Summary
A Level 3 International Freight Forwarding Apprenticeship is designed for individuals looking to develop expertise in managing the movement of goods across global supply chains. Apprentices gain knowledge of international trade regulations, customs procedures, freight operations, and logistics planning.
Wage
£14,526.20 to £23,492.04 a year
Our apprentice will receive a monthly wage and also be included in the quarterly company profit share scheme
Training course
International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
Hours
Our working hours are 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 28 April
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* working as part of the operations team
* helping arrange global deliveries
* answering the phone and writing emails
* contacting suppliers for rates
* quoting customers
* planning transport and deliveries
* working as part of the team to ensure our customers get the best service
Where you’ll work
Premier House 24 Brunel Way
Segensworth East
Fareham
Hampshire
PO15 5SD
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED
Your training course
International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Select freight forwarding services based on customer requirements, taking into account country specific factors, delivery times and modes.
* Use generic or bespoke ICT systems in order to enter and monitor data on importing or exporting goods.
* Book, plan and monitor international shipments, using manual or ICT systems, in accordance with the rules and regulations that apply to that area of the world and to the goods consigned.
* Prepare a customs declaration to a national standard, or give custom clearance instructions to a third party.
* Use data systems to submit the information required by customs authorities as part of the management of the international movement of goods.
* Produce freight costings and invoices in line with Incoterms, customer profile or sales contract.
* Identify and source data from customers, systems or colleagues.
* Identify and resolve problems in line with responsibilities.
* Create and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external customers.
* Adapt communication based on the situation and the audience.
* Identify problems outside of limits of responsibility and escalate within company policy.
* Communicate in writing, preparing communications on technical matters.
* Communicate with others verbally, including internal and external customers.
* Air. Use and adapt terminology appropriate to the air freight industry.
* Air. Select and use documentation appropriate to the air freight industry.
* Ocean. Use and adapt terminology appropriate to the ocean freight industry.
* Ocean. Select and use documentation appropriate to the ocean freight industry.
* Road. Use and adapt terminology appropriate to the road freight industry.
* Road. Select and use documentation appropriate to the road freight industry.
* Select freight forwarding services based on customer requirements, taking into account country specific factors, delivery times and modes.
* Use generic or bespoke ICT systems in order to enter and monitor data on importing or exporting goods.
* Book, plan and monitor international shipments, using manual or ICT systems, in accordance with the rules and regulations that apply to that area of the world and to the goods consigned.
* Prepare a customs declaration to a national standard, or give custom clearance instructions to a third party.
* Use data systems to submit the information required by customs authorities as part of the management of the international movement of goods.
* Produce freight costings and invoices in line with Incoterms, customer profile or sales contract.
* Identify and source data from customers, systems or colleagues.
* Identify and resolve problems in line with responsibilities.
* Create and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external customers.
* Adapt communication based on the situation and the audience.
* Identify problems outside of limits of responsibility and escalate within company policy.
* Communicate in writing, preparing communications on technical matters.
* Communicate with others verbally, including internal and external customers.
Your training plan
The training will take place at our workplace, more information will be provided to applicants during the interview process.
More training information
We have worked with SR Apprenticeships previously and were very pleased with the service they provided to our apprentice.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade c)
* Maths (grade c)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* Geography (grade c)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Administrative skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Non judgemental