Modern Apprentices

Britain's transport and distribution industry needs intelligent, highly motivated young people who are keen to carve out a career for themselves as Transport and Distribution specialists. Modern Apprenticeships provide a way in for just these people and are focused at two levels: Foundation and Advanced.

Foundation Modern Apprenticeships
A Foundation Modern Apprenticeship offers the opportunity to gain valuable skills in one of 3 specialisms:

• Traffic Specialists - plan routes and organise loads to ensure goods reach their destination on time and in good condition. To do this job well you'll need a quick brain and the ability to think on your feet.
• Warehouse Specialists - organise the handling, storage, packing and
  movement of goods in and out of the warehouse. To do this job well you'll need to be highly organised and ready to take responsibility.
• Professional Drivers - when you're out on the road in charge of up to 38 tonnes of awesome power and a valuable cargo on board, you are literally in the hot seat. You'll need your wits about you and be ready to make decisions every moment of every mile.

If you think you have the potential to develop the qualities needed for any of these demanding and responsible jobs this could be what you're looking for.

What's involved?
A Foundation Modern Apprenticeship gives you practical training leading to the award of a NVQ Level 2 in one of the following:

• Organising Road Transport Operations
  
• Distribution and Warehousing Operations
  
• Transporting Goods by Road
  
• Driving Goods Vehicles

These qualifications are highly regarded in the industry and prove your competence to do the job. What's more you can use the award as a stepping stone to further training.

Advanced Modern Apprenticeships
Advanced Modern Apprenticeships are designed for young people who have the potential to become the supervisors and managers of tomorrow. That sort of responsibility requires people with initiative, good organisational ability and strong practical skills rooted in sound training. If you have the potential and are keen to carve out a successful career in a dynamic industry, this could be just what you're looking for.

Advanced Modern Apprenticeships have been specially developed to provide a program of work-based learning and assessment, designed to equip you with the skills you need in order to reach your full potential. They lead to the award of an NVQ Level 3 in Performing Road Haulage & Distribution Operations or Driving Goods Vehicles, qualifications that are highly valued by employers and prove your competence to do the job.

The Detail
Both Foundation and Advanced Modern Apprenticeships are made binding by a written agreement between you and your employer. The Agreement sets out what you will do for your employer, what your employer will do for you.

When you undertake to become a Modern Apprentice you will be issued with a detailed Training Plan. This means both you and your employer will know exactly what is expected to be achieved, how and where your training will take place and when your training will be reviewed. This enables you to chart your progress throughout your apprenticeship.