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Apprenticeship in Port Operations
College
Employer Responsive
Qualifications required
Due to Health & Safety Regulations, work as a Port Operative cannot commence until 18yrs of age It may be that the candidate may have commenced work in a logistics or ports company before the age of 18 and have worked as (say) a warehousing and storage operative. Please see http://www.portskillsandsafety.co.uk/ 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
The programme is delivered in the candidate's workplace.
Session Time
Days Running
Start Date
The programme may be started at any time of the year
Course Hours
Flexible
Apprenticeship in Port Operations
Description
This is a new Apprenticeship for the Ports Industry and has been created out of the Port Operations National Occupational Standards (NOS). The Apprenticeship will not be available until April 2012, when it is anticipated all accreditation and validation procedures have been completed.
This Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2) comprises of:
1. Competence Based Element - Level 2 Certificate in Port Operations
2. Technical Certificate – Port Operations
3. Functional Skills - Communication Level 1, or Key Skills – Communication Level 1
Application of Number Level 1, or Key Skills – Application of Number level 1
Functional Skills – Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Level 1, or Key Skills – – Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Level 1
For Apprentices taking this apprenticeship, 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.
Not in employment?
Candidates who not have a employer, or who are not in employment, may consider contacting the Yorkshire & Humber Apprentice Training Agency (YHATA), who have regular apprenticeship vacancies advertised on their website at www.yhata.org, or telephone on 01482 313 470.
Progression
: Further progression opportunities reflect the range of career options within a ports and logistics environment, which could include:
• IOSH Managing Safely in Ports
• Advanced Apprenticeship in the Supervision of Port Operations (not available until 2012)
• Foundation Degree in Ports and Logistics
Additional Information
Please contact Phil Houghton on 0789 530 6570 or at phoughton@hull-college.ac.uk, or Darryl Hare on 0798 571 8289, or at darrylhare@hull-college.ac.uk
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