F-TEC – the forklift industry’s dedicated engineering training centre – has been provided with two state-of-the-art hydraulic simulator boards for use in its engineer courses. Leading parts supplier and F-TEC training partner TVH has loaned the unique simulators – the only two in existence – from its training centre in …
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The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association for UK freight forwarding and logistics companies, has launched a dedicated website – https://apprentices.bifa.org/ – that will focus on helping both employers and potential recruits to better understand apprenticeship opportunities in the freight forwarding industry. Carl Hobbis, BIFA’s Training Development Manager, …
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The Supply Chain Academy and Leeds Trinity University have signed an agreement to deliver Degree Apprenticeship in supply chain management. 25 apprentices, including employees of Uniserve, Henry Shein and Royal Mail have enrolled to study for the Supply Chain Leadership Professional Degree Apprenticeship over the next three years. The Apprenticeship …
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Five youngsters who are all studying for apprenticeships at freight forwarding companies that are members of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) have been shortlisted as finalists in the new Apprentice of the Year category of the trade association’s annual Freight Service Awards competition. The five finalists are: Paige Baldwin …
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A Trailblazer Working Group (TWG) to develop the apprenticeship standard for the Lifting Industry has been assembled by Baz Trewhella, Project Specialist at the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association, LEEA, following an intensive consultation campaign. The TWG met for the first time on Wednesday 14 November 2018 during LiftEx 2018. The …
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Leading trailer manufacturer, the Cartwright Group, has embarked on an exciting new initiative by swapping apprentices with one of its biggest customers, Royal Mail, to provide greater insight into each of the individual operations. Six vehicle technician apprentices from Royal Mail Fleet had the opportunity to tour Cartwright’s factory at …
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The best of Britain’s young forklift service engineers have been honoured in a graduation ceremony hosted by the British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) in the magnificent surroundings of Hoar Cross Hall in Burton on Trent. Four graduates attended the ceremony, representing an inaugural class of eight, all of whom achieved …
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Hermes UK, the consumer delivery specialist, has launched a nationwide apprentice programme designed to provide new opportunities for its employees whilst helping to address the country’s driver shortage. Warehouse to Wheels is a 12-month programme which enables existing staff members to undertake their LGV training and progress to join the …
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The British International Freight Association – BIFA – is to add a new Apprentice of the Year in Logistics category to its annual Freight Service Awards competition. The new award is sponsored by Outsource Training and Development, a leading provider of innovative training, education and recruitment, and will recognise apprentices …
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Altrincham-based trailer and commercial vehicle body manufacturer, Cartwright Group, has developed its award-winning apprenticeship programme to include new modules and an induction week with a renewed focus on support and team-building. One of the UK’s leading manufacturer of trailers, the company has a reputation for their marketing-leading innovations that include …
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