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Logistics courses
We offer a wide range of transport based qualifications alongside a wealth of Logistics support training. Our team at the college can help make sure your staff are qualified to deliver the best service. Select a course below for more information about booking your training.
Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (QCF)
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Awarding body
South Essex College Workforce
Description
This apprenticeship equips learners with the knowledge and skills to manage the movement of goods internationally by air, road, or sea. It includes:
Core Knowledge Areas
- Freight movement processes
- Customs procedures and compliance
- Key documentation and terminology
- Costing and economic considerations
- Environmental and sustainability issues
- Communication and stakeholder relationships
Pathways
Apprentices choose one of three specialisms:
- Air Freight
- Ocean Freight
- Road Freight
Core Duties Include:
- Booking international shipments
- Monitoring shipment progress
- Preparing quotes and documentation
- Managing costs and customs requirements
- Handling customer communication and complaints
Cost
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Applying
Email: logistics@southessex.ac.uk
Call: 01375 362 683
Duration
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Max. attendees
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Awarding body
South Essex College Workforce
Description
This apprenticeship equips learners with the knowledge and skills to manage the movement of goods internationally by air, road, or sea. It includes:
Core Knowledge Areas
- Freight movement processes
- Customs procedures and compliance
- Key documentation and terminology
- Costing and economic considerations
- Environmental and sustainability issues
- Communication and stakeholder relationships
Pathways
Apprentices choose one of three specialisms:
- Air Freight
- Ocean Freight
- Road Freight
Core Duties Include:
- Booking international shipments
- Monitoring shipment progress
- Preparing quotes and documentation
- Managing costs and customs requirements
- Handling customer communication and complaints
Cost
Contact us for more information
Applying
Email: logistics@southessex.ac.uk
Call: 01375 362 683
Duration
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Max. attendees
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Awarding body
South Essex College Workforce
Description
A C1 driving licence in the UK allows you to drive medium-sized vehicles with a maximum authorised mass (MAM) between 3.5 tonnes and 7.5 tonnes. This includes vehicles like ambulances, horseboxes, and small lorries or delivery trucks.
What You Can Drive with a C1 Licence:
- Vehicles weighing 3,500 kg to 7,500 kg MAM
- A trailer up to 750 kg
- Commonly used for:
- Ambulances
- Delivery vans
- Horseboxes
- Removal trucks
Requirements to Get a C1 Licence:
- Age: You must be at least 18 years old
- Existing Licence: You must hold a full UK Category B (car) licence
- Medical Check: Complete a D4 medical form with a doctor
- Apply for Provisional C1: Submit D2 and D4 forms to the DVLA
Theory Tests:
- Multiple-choice test
- Hazard perception test
- Case studies (Module 2)
Practical Test:
- Driving a 7.5-tonne vehicle (Module 3)
- Optional: Module 4 (practical demonstration) if driving professionally
Notes:
- If you passed your car test before 1 January 1997, you may already have C1 entitlement on your licence.
- For professional use (e.g., ambulance driver), you may also need a Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)
Cost
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Applying
Email: logistics@southessex.ac.uk
Call: 01375 362 683
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Max. attendees
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Awarding body
South Essex College Workforce
Description
A Category C (Class 2) driving licence in the UK allows you to drive large rigid vehicles over 3.5 tonnes in weight, with no upper weight limit, as long as the vehicle does not have a detachable trailer over 750 kg.
What You Can Drive with a C Licence:
- Large goods vehicles (LGVs) or heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) over 3.5 tonnes
- Rigid-body trucks (e.g., refuse trucks, tipper trucks, delivery lorries)
- A trailer up to 750 kg
Requirements to Get a Category C Licence:
- Age: You must be at least 18 years old
- Existing Licence: You must hold a full UK Category B (car) licence
- Medical Check: Complete a D4 medical form with a doctor
- Apply for Provisional C: Submit D2 and D4 forms to the DVLA
Theory Tests:
- Multiple-choice test
- Hazard perception test
- Case studies (Module 2 of driver CPC)
Practical Test:
- Driving test in a Category C vehicle (Module 3)
- Practical demonstration (Module 4 of Driver CPC)
If You Want to Drive Professionally:
You must also complete the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), which includes:
- Module 2: Case studies
- Module 4: Practical demonstration
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Applying
Email: logistics@southessex.ac.uk
Call: 01375 362 683
Logistics Support Courses
Duration
6 hours + breaks
Max. attendees
12
Awarding body
Highfield
Description
This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to become emergency first-aiders in the workplace. This qualification meets the requirements for training emergency first-aiders in those organisations that have identified that staff need to be trained to this level within their first-aid needs assessment.
