The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has launched a major review of transport and logistics skills and are requesting feedback to improve current pathways into the sector. It is the first ever opportunity of its kind to strategically review the occupational map for the route and have a say in what it looks like in the future. 

IfATE wants to hear from as many employers and stakeholders as possible for this inaugural focus on a vital sector that has experienced well-documented problems with filling its skills gaps. This route review will result in a keynote report containing recommendations for 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 4th November 2022, via an online questionnaire, and a series of webinars will be available for discussion and to answer any questions.

There are currently 37 apprenticeships in the transport and logistics sector, with four more in development. They span level 2 (GCSE equivalent) to levels 6 and 7 (degree level). The employers involved in their delivery range from small logistic companies to major players like British Airways, Royal Mail and Kuehne Nagel.  

Jennifer Coupland, chief executive of IfATE, said: “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. It is all the more relevant with a mini-budget being announced this week seeking to unleash growth and productivity. Transport and logistics will be vital to that, and we must make sure the current and future workforce is trained to deliver.”