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Services to Business at Wakefield College work hard to develop a real understanding of the current and future skills needs of the logistics workforce. Working with our strategic partners at Skills for Logistics, we are able to provide a specialised service to companies in West Yorkshire and beyond to effectively and efficiently meet those needs.

Our courses also touch on the transportation and Warehousing sectors. Our strong links with the industry mean that the training we have developed is relevant, cost-effective and realistically delivered to fit into this highly commercially competitive environment.

We appreciate that the nature of this constantly active industry means that your demands differ, so we work with you around shift patterns and seasonal issues to ensure you get the training which is right for you.

We can also offer help and assistance with the National Road Haulage Operator CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) and the future Driver CPC regulations.

We offer courses from NVQ in Logistics in Carrying and Delivering Goods and Traffic Office through to Driving Goods Vehicles in Levels 2 and 3 and NVQs in Distribution, Warehousing and Storage Operations. Another option could be courses on the Carriage of Dangerous Goods (ADR) Drivers for which we can also offer refresher courses.

Other courses include the Carriage of Dangerous Goods (ADR) for Office Staff, through to Digital Tachographs, Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving (SAFED), Work Related Road Safety & Risk Management as well as the C&G Driving Goods Vehicles Technical Certificate.

We also offer Foundation Degrees in Logistics and Supply Management and also offer the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply's Graduate Diploma.

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In order to engage in road haulage operations, persons need to demonstrate professional competence. This is a legal requirement as laid down by EU legislation and the Department for Transport.

This is achieved by candidates attending an approved Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training course and passing OCR examinations. The examinations for Road Haulage National comprise two multiple choice papers and a case study with questions.

The three examinations cover:

Unit 1 (Code Module) - 30 multiple choice questions in 45 minutes.
Unit 2 (Freight National) - 40 multiple choice questions in 60 minutes.
Unit 4 (Case Study) - This is a 2 hour examination in which you have to answer a number of questions based on a pre-released case study.

Candidates will need to achieve a 70% pass in units 1 & 2, and a 50% pass in unit 4 to be awarded the Road Haulage National Certificate of Professional Competence.

OCR Level 3 Operator Certificate of Professional Competence in National Road Haulage
The Operator Certificate of Professional Competence in National Road Haulage Transport will be appropriate for those who need, or wish, to hold the pre-requisite qualification of professional competence for the purpose of Operator Licensing in the UK.

OCR Level 3 Operator Certificate of Professional Competence in International Road Haulage
The Operator Certificate of Professional Competence in International Road Haulage Transport will be appropriate for those who need, or wish to, hold the pre-requisite qualification of professional competence for the purpose of Operator Licensing in an international context.

CPC Driver Certificate of Professional Competence
A new qualification for professional bus, coach and lorry drivers - the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) - has been given the Government go-ahead. In future, just holding a vocational driving licence will not be sufficient for someone who wishes to drive such vehicles for a living.

NVQ in Logistics - Carry and Deliver Goods
This NVQ enables those working as drivers of commercial vehicles, whose job it is to collect, carry and deliver goods, to demonstrate their skills and knowledge against the standard expected of the logistics and haulage industry. It will also enable the candidate to broaden their knowledge of related haulage topics and help to prepare them for the new Drivers CPC

NVQ in Logistics - Traffic Office
This NVQ enables those working in a traffic office of a haulage company to demonstrate their skills and knowledge against the standard expected of the logistics and haulage industry. It will also enable the candidate to broaden their knowledge of related haulage topics.

NVQ in Logistics - Driving Goods Vehicles Levels 2 and 3
This NVQ enables those working as drivers of commercial vehicles to demonstrate a level of competence in order to conduct their role effectively. They will be required to demonstrate their skills and knowledge against the standard expected of the logistics and haulage industry. It will also enable the candidate to broaden their knowledge of related haulage topics and help to prepare them for the new Drivers CPC

NVQ Levels 1, 2 & 3 Distribution, Warehousing and Storage Operations
This suite of NVQs enable those working in the warehousing and distribution sector to demonstrate their existing competences, broaden their industry knowledge and gain a greater understanding of the industry and the part they play their companies performance.

