The Logistics Associate Apprenticeship (LAA) allows for entry into the Freight, Logistics, Shipping and Distribution industries, with a broad exposure to the different fields that comprise each section. Through acquiring the knowledge, skills and competence to carry out the core operational tasks/responsibilities, qualified Apprentices will be enabled to make a decision as to the direction they wish their career to progress in.
Apprentices are employed by a Business for the duration of the Programme (2 years) and will receive a starting salary. As part of this full-time employment, one day a week Apprentices are released to attend Lectures in Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) or Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) where they will learn the academic side of the industries. The core subjects for each year are as follows;
Year 1
Introduction to Logistics & SCM (in TU Dublin)
Introduction to Customer Service (in TU Dublin)
Communications and Professional Skills (in TU Dublin)
Introduction to Customs and Int. Trade (in TU Dublin)
IT Fundamentals (in TU Dublin)
IT Practical (on the job)
Team working (on the job)
Reflective Journal (on the job)
Year 2
Road Freight Logistics (in TU Dublin)
Air Freight Logistics (in TU Dublin)
Sea Freight Logistics (in TU Dublin)
Distribution & Warehousing (in TU Dublin)
Quantitate Analysis & Excel (in TU Dublin)
Understanding Customer Service (on the job)
Reflective Journal (on the job)
Work based project (on the job)
What makes an ideal Applicant for this programme?
An interest in International Trade and the Global connectivity of the modern World.
A desire for knowledge driven work with problem solving.
A career focus with an open mind on progression possibilities.
