The range and level of funding is broadly based on the level of the training and the age of your apprentice. This means that younger apprentices will gain more funding towards training than those aged over 25.
It should be noted that the funding for MA’s is a contribution towards the training and that employers can enhance the training received to get more out of the experience.
For the transport industry Modern Apprenticeships fall into several groups. These comprise many individual units, providing a flexible way of ensuring your apprentice can meet the standards, while at the same time shaping the training needs of your business.
The RHA can deliver the Modern Apprenticeships needed to enable your business to recruit new talent or upskill the existing workforce. We will always supply some kind of direct training to all apprentices. We will be as unobtrusive as possible during the assessment process, using portfolios, meeting apprentices at the best time for them i.e., delivery sites or between shifts etc., to minimise the burden on your business.
The process begins with a face-to-face meeting between the RHA, employer and apprentice.
to establish the correct level of qualification and decide on the best training plan.
Helping you recruit
If you are struggling with where to start or are finding it difficult to recruit, the RHA can help you link to an extensive network of organisations who can assist with helping you find the right person for the job.
When considering recruitment, it is important that you consider the diversity of your workforce. This can bring benefits across the business as well as ensuring that apprentices from all walks of life get the opportunity and support to join an industry with a wide range of career options.
Modern Apprenticeship in Business Administration
This is aimed at those who work in the administration of the transport business, we will provide training based on their job role which may include but is not limited to:
- People management
- Fleet management
- Transport traffic clerk
- Health and safety
- Maintenance management
- Dangerous goods awareness
Modern Apprenticeship in Logistics Operations
This MA is based on a range of logistics-related outcomes that the candidate selects at the start of the apprenticeship. We will provide training based on the age, experience, and availability of the candidate to allow them to sit and pass the Transport Manager Qualification in Road Transport. They may also be put forward to attend other training courses such as:
Managing Drivers’ Hours / Digital Tachograph Systems, Traffic Clerk, Maintenance Systems, Health & Safety in Transport/Warehousing, DGSA, Dangerous Goods Awareness, CILT Level 2 Certificate in Logistics and Transport, CILT Level 3 Operations Management, CILT Level 4 Certificate in Logistics and Transport.
Apprenticeship in Driving Goods Vehicles
This MA is provided to allow new entrants to join the transport industry as well as those already employed, to progress from one level to the next.
Funding depends on the age, experience and ability of the apprentice meaning we can upgrade van to Cat C and Cat C drivers to C+E. This system has the added benefit that employers can identify individuals early and plan their progression, someone doing a level 5 van MA can do a level 6 HGV MA after three years and qualify for funding again.
Driver MA’s can also be undertaken without an upgrade to the licence and the enhancements we can offer for this apprenticeship route include:
- Dangerous goods training (ADR)
- Safety training
- First aid
- Driver assessor training
- Fuel economy trainer training
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Modern Apprenticeship in Warehousing and Distribution
Aimed at those working in the warehousing or storage environment at any level. The type of training that we deliver to help develop the individual will again depend on their own particular skills and experience but may include the following:
- Forklift truck
- Health and safety
- Dangerous goods awareness
- First aid
- CILT Level 4 Certificate in logistics and transport
All candidates will be assessed over the course of their apprenticeship using evidence - based portfolios on the work they actually do. The training will be developed to help them gain a greater understanding of how they can continue to work effectively.