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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, which is set by the employer. As part of this full-time employment, one day a week Apprentices are released to attend Lectures in Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) or Munster Technological University (MTU) 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 (college)
Introduction to Customer Service (college)
Communications and Professional Skills (college)
Introduction to Customs and Int. Trade (college)
IT Fundamentals (college)
IT Practical (on the job)
Team working (on the job)
Reflective Journal (on the job)

YEAR 2

Road Freight Logistics (college)
Air Freight Logistics (college)
Sea Freight Logistics (college)
Distribution & Warehousing (college)
Understanding Customer Service (on the job)
Reflective Journal (on the job)
Work based project (on the job)

JOBS AVAILABLE

DHL SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS ASSOCIATE APPRENTICE PROGRAMME (Dublin & Cork based)
January 19, 2023

Hawthorn Logistics is now looking to recruit a Logistics Apprentice to join their growing team.
January 11, 2023

IWT International Warehousing & Transport
June 21, 2022

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.

WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?

H7/O6 or above in five leaving certificate (or equivalent) subjects. A minimum of grade O6 must be obtained in English. A minimum of grade O6 or a B2 or above in Foundation level must be obtained in mathematics.
Holders of a QQI Level 5 or Level 6 (or equivalent) in cognate areas (e.g. business, logistics and distribution, supply chain management, etc
Applicants may also be eligible to become apprentices via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

You must be offered an apprenticeship role in a Logistics organisation to become a Logistics Apprentice. To obtain a list of logistics companies registered for the LAA programme and further guidance on how to get a placement, please register your details in the ‘Register your Interest’ section or contact us on

Registration for The Logistics Associate Apprenticeship Programme September 2023 is now open!

TESTIMONIALS

BENEFITS FOR APPRENTICES

Level 6 Award ‘Higher Certificate in Logistics’
Internationally recognised qualification
Earning while learning
Gaining valuable on the job experience
Accessing Third level Education
Clear ladder of progression

WHO IS THE PROGRAMME FOR?

Graduates
Career changers
School leavers
Existing employees

COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION CYCLE

The Apprenticeship programme commences in mid – September in TU Dublin and MTU Cork and finishes in May (the cycle is aligned to TU Dublin and MTU academic year).

PROGRAMME TUITION FUNDING

The apprentice pays an annual student registration fee for each of the two years. The current charge is €800 annually which can be paid by the student or the employer on their behalf.

WORK-BASED MENTOR

Each apprentice will be assigned a work-based mentor within the employing organisation who will be an experienced member of staff and with a TU Dublin and MTU Academic Supervisor. The work-based mentor will use their specific organisational and industry knowledge to guide the apprentice helping them to navigate corporate culture and gain an understanding of their role and duties in the organisation.

EXAMPLE OF OCCUPATIONS/CAREER PATHS

Distribution Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Logistics Specialists

Warehouse Manager

Freight Forwarder

Inventory Manager

Shipping Agent

Transport Manager

Transport Planner /Co-ordinator

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

Registration for The Logistics Associate Apprenticeship Programme September 2023 is now open!

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