Driving goods vehicles - level 3 apprenticeship framework
This framework sets out the standards and criteria you must meet to complete the apprenticeship programme and receive your apprenticeship certificate for level three driving goods vehicles. This is the only level 3 training in this skill acceptable for apprenticeshipsni funding.
About the framework
This framework specifies the standards and the criteria for the delivery of level 3 apprenticeship training to achieve qualified status within logistics sector.
If you successfully complete the apprenticeship you'll be awarded a level 3 qualification and be recognised as a qualified person within the industry sector.
Mandatory outcomes
Achievement of a level 3 apprenticeship in driving goods vehicles will be assessed by verification through the appropriate awarding body.
You must complete a combined competence-based and knowledge-based qualification in your chosen pathway, along with the mandatory essential skills qualifications.
Mandatory essential skills
To successfully complete the apprenticeship, you must achieve the following essential skills qualifications as part of the apprenticeship or already hold a recognised equivalent:
- application of number – level 2
- communication – level 2
- information and communication technology – level 2
However, any qualifications you already have are assessed against the framework requirements and may result in an exemption from the above.
Competency and knowledge qualifications – pathway options
Apprentices need to complete a combined competency-based and knowledge-based qualification in their chosen pathway, selected from the lists below.
Pathway one – van driver / team leader
Combined competence and knowledge based qualification:
Pathway two – rigid vehicle driver / team leader
Combined competence and knowledge based qualification:
Pathway three – articulated / drawbar driver / team leader
Combined competence and knowledge based qualification:
Eligibility and entry to the programme
You must be a new employee, or an existing employee taking on a new role to take part in the programme.
Employers may apply their own criteria at the recruitment stage.
Entry to the level 3 apprenticeship is by progression from the apprenticeshipsni level 2 framework in driving goods vehicles.
You may also enter the level 3 apprenticeship, subject to assessment by the training contractor and employer, if you've:
- already gained significant work experience in your occupational area, which could be considered as meeting the requirements of the level 2 driving goods vehicles framework and can show you can achieve a level 3 standard
- previously achieved a relevant level 2 recognised vocational qualification that is a mandatory requirement of the Level 2 apprenticeshipsni driving goods vehicles framework
See also the DfE operational requirements.
Duration
Apprenticeship duration can vary and will be agreed between the apprentice, training contractor and employer.
Related knowledge
Apprentices must achieve one of the employee rights and responsibilities qualifications listed below:
- Highfield Level 2 Award in Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry 600/3313/7
Responsibilities
It's the training contractor/ college's responsibility to make sure all components of this framework are delivered in line with apprenticeshipsni operational requirements.
The apprentice must be employed from day one.
Further information
The content of this framework (Framework No 404 Issue 07: 09/24) has been agreed by the Department for the Economy.
For further information, contact: