This section provides information relating to our activities in Scotland, including details of the organisations we work with to serve the sector in Scotland.
Logistics Skills Agreement
Skills for Logistics has been tasked by government to establish what the skill needs of the industry are, through developing a Logistics Skills Agreement.
This Agreement is aimed at getting the right skills at the right time for the right people rather than having the wrong training available which will continue to prevent you from getting the best out of your people.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships have traditionally provided the ideal method for bringing young people into many industries. We can now build on this tradition to enable employers to offer reliable training linked to recognised national qualifications across their business whatever part of the freight transport sector they operate within.
Apprentices gain their initial experience and qualifications by driving, working in the warehouse or in the office. With the right motivation and ability apprentices can go on to achieve a level three SVQ that is recognised as equivalent to three good higher grades.
Visit the Apprenticheship page for further information
Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs)
SVQs are practical work-based qualifications that are recognised by employers and colleges throughout the UK. They are awarded to people who have proved their skill, knowledge and understanding of all aspects of their job. These qualifications demonstrate an individual's occupational competence in their job role.
Skills for Logistics have developed a range of SVQs for the road freight industry including driving, warehouse work and traffic office duties. A fact sheet is available for each SVQ, which includes further information and the units required for each SVQ level. Contact details are at the bottom of this page.
Visit the SVQ page for further information
Get Up to Speed
The “Get Up To Speed” e-learning application contains material which supports learning relevant to the DSA theory test for Category C or C+E licences and the Driving Goods Vehicles level 2 Scottish/National Vocational Qualification.
The material is useful for:
- Existing LGV drivers who wish to brush up basic skills and knowledge in order to do their job more effectively
- Anyone training to be an LGV driver, particularly through an Apprenticeship, the Scottish Driver Training Scheme or the Young LGV Driver Scheme.
Learners may use this application with or without the support of a tutor or trainer.
Request access to the Get Up to Speed application from Skills for Logistics.
Young Driver Scheme (YDS)
The Young LGV Driver Scheme is managed by Skills for Logistics on behalf of the Department for Transport.
The scheme provides the opportunity for a young person to obtain a full Category C driving licence at the age of 18 rather than 21 and a Category C+E licence before his or her 21st birthday. By taking the scheme, young drivers are able to do a real and productive job, whilst receiving first-class training towards LGV licence acquisition and industry specific, nationally recognised qualifications.
Visit the YDS page for further information
Scottish Driver Training Scheme (SDTS)
The Scottish Driver Training Scheme (SDTS) is a Scottish Road Haulage Modernisation Fund initiative which ran from 2003 to 2006 to help the industry recruit, train and develop the skills of the nation’s lorry drivers.
SDTS enables a haulage or any other company holding an Operators Licence (‘O’ Licence) to identify a person aged 21 or over, who will receive first-class training to obtain a Category C driving licence or upgrade to a Category C+E driving licence and then go on to obtain an industry specific, nationally recognised qualification. This person can be a new recruit or an existing employee.
Skills for Logistics is now exploring alternative driving schemes to replace the SDTS.
Management Training and Development
To assist Scottish companies in addressing management training and development needs a portfolio of training providers has been produced. This work was funded by the Scottish Executive through the Scottish Road Haulage Modernisation Fund. The information contained within was last updated in Spring 2005. During the time allowed it has not been possible to evaluate the quality and suitability of this provision, however all are known to be recognised providers of other services to the sector.
All of the providers listed can arrange programmes on the client’s premises, providing they are suitable. They can also provide programmes at other venues by mutual consent with the client. Most of the organisations also run “open” courses at various venues; details of their current programmes can be obtained from the providers.
With so many variables it has not been possible to record Training Provider fees. Numbers attending, client location, venue etc can affect programmes costs. It is recommended that companies obtain written quotations from training providers prior to any development being undertaken.
For details of training providers offering management training within Scotland view the Management Training Directory.
Logistics Sector National Profile
The Scottish national profile is an indepth labour market report of the Scottish logistics sector, giving key figures on business and workforce as well as recruitment and skills issues on a regional level from the recent national employer skills survey.
Useful Links
Visit the useful links section of the website for details of organisations providing further advice and information.
