Apprenticeships

Supply Chain Large Goods Vehicle Driver Apprenticeship Level 2

Duration Age Group Study Cost Available Locations
15 MONTHS APPRENTICESHIP FULL TIME Contact us Work based, Work based, Thurrock Campus
Duration Age Group Study Cost Available Locations
15 MONTHS APPRENTICESHIP FULL TIME Contact us Work based, Work based, Thurrock Campus

Overview

Aspects of the role may include:

  • Preparation of a vehicle
  • Planning of delivery
  • Safe and efficient driving
  • Safe use of equipment
  • Returned goods
  • Protection of the driver, vehicle and load
  • Structure of the industry

For more information contact our Workforce team

Call: 01702 221800

Email: apprenticeships@southessex.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

  • Employed in a trade/industry related to the apprenticeship.
    You will need to find employment in a related trade/industry before applying for the apprenticeship programme you wish to complete.
  • A*-E/9-3 GCSE or equivalent English and maths

Course Structure

Induction (First six weeks)

  • Programme overview/unit selection
  • English and maths diagnostic – with Functional Skills support (where identified)
  • Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity, Prevent and British Values
  • Expectations and induction targets 
  • End-Point Assessment requirements

On-programme (Months 01 - 13)

  • Work-based delivery with 4-6 weekly visits to the workplace
  • Development of an e-portfolio of evidence
  • Completion of LGV Apprenti-kit
  • Completion of the following qualifications:
    • Cat C Driving Licence Acquisition and initial CPC
    • Level 1 Award Principles for Carrying and Delivering Goods by Road
  • Progress reviews every 10 weeks
  • Functional Skills delivery and exams (where required)

Gateway (Months 14 - 15)

  • All skills, knowledge and behaviours achieved and evidenced
  • Preparation for knowledge and behaviour test
  • Mock practical driving skills assessment
  • Confirm completion of English and maths
  • Gateway confirmation declaration

End-point assessment (1 day during final 2 months)

(carried out by an accredited third party provider):

  • Knowledge and behaviour test
  • Practical driving skills assessment

Certification (Final 4 - 6 weeks of programme)

  • Cat C Driving Licence Acquisition and initial CPC
  • Level 1 Award Principles for Carrying and Delivering Goods by Road
  • Apprenticeship with certification from the Institute of Apprenticeships

Assessment & Feedback

Apprenticeship Standard

An Apprenticeship Standard programme is occupation focused and concentrates on the relevant knowledge, skills and behaviours required to complete the programme successfully.

What Next...

  • LGV driver
  • Traffic officer 
  • Warehouse operative
  • Progress to an advanced level in roles such as a:
    • Team leader
    • Warehouse manager
    • Logistics manager
    • Transport manager