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The apprenticeship is aimed at individuals who want to gain skills in this industry. Some of the wider skills developed through this Apprenticeship. For example, are risk assessments, PPE, COSHH and safe systems of work. You will develop skills in handling of products, using a range of equipment and machinery. You will develop communication skills, problem solving skills and team leader skills.

This is a work-based Apprenticeship, you will learn through on and off the job activities. Meeting regularly with your appointed assessor to gain knowledge and demonstrate skills and behaviours.

This Apprenticeship covers KSB (knowledge (know it) skills (show it) & behaviours (live it).

The above will be shown through evidence collected and produced by you. The KSB are embedded into Duties:
There are 13 duties in total. And each duty maps directly to a KSB.

Example of duties include:

• Maintain a safe working environment
• Ensure that prior to dispatch, all goods are inspected for damage
• Move and store goods safely, securely and efficiently
• Support delivery operatives in the safe and efficient loading and unloading of goods

You will be assessed using the following methods: Professional discussion, observation, producing work-based evidence, witness testimonies, written assignments.

• Final EPA (End Point Assessment)
• At the end of any apprenticeship is an EPA. This EPA as 2 components
• First component is an interview underpinned by portfolio of evidence
• Second component is an observation followed by questions

Apprentices without Level 1 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment.

For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the Apprenticeship’s English and Maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.

This is a work-based course, although you may be required to attend sessions to learn concepts relating to Warehouse operative in agreement with your employer. Attendance to these sessions, where applicable, will support your achievement of the apprenticeship.

If you are undertaking Functional Skills as part of your Apprenticeship, you will be required to attend College for a block week of teaching, per Functional Skill subject. This will be discussed at your enrolment and induction.

Throughout your Apprenticeship, you will be required to record the number of hours you spend learning and training. This will be equivalent to 20% of your working hours for the whole duration of the Apprenticeship.

This can be achieved through a range of methods, such as work-related training, or self-study within your usual working week.

This will be agreed with your employer at the start of your Apprenticeship.