International Trade & Logistics Apprenticeships
With ever increasing globalisation, the economy relies on the efficient movement of goods and services across the world. Having the right skill set to ensure products arrive on time, in the right condition and in accordance with legal requirements of each country is critical to any business trading internationally. Goods held up in transit cost businesses money. The apprenticeship in international trade and logistics involves administration and customer service for processing export and insurance documentation, customs clearance and organising the movement of goods by road, rail, sea or air.
Individuals who work as part of a team arranging the import and export of goods on behalf of customers or their own business. Job roles include:
- Freight Forwarder
- Import or Export Administrator
International trade and logistics apprenticeships are available at intermediate level (level 2).
- Developing effective working relationships
- Obtaining information on goods in transit
- Selecting methods for transporting goods
- Arranging transportation by road, air, rail or sea
- Processing customs, transport and financial documentation
- Selecting service providers for transporting goods
- Arranging the transportation of goods using different transport modes
- Preparing documentation for the transport of goods
Individuals will gain a Diploma in International Trade and Logistics as well as functional skills in Maths, English and ICT which are core aspects of an apprenticeship programme.
An International Trade and Logistics apprenticeship at Level 2 will take approximately 14 months to complete.
There are no mandatory entry requirements. The level is determined by an assessment of the individual’s job role. Individuals will be drawn from a diverse range of backgrounds and will have a range of experience, age, personal achievements and, in some cases, prior qualifications and awards which may count towards achievement of an apprenticeship.
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