Apprenticeships

Welcome To The Driving Goods Vehicles Apprenticeships Web Page

What does an Apprenticeship in Driving Goods Vehicles involve?

You will be employed by a company who operate goods vehicles. Following initial assessment to match your skills and experience to the appropriate qualification and level, you will build a portfolio based on 'real work' activities to achieve your qualification. A System Group assessor/trainer will visit you in the workplace to provide support and carry out assessment in the working environment.

Where might I work and what tasks might I carry out?

Opportunities exist in small or large haulage firms, construction firms, equestrian-based businesses, etc - in fact, any business that operates goods vehicles as part of their remit.

What skills should I have?

Being good with your hands, the ability to follow instructions, working as part of a team and, when necessary, being capable of working alone are all essential skills in this occupation.

What are the entry requirements?

There are no set academic entry requirements for Apprenticeships and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Why choose vocational training?

• To gain hands on experience and key skills, which are useful in the job market.
• To achieve a nationally recognised qualification (highly valued by employers) and progress to a higher level of qualification at your own pace.
• You can join a course at any time throughout the year.

Training available

Apprenticeships for those aged 16-24 years of age. The apprenticeship is a training programme which leads to qualifications which are different from, but equal in status, to those obtained through the 'A' Level/Higher Education route.

There are two levels of Apprenticeship:

• Apprenticeship
  • You will work towards an NVQ Level 2 and Key Skills.
• Advanced Apprenticeship
  • You will work towards an NVQ Level 3, Technical Certificate and Key Skills.

What qualifications will I achieve?

You may be able to gain some or all of the following qualifications:

• Car licence
• Rigid & Articulated Large Goods Vehicle Licence
• Fork Lift Truck Licence
• ADR Dangerous Goods Certificate
• Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Haulage
• NVQ level 2&3 in Driving Goods Vehicles