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The qualification – Driving Goods Vehicles In consultation with the freight logistics industry, awarding bodies and other partners, Skills for Logistics have developed a Driving Goods Vehicles S/NVQ at two levels. The Level 2 Qualification is for goods vehicle drivers who can demonstrate a level of competence in order to conduct their role effectively. This competence is more than that required by the relevant statutory driving test, as it requires driving skills to be shown whilst driving a goods vehicle that is laden with a typical load. Drivers must demonstrate a sufficient level of competence to complete 7 mandatory units to gain the award. The units include demonstrating competencies in pre-driving checks (including the use of tachographs) and monitoring the loading of goods. Additional units give candidates the opportunity to show competence in unloading goods vehicles, and coupling and uncoupling goods vehicles if these form part of their job role. The Level 3 Qualification is for drivers who can show broader driving competencies and be considered as professional goods vehicle drivers. This qualification therefore builds on the competencies required for the level 2 qualification. This qualification also requires skills to be shown whilst driving a goods vehicle that is laden with a typical load. Optional units give candidates the opportunity to show competence in other areas; obtaining information about the collection and delivery of loads, planning routes and timings, loading vehicles, coupling and coupling vehicles. Drivers at either level are encouraged to achieve as many units against which they can demonstrate competence and not just the minimum number of units required. Individuals can work towards either qualification whilst developing the knowledge and skills required for the relevant Large Goods Vehicle driving test and licence. It is not necessary to hold a licence above the basic ‘car licence’ (currently DVLA category B), in order to start working towards the qualifications. Level 2
Drivers must obtain all 7 mandatory units for a full award. The additional 2 units do not form part of the qualification, but are available for candidates who have the opportunity to demonstrate competence in these areas.
Drivers must obtain all 8 mandatory units, plus at least any 2 optional units for a full award. The additional 2 units do not form part of the qualification, but are available for those who have the opportunity to demonstrate competence in these areas. IOC, Green Man Tower, 332 Goswell Road, Islington, London, EC1V 7LQ |
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