Focus on Logistics Management and Driver Training

Category: Training Publish date: 30/08/2018

There are currently over 2,700 Transport Manager vacancies being advertised across the UK*, and with an average salary of £32,500*, there are plenty of opportunities for those with a knowledge and interest in Logistics and Transport. (Source: Adzuna)

If you areconsidering a role in the Transport and Logistics sector, find out more about the CTP Resettlement Training courses available to you:

CILT Level 5 Professional Diploma in Logistics and Transport

Service leavers seeking a Logistics Management role in the future may wish to consider gaining a highly recognised professional qualification which will build upon existing management experience gained from the Services, as well as providing commercial knowledge and the opportunity to develop your terminology within the sector.

This course provides a unique opportunity to achieve a nationally recognised Level 5 management qualification in Logistics & Transport over a relatively short period of time, with two separate modules of 10 days each. It is designed for middle managers who want to develop their commercial awareness in this industry, building upon managerial skills, experience and complementing previous training or qualifications achieved in the Services.

It also provides a good grounding for continuation of professional development to an executive diploma, or an MSC in Logistics & Transport.

What is covered during the course?
There are 4 units of study which are:

• General Management
• Retail Logistics
• Supply Chain Management
• Project Management

This is a very intensive course and each unit is assessed by written assignments, which are then internally and externally verified. The course cost is £2,287.73 and the next course is scheduled to commence on 13 May 2019 at RRC Aldergrove.

To find out more and download the course fact sheet, please click here. To book a place please contact the Course Bookings and Information Centre on 01252 954 007.

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence/ADR

The transport industry continues to experience an ongoing shortage of trained LGV drivers, and with the increasing move via the internet towards home shopping, both for groceries and other goods, the requirement for delivery drivers continues to grow.

There are many opportunities for Service leavers to find employment as an LGV driver, and this applies to both experienced drivers from the Armed Forces, and those who have more recently completed a driver training course.

Work attachment opportunities are regularly advertised through CTP and many employers will provide on the job training for those who have recently gained their licence/s.

All LGV drivers in the UK must now hold the Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) qualification. This requires drivers to complete 35 hours of approved driver training every 5 years.

CTP deliver a 7 day Driver CPC course combined with ADR, the carriage of hazardous goods. This course is suitable for those Service leavers who obtained their initial LGV licence prior to 10 September 2009, or those who have obtained their licence since 2009 and have already completed parts 2 and 4 of their initial LGV training. Full details on eligibility and the initial requirements for new LGV drivers are contained on the Government website. 

When booking the course, you will be asked by the Course Booking and Information Centre Staff to confirm your eligibility for the course. Please ensure you are eligible prior to booking by checking your licence and reading the full course information on the CTP website.

The 7 day CTP course will cover the required 35 hours of driver training and will qualify Service leavers to drive LGVs over 3.5 tonnes, including dangerous goods.

Course contents include:
Driver CPC

• Driver health, Defensive and fuel efficient driving (3.5 hours)
• Drivers Hours (3.5 hours)
• Digital Tachograph Rules (3.5 hours)
• Load Safety (3.5 Hours)

ADR

• Core Module (required by all entrants)
• Packages Module
• Tanker Module
• UN Classes Modules 2,3,4,5,6,8,9.

On successful completion of the course, attendees will be issued with a Drivers Qualification Card for their Driver CPC and an ADR certificate, both of which are valid for 5 years.

This 7 day course is delivered at various Resettlement Centres and is Contract Funded, therefore payment is taken automatically from your IRTC at a rate of £26.70 for each day of the course. There is an additional cost for exam fees which is £309.20.

For further information and to confirm eligibility requirements, please visit our website here. To book a place, please contact the Course Bookings and Information Centre on 01252 954 007.