Advanced Apprentice's role. These units relate to international road transport operations; contributing to the selection of personnel for activities; contributing to the development of teams and individuals; leading the work of teams and individuals to achieve their objectives; responding to poor team performance. 2. Technical Certificate - Certificate of Professional Competence in National Road Haulage Operations OR Certificate of Professional Competence in International Road Haulage Operations 3. Key Skills - Communication Level 2 and Application of number Level 2 or Functional Skills - Maths Level 2 and English Level 2 Advanced Apprentices must be employed status. Employed status means that the Apprentice is directly employed by an employer and is on their payroll. The Apprenticeship and Advanced Apprenticeship Frameworks for Traffic Office are specifically targeted at those who are instrumental in the planning, scheduling, and routing of loads. There is an emphasis on high standards of customer service. The Apprenticeship Framework requires a good level of occupational competence in routine tasks within a traffic office associated with the land transport of goods.. The Advanced Apprenticeship offers a broader and more comprehensive assessment and is aimed at those who take on more responsibility for carrying out more complex tasks associated with effective traffic office operations.

Qualifications required:
There are no formal entry requirements for the Traffic Office Apprenticeship or the Traffic Office Advanced Apprenticeship. Example skills and attributes could include: * Interest in the job role, and motivation to succeed within the industry * Willingness to learn and apply that learning in the workplace * Reliability, and the willingness to work with flexibility in varying circumstances * Punctuality, working in a trustworthy manner and paying due regard to the particular characteristics and safety of the goods/materials being transported * Willingness to recognise the necessity for a high level of customer service, and to be prepared to consistently meet the standards required * Ability to calculate basic general numeric requirements, and to demonstrate a reasonable clear standard of written communication and reading skills * Ability to communicate with others and the motivation to work well within a team * Willingness to learn to take responsibility for their actions within the limits of their authority * Willingness to learn to be self -reliant when this is required *Willingness to comply with instructions, to follow procedures, and to carry out duties which may be repetitive * Ability to undertake work tasks accurately in reasonable time *Willingness to work shift patterns associated with 24/7 operations

Course length:
Whilst there should be no set time serving it is envisaged that the minimum duration period for completion of the Traffic Office Apprenticeship will generally be 12 months, and 18 months for the Traffic Office Advanced Apprenticeship. The actual time taken will depend on the experiences, and attributes of the individual apprentice, and the time taken to meet the assessment requirements. It will also be influenced by support they receive.

Venue:
The Programme is delivered in the candidate's workplace.

Start Date:
The Programme may be started at any time of the year.

Course hours:
Flexible, as negotiated between the Assessor and the Candidate

Additional info:
Benefits to the employee As well as giving them the opportunity to develop new skills, the Advanced Apprenticeship in Traffic Office provides the employee with a better understanding of their role benchmarked to National Standards of the industry. It also enables employees to gain nationally recognised qualifications, which will serve as a solid foundation for career progression and the achievement of higher level qualifications. Benefits to the employer It enhances the skills of the employee, thereby contributing to the improvement of performance in the workplace. It also boosts the motivation and confidence of the employee and provides an independent measure of performance against national standards. It generates tangible performance outcomes by contributing to increasing productivity and supporting existing training and development within the organisation. The qualification will be delivered by the Ports and Logistics Business Unit at Hull College. Hull College and the Ports and Logistics Business Unit are the proud bearers of the government's Total Quality Standard (TQS), which is the highest training accolade possible in working with employers and their employees. TQS recognises and celebrates those colleges and training providers that put employers' and employees' training needs at the heart of what they do. We would be delighted to speak to you and answer any questions or queries you might have. Please contact Brian Turnbull or Alison Wynn

Progression:
Skills for Logistics have established a framework for career progression within the Logistics Sector entitled the Professional Development Stairway, details of which can be found on This progression framework applies to companies engaged in the provision of courier services exactly as it does to any other logistics sub sector.
There are opportunities for Advanced Apprentices to progress and gain wider experience within the logistics sector through team leading, management, or moving on to driving Heavy Goods Vehicles where training may be available to acquire specific categories of driving licence. Some may wish to advance their career in other parts of the logistics sector such as distribution and warehousing.

Session times:
Flexible, as negotiated between the Assessor and the Candidate

Days running:
Flexible, as negotiated between the Assessor and the Candidate