Apprenticeships scheme launched for Palletforce firms

Apprenticeships in transport operations supervisor, warehouse operations supervisor, driving goods vehicles and team leader are all available and open to employees of all ages.

The transport operations supervisor apprenticeship includes the transport manager CPC qualification, benefiting Palletforce members financially by covering the costs of the qualification through the apprenticeship levy.

For those not paying into the levy, Palletforce said the training was still “significantly discounted”, with members required to contribute only 5% of the apprenticeship cost.

Training is delivered over 12 weeks through online modules and with the support of a mentor; Palletforce said this made the rigorous transport manager CPC course more manageable and generally resulting in higher pass rates.

The warehouse operations supervisor apprenticeship includes a CILT practitioners certificate in logistics, supply chain and operations management.

Training is delivered by SP Training and it will help Palletforce members access funded training.

David Breeze, Palletforce COO, said: “The continued success of the Palletforce network is underpinned by its people, and the launch of Palletforce Apprenticeships goes a step further by making it easy for our members to access high-quality, funded training that will help them develop workforce skills while saving money.”

Robin Brown, SP Training chairman, added: “Apprenticeships are for everyone and, in addition to the recognised qualifications, their framework results in a well-rounded individual with efficient organisational and personal skills, and the knowledge to work independently and add value to their employer’s operations.”