Part Time Advanced Apprenticeship in Driving Goods Vehicles

Advanced Apprenticeship in Driving Goods Vehicles

Course Details

The Apprenticeship comprises of a framework of four qualifications: 1. Competence Based Element - Driving Goods Vehicles Level 3 NVQ 2. Technical Certificate - Edexcel Level 3 Certificate in Road Freight Logistics BTEC 3. Key Skills - Communication Level 2 and Application of number Level 2 or Functional Skills - Maths Level 2 and English Level 2 The decision on which competence based and knowledge elements will be studied will be made by the employer and/or training provider in discussion with the apprentice. For Apprentices following the Driving Goods Vehicles Framework, employed status is the preferred route. Employed status means that the Apprentice is directly employed by an employer and is on their payroll.

Qualifications required:
There are no formal entry requirements for this Framework. An Advanced Apprentice may commence this Advanced Apprenticeship at age 16, but in practice employers tend to prefer apprentices to be age 17 and or above and to already hold the Category B (car) Driving Licence . Apprentices will fall into three groups relating to their licence status as they join the Advanced Apprenticeship/Modern Apprenticeship. The first group will already possess a Category C or C+E Driving Licence and will need no further licence related training and assessment during their apprenticeship. The second group will already have a Category C Licence, but as part of their development within the apprenticeship, be working towards the C+E licence. The third group will have neither licence and be working initially to the Category C licence as part of their apprenticeship. This group will be required to complete the two post test driving assessments as part of their framework.Advanced Apprentices must be employed status and paid a wage.

Course length:
This depends on individual circumstances and experience but most apprentices will complete the framework within 12-18 months.

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:
This is a work-based qualification and the contact hours are 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 Driving Goods Vehicles NVQ Level 3 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 01482 598855.

Progression:
There are opportunities for Advanced Apprentice to progress and gain wider experience within the logistics sector through team leading, management, or moving in to traffic operations. There are courses and training opportunities for heavy goods vehicle drivers transporting goods with particular characteristics that require specialist skills.

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

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