Carriage of Dangerous Goods (ADR) Office Staff
Staff responsible for the planning, despatching, administration and selling of dangerous goods require adequate training in the nature of the dangers and how to follow correct operating procedures.

Digital Tachographs
Digital tachographs are electronic devices that record driving time, rest and break periods, and will need to be used by operators to monitor their drivers’ compliance with EU drivers’ hour’s rules.

Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving (SAFED)
The Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving (SAFED) standard has been developed by a consortium of leading industry specialists and is aimed at improving the safe and fuel efficient driving techniques of large goods vehicle (LGV) drivers. Case studies show that improved driving skills can reduce a company’s fuel use by up to 9% and can reduce the number of accidents.

Work Related Road Safety & Risk Management
Is your company at risk?.........Some employers believe incorrectly that provided they comply with certain road traffic law requirements, such as ensuring that company vehicles have a valid MOT certificate, they are doing all that is necessary to ensure the safety of their employees when on the road.

C&G Driving Goods Vehicles Technical Certificate
This vocationally related qualification has been designed by City & Guilds to support Government initiatives towards the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). This qualification does not infer occupational competence.

Foundation Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
This course is one of a range of Business and Management courses offered by the school of Professional studies which is a Centre of Vocational Excellence (COVE) for Enterprise Management.

Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply - Graduate Diploma
The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) is the professional body representing those engaged in the purchasing and supply function in industry and the public service. The award of Institute membership is the hallmark of the professionally qualified in purchasing and supply. It is increasingly being demanded by employers as a key to appointment and promotion.

Managing Occupational Road Risk
Managing Occupational Road Risk (MORR) is part of Work Related Road Safety and Risk Management, a suite of training and development courses offering guidance, advice and business solutions for organisations and employers seeking to implement effective road risk management procedures.

Safer Driver and Risk Awareness
The Safer Driver and Risk Awareness Course is part of Work Related Road Safety and Risk Management, a suite of training and development courses offering guidance, advice and business solutions for organisations and employers seeking to implement effective road risk management procedures.

In Company Driver Recruitment Assessment
The In-Company Driver Recruitment Assessment is part of Work Related Road Safety & Risk Management, a suite of training and development courses offering guidance, advice and business solutions for organisations and employers seeking to implement effective road risk management procedures.

On Road Risk Assessments
On Road Risk Assessment is part of Work Related Road Safety and Risk Management, a suite of training and development courses offering guidance, advice and business solutions for organisations and employers seeking to implement effective road risk management procedures. This particular course is aimed at assessing risks posed by drivers, enabling employers to make informed decisions on the provision of driver training and development.

Defensive Driver Training Courses
Defensive Driver Training is part of Work Related Road Safety and Risk Management, a suite of training and development courses offering guidance, advice and business solutions for organisations and employers seeking to implement effective road risk management procedures.

Lift Truck Operations NVQ Level 2
If you work as a Fork Lift Truck Operator, this NVQ will enable you to demonstrate your skills and knowledge against the standard expected by the logistics industry.

Driving Skills for Life
This course is aimed at enhancing and improving drivers’ knowledge and understanding of current legislation and modern driving techniques.

We also run various courses on Work Related Road Safety. To talk to us on any issues that you may have regarding training on this topic, or to discuss a course that would work for you, please contact Mick Yates on 01924 789715.

Another benefit of using Services to Business for your training is that many of the courses that we offer can be tailored to accommodate the Logistics industry and your own special requirements.

Examples include:

• Purchasing & Supply
• Business & Administration
• Business Improvement Techniques
• Cleaning qualifications for your staff
• Customer Service
• Conflict Handling & Management
• Retail skills (for any staff that may sell)
• First Aid
• First Aid Refresher
• Health and Safety
• IT- from beginner to programmers
• Accounting
• Team Leading
• Management
• Skills For Life- basic skills with english and maths
• Marketing your business
• Personnel

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To book a place on any of our courses or to find out more information, call us on 01924 789715 or complete an e-form with your details and we will contact you.

Skills For Logistics
Skills for Logistics is the Sector Skills Council which works alongside companies involved in moving, handling or storing goods.

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