1. Logistics - More than just an advertisement on the Television John Lawrence Apprenticeship Manager

2. Who are we? Skills for Logistics is the sector skills council for the Freight Logistics Sector. The Logistics sector: The Fifth Largest in terms of sector footprint Employs 2.2 million people either directly or indirectly More importantly : Will need to employ 500,000 new people over the next 5 years to cover: –Expected growth –Those who retire

3. Our Agenda for Today Apprenticeships – what are they? Apprenticeships – what's in them? Current Logistics Apprenticeships The Professional Development Stairway Do you want to join us – your sector needs you How you can help? Want to know more?

4. Apprenticeships – What are they? Valued by employers and employees as the best way to attract, develop and keep new talent within our sector A structured program of learning which enables apprentices to gain the experience necessary to become valued members of staff Delivers nationally recognized qualifications based on standards defined by you as employers The way in which you can build on the foundations an apprenticeship teaches to develop the sector leaders of tomorrow

5. Apprenticeships – What's in them? The Specification for Apprenticeship Standards in England (SASE) Principal Qualification (QCF) Functional skills –Maths –English –ICT (Where appropriate to job role) Employee Rights and Responsibilities Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)

6. Current Logistics Apprenticeship Frameworks Available 10 Frameworks –Driving Goods Vehicles –Traffic Office –Mail and Package Services –Warehousing & Storage –Logistics Operations –Supply Chain Management –International Trade & Logistics Operations –Commercial Moving –Maritime Occupations –Express Logistics

7. The Professional Development Stairway

8. Do you want to join us? – your sector needs you. Chaired by: Builders Merchants Federation UK Warehouse Association Port Skills & Safety Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport Institute of Couriers Skills for Logistics British International Freight Association Freight Transport Association Road Haulage Association Occupational Craft Skills Groups Fleet Management Supply Chain Operations Management Logistics Operations Terminal Operations International Trade Wholesaling Warehousing Driving Mail & Packages Supply Chains Electronics Pharmaceuticals Clothing & Footwear Paper & Print Furniture Petro-Chemicals Food & Drink Construction Automotive Defence Utilities Shared User

9. How you can help Skills for Logistics is currently undertaking some very important work on the National Occupational Standards which underpin qualifications. One of these important pieces of work includes: The role of the Purchasing Clerk /Officer/Manager If you would like to help or more information please contact john.bowman@skillsforlogistics.org

10. Want to know more? Professional Development Stairway –http://thestairway.org/http://thestairway.org/ Apprenticeships Occupational Craft Skills Groups –John Lawrence – john.lawrence@skillsforlogistics.orgjohn.lawrence@skillsforlogistics.org

11. Summary Apprenticeships – what are they? Apprenticeships – what's in them? Current Logistics Apprenticeships The Professional Development Stairway Do you want to join us – your sector needs you How you can help? Want to know more?