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Apprentice
The Transport Operations & Commercial Driving Apprenticeship allows for entry into the Freight Distribution and haulage Sector, with a broad exposure to day to day operations.
Apprentices are employed by a Business for the duration of the Programme (2 years) and will earn as they learn! As part of this full-time employment, Apprentices are released one day per week during College (26 weeks per annum) to attend Lectures in ATU Sligo.
The core subjects for each year are as follows
Semester 1
No specific on the job modules
Personal Effectiveness and ICT Skills (Online)
Introduction to Supply Chain Management (Online)
Principles of Professional Driving (Online)
Introduction to HGV Technology CVRT
(Workshop Based)
Semester 2
Driver Test Comletion and CPC Training
Customer Care(Online)
Work Based Portfolio
Warehousing and Distribution (Online)
Introduction to Finance
Semester 1
No specific on the job modules
Road Freight Operations and Route Plan
Customs and International Trade
Legal Studies for the Transport Industry
Health and Safety at work( vehicale safety)
Semester 2
Work Based Portfolio
Introduction to Management (supervision and Organisation Behaviour)
Enterprise and Market Development
Sustainable Transport Operations and Technologies
What makes an ideal Applicant for this programme?
There are many roles available along the Freight, Logistics, Shipping and Distribution industries. The Transport Operations & Commercial Driving Apprenticeship will provide academic knowledge of the connecting parts of the Irish Logistics industry and experience within the workplace.
Upon completion, Graduate Apprentices will be able to choose their own path to further their career, with experience and qualification on the national framework of qualifications as solid foundation to spring from.
Course Structure
This is a two year, earn while you learn apprenticeship programme with an approved employer. It combines on the job training with academic study.
Year 1
Year 2
Higher Certificate in Business in Transport Services
The academic programme is delivered over two years (September – May inclusive). You will spend four days per week during the academic term, working with your employer, on the job. You will spend one day per week attending online classes. There is one intake each year in September.
4 days in the workplace
Complete all employer requirement for role
Complete work based learning
September to May
1day in online classes
Lecture 1
1.5 hours
Break
15 minute
Lecture 2
2.5 hours
Lunch
1.5 hours
Lecture 3
1 hour
Case study time
30 minute
Who is it for?
If you want to pursue a career in commercial driving, and want to learn about the wider aspects of the role of the commercial driver, this apprenticeship will be of interest.
It is suitable for school leavers and career changers who meet the programme entry requirements.
What does an apprentice commercial driver do?
There are many roles that you can have as an apprentice commercial driver.
You will learn about the industry, your employer’s business and the role of the driver while you are preparing for your driving qualifications.
Driver’s Helper
Transport Operations
Warehouse Operations
What Qualification will I achieve?
The academic award for this apprenticeship is a Higher Certificate (NFQ level 6) in Business in Transport Services. You will also achieve the C/CE driver license.
Entry Requirements(All applicants must)
Minimum entry requirements are a grade 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.) can apply for entry onto year 1 of the programme
A mature candidate, over the age of 23, who does not hold qualifications as set out above, but who:
Has a minimum of two years’ experience working as a commercial driver
Recommended by their employer and
Demonstrates the correct attitudes, behaviours and literacy skills
Holders of Existing C/CE licences
If you already hold a valid full C / CE licence category (for the duration of the programme) you can apply for exemption from the 5 credit Driving Test Module TECH06023.
English Proficiency
All lectures, tutorials and practical work are delivered through English. It is vitally important that students who are not native English speakers have the required standard prior to programme entry.
The required minimum proficiency score in English for entry is IELTS 5.5 overall, with a minimum score of 5 in each component.
Programme Fee
Apprentices are required to pay €800 per annum student registration fee to ATU.
On Road Driver Training information
The Preparation and completion of the HGV ‘C & CE’ Driving test will take place during Year 1 of this apprenticeship. The On Road Training will be provided by an approved panel of private driver training providers. All will be registered with the Road Safety Authority and certified to provide this training to a high standard. Funding from the HEA has been agreed to cover the costs of the training.
A subgroup of CSG committee has been formed to cover
There are many elements to consider in preparing for the driving test
- Apprentices must have a full ‘B’ licence
- Apprentices will have to complete a theory test to attain a learner permit for a’C’ Licence
- Apprentices will have to complete a medical in order to attain a learner permit
- Driving lessons must take place with approved training providers
- Driver CPC – Case Study test will take place before the driving test
- Walkaround element of the Driver CPC will take place on the same day as the driving test
- Once you pass the ‘C’ licence the apprentice will then apply for a learner permit for a ‘CE’
CSG timeline and requirements for preparing for the driving test
The CSG have agreed an indicative plan (roadmap) for employers and apprentices to understand the timeline and requirements for preparing for the driving test as follows
Driver training (test) centres
The CSG have agreed that initially the apprentices will complete their on-road training from defined centres (this will be updated based on the location apprentices are based on an annual basis) These centres are chosen as they are RSA driver test centres where the apprentices will undertake the driving test. Completing the on-road training from these centres will assist apprentices in being familiar with the driver test route and have the space for learning various manoeuvres of the truck. This will be reviewed based on the location of the students. The initial locations are as follows
