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Apprenticeship in Driving Goods Vehicles - Rigid Vehicle Driver Pathway
College
Employer Responsive
Qualifications required
Age restrictions apply to apprentices wishing to drive Large Goods Vehicles (LGV's). Apprentices MUST hold a Full Category B (Car) Licence before they commence this pathway, as without it they will not be able to undertake LGV training. The minimum age Apprentices will need to be in order to drive a Large Goods Vehicle is 18. It may be that the candidate may have commenced work in a logistics company before the age of 18 and have already worked in one or more of the following logistics environments - warehousing and storage, carry and deliver goods or traffic office. The candidate's job role and range of activities will need to meet the qualification requirements.
Course Length
This depends on individual circumstances and experience, but most apprentices will complete the framework within 12 months
Venue
In the candidate's workplace
Session Time
TBA
Days Running
TBA
Start Date
The programme may be started at any time of the year.
Course Hours
Flexible
Apprenticeship in Driving Goods Vehicles - Rigid Vehicle Driver Pathway
Description
The Apprenticeship (Level 2) comprises of:
1. Competence Based Element - Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles.
This is a combined qualification incorporating competence and knowledge, which is separately assessed.
2. Functional Skills - Communication Level 1, or Key Skills - Communication Level 1 and Application of Number Level 1, or Key Skills - Application of Number level 1.
3. Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry.
Candidates will often be working on their own making deliveries to warehouses, distribution outlets, shops or private homes, and may be away from their base sometimes overnight. Candidates will have responsibility for their vehicle and load and will keep accurate records of deliveries and returns.
For Apprentices following Rigid Vehicle Driver Pathway, employed status is the preferred route. Employed Status means that in order to complete the Intermediate Apprenticeship, the candidate must be employed by an employer working in the sector.
Progression
After completion of the Intermediate Apprenticeship in Driving Goods Vehicles, (Rigid Vehicle Driver Pathway), progression to the following Advanced Apprenticeships is possible:
- Driving Goods Vehicles Advanced Apprenticeship
- Logistics Operations Advanced Apprenticeship
There are also opportunities to move into Level 3 (supervisory) jobs and training such as Traffic Office Manager, Warehouse Manager, and Transport Manager.
Supervisors and Managers may also wish to look at Foundation Degrees in logistics, transport planning, logistics operations and administration. Please see www.fdf.ac.uk
Additional Information
Please contact Brian Turnbull on 0795 830 6528, 01482 329943 ext 3410, or at bturnbull@hull-college.ac.uk
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