logistics - more than just an advertisement on the television john lawrence apprenticeship manager
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Logistics - More than just an
advertisement on the Television
John LawrenceApprenticeship
Manager
Who are we?
Skills for Logistics is the sector skills council for the Freight Logistics Sector.
The Logistics sector:
•The Fifth Largest in terms of sector footprint
•Employs 2.2 million people either directly or indirectly
More importantly :
•Will need to employ 500,000 new people over the next 5 years to cover:– Expected growth– Those who retire
Our Agenda for Today
• Apprenticeships – what are they?• Apprenticeships – what's in them?• Current Logistics Apprenticeships• The Professional Development Stairway• Do you want to join us – your sector needs you• How you can help?• Want to know more?
Apprenticeships – What are they?
• Valued by employers and employees as the best way to attract, develop and keep new talent within our sector
• A structured program of learning which enables apprentices to gain the experience necessary to become valued members of staff
• Delivers nationally recognized qualifications based on standards defined by you as employers
• The way in which you can build on the foundations an apprenticeship teaches to develop the sector leaders of tomorrow
Apprenticeships – What's in them?
The Specification for Apprenticeship Standards in England (SASE)
•Principal Qualification (QCF)•Functional skills
– Maths– English– ICT (Where appropriate to job role)
•Employee Rights and Responsibilities•Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)
Current Logistics Apprenticeship Frameworks Available
• 10 Frameworks– Driving Goods Vehicles– Traffic Office– Mail and Package Services– Warehousing & Storage– Logistics Operations– Supply Chain Management– International Trade & Logistics Operations– Commercial Moving– Maritime Occupations– Express Logistics
The Professional Development Stairway
Do you want to join us? – your sector needs you.
Chaired by:
Builders Merchants Federation
UK Warehouse Association
Port Skills & Safety
Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport
Institute of Couriers
Skills for Logistics
British International Freight Association
Freight Transport Association
Road Haulage Association
Occupational Craft Skills Groups
Fleet Management
Supply Chain Operations Management
Logistics Operations
Terminal Operations
International Trade
Wholesaling
Warehousing
Driving
Mail & Packages
Supply Chains
Electronics
Pharmaceuticals
Clothing & Footwear
Paper & Print
Furniture
Petro-Chemicals
Food & Drink
Construction
Automotive
Defence
Utilities
Shared User
How you can help
Skills for Logistics is currently undertaking some very important work on the National Occupational Standards which underpin qualifications. One of these important pieces of work includes:
•The role of the Purchasing Clerk /Officer/Manager
•If you would like to help or more information please [email protected]
Want to know more?
• Professional Development Stairway– http://thestairway.org/
• Apprenticeships • Occupational Craft Skills Groups
– John Lawrence – [email protected]
Summary
• Apprenticeships – what are they?• Apprenticeships – what's in them?• Current Logistics Apprenticeships• The Professional Development Stairway• Do you want to join us – your sector needs you• How you can help?• Want to know more?