Logistics UK chief urges members to respond to review of logistics skills

Launched by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) recently, the review is actively seeking feedback on what is working and what needs to change. It is the first opportunity to review the occupational map for the strategic route of transport and logistics skills training and have a say in what it should look like in the future.

“Apprenticeships provide a vital route into our sector for those who are keen to ‘earn while they learn’,” Wells said, “but it is vital that those standards are fit for purpose and offer appropriate training and learning opportunities. We are urging our members to take the chance to respond to this consultation so that future training opportunities deliver the very best outcomes, both for the individual and the employer.”

Given that logistics has experienced well-documented problems with filling its skills gaps, IfATE would like to hear from as many employers and stakeholders as possible. This route review will result in a keynote report containing recommendations on how to ensure apprenticeships and wider technical qualifications meet the current and future needs of business, support sustainability and attract new and diverse talent.

A public consultation will run until Friday 4 November 2022, via an online questionnaire, and a series of webinars will be available for discussion and to answer any questions.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for everyone who cares about the future of transport and logistics to play their part in making sure world-class skills training will support the sector for generations to come,” said Jennifer Coupland, Chief Executive of IfATE.

*www.logistics.org.uk/skills

Published On: 06/10/2022 15:51:06

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