Driving Goods Vehicles Apprenticeship

Course Reference:

APC4

Course Duration:

Average 12 - 24 Months

Available Course Dates:

Please call for available dates

Who is this Course Aimed at:

Level 2 inexperienced / new entrants to the road haulage and distribution industry. Level 3 experienced operators within the road haulage and distribution industry.

Course Outline and Key Objectives:

Candidates will be assessed against the national standards in order to gain a Level 2/3 S/NVQ in Driving Goods Vehicles.

Course Requirements:

Minimum of Category B Licence

What Course Materials are Provided?

Comprehensive portfolio

Training Methods:

Work based

Course Delivery Method:

Work based

Main Areas Covered by Course:

LEVEL 2. Monitoring the loading of the vehicle by others. Completing pre-driving preparations. Maintaining the safety and security of the load. Maintaining awareness of driving conditions. Operating the vehicle systems. Driving the vehicle on public roads. Driving the vehicle in restricted spaces. Optional units: Unloading the vehicle. Coupling and uncoupling the vehicle. LEVEL 3. Monitoring the loading of the vehicle by others. Unloading the vehicle. Completing pre-driving preparations. Maintaining the safety and security of the load. Maintaining awareness of driving conditions. Operating the vehicle systems. Driving the vehicle in restricted spaces. Driving the vehicle safely and efficiently on public roads. Optional Units: Obtaining information on the delivery and collection of loads. Planning the route and timings for the delivery and collection of loads. Loading the vehicle. Coupling and uncoupling the vehicle

Final Assessment:

Portfolio assessment

Official Accreditations / Awards Resulting From Course:

S/NVQ in Driving Goods Vehicles Level 2 or 3

Lunch Provided:

No

Course Venue:

System Training facility, Carlisle or Middlesbrough. Customer location where appropriate

Maximum Class Size:

1

Refresher Requirements:

NA

Re-Verification of Qualifications:

S/NVQ in Driving Goods Vehicles Level 2 or 3

Frequency of Course:

Rolling programme