An apprentice can expect to be doing work based learning with an employer and to be paid either a wage if they are employed, or an allowance. The apprenticeship will include a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ), Key Skills and a knowledge based element or technical certificate.
This apprenticeship includes Traffic Office NVQ Level 2, Certificate of Professional Competence in National Road Haulage Operations or Certificate of Professional Competence in International Road Haulage Operations and either Key Skills at Level 2 in Communication and Application of Number or Functional Skills in Maths and English.
There are no formal entry requirements for this Framework but Apprentices will need to demonstrate a good general standard of numeric skill and both oral and written communication. Reliability, flexibility and enthusiasm for learning are all important attributes.
Assessment will be in the workplace as the Apprentice completes their daily duties. Evidence is paper based, showing competence in route planning, driver/vehicle scheduling, preparing quotations, knowledge of company procedures. Witness testimonies and photographs can also confirm competency.