Summary
Apprenticeship opportunity to learn all operational functions of exporting & importing all types of cargo to & from global markets (specifically in Ocean freight market). You will complete the International Freight Forwarder Specialist L3 qualification, giving you the knowledge & skills required to develop a successful career in the Freight sector.
Wage
£15,000 a year
Annual salary review
Training course
International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.15pm.
36 hours 15 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 3 March
Duration
1 year 9 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
The apprentice will learn all operational functions involved in exporting and importing of different types of cargo to and from global markets – specifically in the Ocean freight market.
The apprentice will also complete the International Freight Forwarder Specialist L3 qualification, giving them the knowledge & skills required to develop a successful career in the Freight sector.
Day to day tasks will include:
* Arranging for containers to be placed positioned at specific times.
* Booking space on vessels for Ocean Freight shipments.
* Creating and modifying required documentation.
* Submitting customs entries.
* Liaising with customers, suppliers, and international agents.
* Ensuring invoices (both received and sent) are accurate.
* Providing a strong level of customer service throughout.
Where you’ll work
Suite 1
Baker House
4 Horsley Road
Bromley
BR1 3LB
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
SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE 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
International Freight Forwarder Specialist Level 3;
* On the job training delivered by the employer
* Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeships English and mathematics minimum requirement is Entry Level 3
* Allocation of an apprenticeship delivery coach who will carry out regular training
* Assessment and support visits to ensure you acquire new learning, knowledge skills and behaviours to progress and develop
* Identify, track and support 6 hours off the job training activities
* Quarterly formal progress review meetings, identifying learning achievements and next steps
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* Maths & English (grade A*-C/9-4)
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
* Customer care skills
* Administrative skills
* Team working
* Can do attitude