NVQs (LGV)

Driving Goods Vehicles NVQ Level 2 (EDI)
Every day, 1.3 million people go to work without the skills they need to do their jobs well. National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) are work-related, competence-based qualifications. They are based on national occupational standards developed by sector skills councils and standard-setting bodies in consultation with employers. As such, NVQs reflect the skills and knowledge required by people working in particular industries. With help from STT, you are now able to invest in the development of your staff giving them the ability, confidence and motivation to deliver real bottom line benefit for both themselves and business alike.

As a leading Training Provider, STT has aligned itself with industry leaders and by working in partnership with the Learning & Skills Council, Train to Gain and the South East Essex College amongst others, our qualified assessors and Internal Verifiers will carry out on-the-job assessments leading to LGV Drivers gaining an NVQ Level 2 in Driving Goods Vehicles OR similar in Distribution, Warehousing & Storage. When Driver CPC is delivered simultaneously with an NVQ, the additional cost for CPC underpinning is virtually zero. FREE to most candidates, completion of one of our courses (equivalent to five GCSE’s at grade A-C) will lead to greatly enhanced opportunities within the transport logistics industry.

The Qualification – Driving Goods Vehicles (Level 2)
This Course is an approved course for carrying out assessments leading to LGV drivers gaining an NVQ Level 2 in Driving Goods Vehicles. Accredited by Education Development International (EDI), although preferable to be already employed in the transport logistics industry, it is not necessary to hold a licence above the basic ‘car license’ (currently DVLA category B) in order to start working towards the qualifications. The Level 2 Qualification is for goods vehicle drivers who can demonstrate a level of competence in order to conduct their role effectively. This competence is more than that required whilst driving a goods vehicle that is laden with a typical load. Drivers must demonstrate a sufficient level of competence to complete seven mandatory units to gain the award. The units include demonstrating competencies in pre-driving checks (including the use of tachograph) and monitoring the loading of goods. Additional units give candidates the opportunity to show competence in unloading goods vehicles and coupling and uncoupling goods vehicles if these form part of their job.

Candidates will cover the following areas whilst on the course:-

• Monitoring the loading of the vehicle by others.
• Completing pre-driving preparations.
• Maintaining the safety and the security of the load, self and property.
• Awareness of driving conditions.
• Operating the vehicle systems.
• Driving the vehicle on public roads.
• Driving the vehicle in restricted spaces.

Additional Units
• Unloading the vehicle
• Coupling and uncoupling the vehicle.

Drivers must obtain all 7 mandatory units for a full award. The additional 2 units do not form part of the qualification but are available to candidates who have the opportunity to demonstrate competence in these areas.

The Qualification - Distribution, Warehousing & Storage (Level 2)
This qualification is designed for newcomers to the distribution and warehousing business and tests your understanding of basic operations including processing orders, assembling bulk orders and placing goods and materials in storage. Candidates must complete all units in Group A which include:-

• Contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.
• Work effectively in own organisation.
• Contribute to keeping the workplace secure.

Candidates also complete five optional units from any of the four optional groups which cover:-

• Goods receipt.
• Storage & Dispatch.
• Promoting Products to Customers.
• Customer Services.
• Organisational Effectiveness.

How are the Courses structured?
The stages are:-
• Induction
• Training (if needed).
• Portfolio building (evidence gathered throughout course)
• Assessment, which comprises of observation (onsite/on job); checking knowledge and understanding through questioning; Product Evidence (natural occurring paperwork on job); Witness testimonies.
• End of test assessment by lead assessor.

Benefits
Organisations that achieve NVQ endorsement for their staff will benefit from:-

• Evidence of external quality assurance and independent EDI audit.
• Learner certificates issued by a nationally accredited awarding body.
• Increased motivation & confidence of staff.
• Improved recruitment & retention of staff.
• Improved business performance.
• Improved business efficiency.
• Greater Customer Satisfaction.
• GREATER PROFITS.

Training needn’t be a challenge. Through STT you can invest in an expert skills service at no cost to your business. It’s never been easier to get your business up to speed. Call us today and see the benefits of working with STT, your Training Partner.