Ports & Logistics
Hull College has an excellent reputation in the field of Ports and Logistics, with a coveted Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) award.
The Ports and Logistics COVE offers full range of work-based skills, academic and specialist training programmes for ports and logistics employees, and is acknowledged as the first point of contact for ports and logistics employers wishing to upskill and train their staff.
For further information about any Ports, Logistics and Transport courses contact Services to Business on 01482 598855 or email information@servicestobusiness.org
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BTEC Level 2 Award in Transporting Passengers by Taxi and Private Hire
The course is designed to support and enhance the knowledge of existing or prospective drivers who wish to develop or begin a career in transporting passengers.
Cargo Handling in Ports (CHIP) Course
The course is suitable for anyone whose job involves the handling of cargo. It may be taken as a refresher course for experienced operatives, or it may be taken as a basic induction course for new operatives.
Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Haulage Operations (Level 3)
This course will give you all the preparation you need to prove “professional competence” and successfully take the Certificate Of Professional Competence in Road Haulage (CPC) qualification
CILT (UK) Level 2 Introductory Certificate in Logistics and Transport
The course is delivered via distance learning and candidates will work at their own pace, as time and work demands allow.
CILT (UK) Level 3 Higher Certificate in Logistics and Transport
The CILT (UK) Level 3 Higher Certificate in Logistics and Transport is delivered as a distance learning course and candidates will work at their own pace, as time and work demands allow.
CILT (UK) Professional Diploma (Level 5)
This course aims to develop a strategic view of logistics and transport operations and to become capable of reviewing operational activities
Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA)
This certificate can only be gained by passing examinations set by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and is valid for 5 years. Classification of Dangerous Goods.
Driver Education & Development (Cars, Vans, LGV & PCV)
The course will enhance and promote sound health and safety-driving practices in all work related driving activities
Edexcel Level 1 BTEC Certificate in Logistics
(Subject to Final Course Accreditation) (Schools) It is planned that employees working in the Sector will give students special an insight into their various job roles.
Foundation Degree in Ports and Logistics Management (International Ports & Logistics) Part Time
The Foundation Degree in Logistics Management Programme is suitable for both United Kingdom and International Students.
ILM IMQ Award in Team Leading (International Ports & Logistics)
This is one of a new range of International Management Qualifications (IMQs) specifically designed to meet the needs of the international market.
IOSH Managing Safely in Ports (International Ports and Logistics)
The Managing Safely in Ports course has been developed by Port Skills and Safety Ltd (PSSL)
Level 2 BTEC Certificate in Transporting Passengers by Bus and Coach
The course covers all aspects of passenger transport driving of buses, coaches and mini-buses and is responsive and current to the latest regulations and codes of practice that form the strategy for a successful integrated transport policy
Lloyd’s Maritime Academy Diploma in Port Management Level 4
Individuals either currently involved in port management activities or those who wish to develop a career in port management in the future.
MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management
The MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management provides an insight from a range of perspectives into how supply chains can be managed.
NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health
Ensuring that line managers have a sound understanding of the principles of managing risk is a key building block of an effective safety culture.
NVQ Level 2 Carry and Deliver Goods
To confirm the candidate’s competences and skills whilst driving a light vehicle, van, motor cycle or pedal cycle.
NVQ Level 2 Driving Goods Vehicles
To confirm the candidate’s competences and skills whilst driving a goods vehicle that is laden with the candidate’s typical load.
NVQ Level 2 in Road Passenger Transport (Bus, Coach, Community Transport)
This course is suitable for those who work as a driver of buses, coaches, or community transport vehicles
NVQ Level 2 in Road Passenger Transport (Taxi)
The NVQ Level 2 in Road Passenger Transport (Taxi) recognises the skills, knowledge and understanding of candidates and allows them to gain a qualification in the workplace that relates to their job area and promotes good working practice.
NVQ Level 2 Port Operations – (Stevedore Pathway, General Port Operations Pathway, Marine Operations Pathway, Passenger Operations Pathway or Team Leader Pathway)
This course has been designed to cover a broader range of activities carried out by port operatives, so that those operatives working in smaller ports and wharves, in leisure ports and with passengers, can all have the opportunity of taking the qualificat
NVQ Level 2 Traffic Office
The NVQ Level 2 Traffic Office qualification has been developed by Skills for Logistics Sector Skills Council In consultation with the freight logistics industry, awarding bodies and other partners. NVQ’s offer a very ‘friendly’ route to candidates.
NVQ Level 3 Distribution, Warehousing and Storage Operations
The Level 3 Qualification is for employees who work in a warehouse or storage depot and who have supervisory or managerial responsibilities.
NVQ Level 3 Driving Goods Vehicles
The level 3 qualification builds on the level 2 qualification and is for drivers who can show broader competencies and be considered as professional goods vehicle drivers
NVQ Level 3 Supervision of Port Operations – (Stevedoring Pathway, General Supervision Pathway, Marine Supervision Pathway, Passenger Supervision Pathway)
This course has been designed to cover a broader range of activities carried out by supervisors of port operations.
Ports & Logistics Taster Day (Schools)
Whether students are practically minded or have their sights set more on an administrative, technical or managerial career, then – in our global economy – the skills learned in the Logistics Sector are transferable anywhere in the world.
Pre-Driver Training Course
It is important to learn safe driving practice from the beginning of your driving career because bad habits are hard to break.
R.T.I.T.B Fork Lift Truck Operator
This Course instructs and refreshes delegates on the correct and safe methods of forklift truck operations to R.T.I.T.B standards.
Slinging and signalling
Learn how to work safely and efficiently as a slinger/banksman. On completion of the course you will understand the statutory requirements and the need for safety training. The course covers types of slings, lifting tackle, selection and inspection, dutie
Specialised Plant and Machinery NVQ Level 2 (Lift Truck and Cranes)
The Specialised Plant and Machinery Operations NVQ Level 2 has three pathways, reflecting the main categories of plant and machinery:
Supervisor and Management Development Short Courses
As busy supervisors and managers we know that sometimes you need a quick fix solution to developing your knowledge or skill in a particular area
The Management of ADR Operations
A course for managers and Supervisors with responsibility for transporting dangerous goods by road across European frontiers
The Management of Dangerous Goods
The transport of dangerous goods is controlled by a number of interacting regulations both national and international.
The Management of IMDG Code Operations
The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) is required to be followed by all British vessels anywhere in the world and all foreign vessels in UK waters.
UK Port Operations National Occupational Standards Workshops (International Ports & Logistics)
For those working in the Global Ports & Logistics Sector who wish to understand how to make best use the UK Ports National Occupational Standards.