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Email: logistics@southessex.ac.uk
Call: 01375 362 683
Duration
6 hours + breaks
Max. attendees
12
Awarding body
Highfield
Description
This qualification is aimed at anyone involved in the management of fire safety in any workplace. This includes managers, supervisors, team leaders, fire wardens (marshals) and staff working in any area where there is a potential risk of fire.
Learners gaining this qualification will know that fire safety is the responsibility of everyone in the workplace and will recognise the consequences of fire in any premises.
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Email: logistics@southessex.ac.uk
Call: 01375 362 683
Duration
2 days
Max. attendees
12
Awarding body
Highfield
Description
This qualification is aimed at individuals who require training in conflict management. It is appropriate for a wide range of sectors and is suitable for anyone who has a customer facing role, deals with service users or the public. It can also be a useful qualification for individuals who would like a better understanding of how to prevent conflict situations from arising and feel more confident in being able to deal with situations if they arise.
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Email: logistics@southessex.ac.uk
Call: 01375 362 683
Duration
5 hours
Max. attendees
12
Awarding body
Highfield
Description
This qualification is aimed at individuals who work in an environment where coming into contact with hazardous substances is likely. This includes workplaces in areas such as manufacturing, cleaning, healthcare, transport, utilities and office environments.
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Email: logistics@southessex.ac.uk
Call: 01375 362 683
Duration
1 day
Max. attendees
12
Awarding body
Highfield
Description
This qualification is aimed at individuals working or preparing to work in a customer service role or where using the telephone is a part of their role.
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Email: logistics@southessex.ac.uk
Call: 01375 362 683
Duration
TBC
Max. attendees
12
Awarding body
Highfield
Description
Highfield's food safety qualifications are intended for anyone working in catering, hospitality or manufacturing settings where food hygiene is essential as food is prepared, cooked, served or produced. Typical environments may include pubs, hotels, restaurants, retail, factories, contract catering, fast-food outlets, hospitals, care and nursing homes, schools, prisons and the armed forces.
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Email: logistics@southessex.ac.uk
Call: 01375 362 683
Duration
6 hours
Max. attendees
12
Awarding body
Highfield
Description
This qualification is aimed at individuals working in a food manufacturing environment and those who are preparing to work in the industry. The qualification will be especially useful for those involved in maintaining HACCP in a manufacturing and distribution environments, and for those who are or will be part of a HACCP team.
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Email: logistics@southessex.ac.uk
Call: 01375 362 683
Duration
4 hours
Max. attendees
12
Awarding body
Highfield
Description
This qualification is designed for those learners either currently working or those returning or starting work and wishing to gain a nationally recognised qualification in health and safety.
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Email: logistics@southessex.ac.uk
Call: 01375 362 683
Duration
10 hours of which 6 are GLH
Max. attendees
12
Awarding body
Highfield
Description
This qualification is designed to provide learners with knowledge of the basic health and safety practices essential in the workplace.
Cost
£45 min 6 people
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Email: logistics@southessex.ac.uk
Call: 01375 362 683
Duration
30 hours of which 21 are GLH
Max. attendees
12
Awarding body
Highfield
Description
This qualification is aimed at learners already working in the capacity of supervisor, manager or team leader and also those who are preparing to start work at this level.
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Email: logistics@southessex.ac.uk
Call: 01375 362 683
Duration
10 hours
Max. attendees
12
Awarding body
Highfield
Description
This qualification is aimed at learners who are starting or returning to work or who need specific training in manual handling. It is also suitable for refresher training.
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Email: logistics@southessex.ac.uk
Call: 01375 362 683
Duration
6 hours
Max. attendees
12
Awarding body
Highfield
Description
This qualification is designed to provide learners with an awareness of the benefits of risk assessment in any environment.
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Email: logistics@southessex.ac.uk
Call: 01375 362 683
Duration
2 days = 14 hours
Max. attendees
12
Awarding body
Highfield
Description
This qualification has been developed for those who have a responsibility to conduct risk assessments at low-risk premises.
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Email: logistics@southessex.ac.uk
Call: 01375 362 683
