Certificate to Work, the employer led initiative launched by Skills for Logistics (SfL) in partnership with Pearson - that claims to be the world's leading learning company - will standardise the training of new LGV drivers, and show that they have the knowledge, competence and skills to be safe and eco-practical drivers in the future.

 

Working with stakeholders, SfL and Pearson have ensured that the Certificate to Work provides learners with the knowledge, competence and skills that employers are looking for. Comprising several components, including industry licences and certificates as well as formal accredited qualifications, the certificate will set a new standard for new LGV drivers to achieve.

 

Dr Ross Moloney, CEO of Skills for Logistics, said: “It is estimated that for the 2010 – 2020 period, 149,000 new drivers will be needed; the Certificate to Work is positive step for attracting new drivers into the industry irrespective of their experience because they will be able to demonstrate that they have the knowledge, competence and skills to be a safe and eco-practical driver.”

 

Christina Stone, Business development Manager of Pearson, said: “By delivering the Certificate to Work we are confident that the new LGV drivers will be of a high standard and will have the knowledge, competence and skills to work safely in the sector, achieving long term careers.”

 

The certificate will be particularly useful for young, inexperienced NEETS (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), those with experience but are changing career (e.g. warehouse to wheels), and experienced drivers from the MOD who have not previously used their Cat C or Cat C+E licence.

 

It is important to get the right people who want to become an LGV driver to the employers. Candidates will go through a rigorous initial assessment that will ensure they have a clear understanding of what it takes to be an LGV driver. Candidates will not be able to achieve the Certificate to Work unless they have either been working for a logistics employer or been provided with some work experience with an employer.

 

Once a learner has achieved the Certificate to Work, employers will know they have everything they need to carry out the role of an LGV Driver.

 

Candidates who register onto the Certificate to Work will also become members of the Logistics Guild, giving access to further help including The Logistics Guild Credit Union, which offers finance for new learners so they can achieve the Certificate to Work.

 

For further information on the Certificate to Work programme, visit: http://www.skillsforlogistics.org
http://logisticsguild.com 
http://www.edexcel.com/quals/ctw

 

 

Photo: Dr Ross Moloney, CEO of Skills for Logistics