EAL QUALIFICATIONSFOR LOGISTICS OPERATIONS AND WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE

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ABOUT EAL

EAL is the specialist skills partner and awarding organisation for industry. We are committed to investing in the industries we serve and the careers of the people working within them. Through industry partnerships and years of experience supporting our core sectors, we have built unrivalled knowledge and understanding of employer skills needs.As a result, EAL’s skills solutions and qualifications are respected and chosen by employers and deliver real career benefits to all our learners.

In the last ten years, 1.3 million people in the UK embarked on an EAL qualification in schools, academies, university technical colleges (UTCs), colleges, universities, private training facilities and workplaces across the UK. Many thousands more industry employees have benefited from bespoke EAL solutions designed to help companies credit the achievements of their employees.

Our industry expertise, coupled with our commitment to quality and unrivalled service levels, means logistics employers – from blue chip, household names to small and micro companies – opt to use EAL services to develop the skills of their employees.

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EAL FOR LOGISTICS OPERATIONSAND WAREHOUSING AND STORAGEEmployers rely on a highly trained and proficient workforce to ensure the movement and storage of goods in a safe and efficient manner. EAL’s suite of logistics operations and warehousing and storage qualifications has been developed in close consultation with the Sector Skills Council and employers to ensure that all our learners are trained to meet industry standards.

Learners and apprentices working in a range of environments, from industrial plants with complex mechanical systems to warehouses and commercial ports, can use EAL’s logistics operations and warehousing and storage qualifications to reach national standards and prove their ability to work safely and effectively.

For businesses our qualifications provide a clear benchmark for skills development and help them to improve productivity, raise awareness of health and safety, and reduce delays from incidents in the workplace.

Our full suite of logistics operations and warehousing and storage qualifications provides clear progression routes for learners. Starting with EAL’s Level 2 Certificate in Preparation for Working in the Advanced Manufacturing Logistics Industry, learners can progress through to Level 2 and Level 3 Certificates and Diplomas in Warehousing and Storage, Logistics Operations, Supply Chain Management and Port Operations.

Our Level 4 Project Management, Team Leading and Management qualifications can also support those wanting to further develop their career by moving into managerial roles.

EAL’s logistics operations and warehousing and storage qualifications cover:

• distribution, warehousing and storage• logistics operations management• plant operations

• port operations• supply chain management.

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EXPERTSUPPORTEAL is dedicated to providing first-class support to all of our customers. Our industry expertise and knowledge, underpinned by our unique External Quality Assurance Service, means the support we offer is based on an unrivalled understanding of our customers’ needs.

EXTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE TEAMSupporting our Centres in achieving high quality provision of qualifications is our priority. Our External Quality Assurers (EQAs) are vital to this service, offering expert, dedicated support. Each EQA is a fully qualified, time served expert in the industries they serve.

CUSTOMER SERVICES TEAMProviding a personal and accessible service for our recognised Centres has always been at the heart of the EAL approach. Our customer services helpline is staffed by knowledgeable, helpful staff who have access to full customer information at their fingertips.

EAL is without a doubt the best awarding organisation we have dealt with. EAL’s Customer Services Team always offers first-class service and the support from

the External Quality Assurer (EQA) is second to none. We see our relationship with EAL as a partnership because of the level of

support we get from them.Gavin Davies, Assistant Curriculum Director for Technology at Coleg Y Cymoedd

Offering employers a flexible approach to training existing employees, including apprentices, EAL qualifications provide clear progression routes that help attract, develop and retain highly skilled people within their businesses.

TRAINEESHIPSTraineeships are designed to support young people through work experience and training to develop the skills needed to secure an apprenticeship or a job. EAL’s traineeship solutions support providers and employers with a choice of vocational qualifications, including: • Preparation for Working in the Advanced Manufacturing Logistics Industry • Preparing to Work.

We also offer single unit accredited options in solving work related problems, searching and applying for a job, interview skills and career progression. Our Induction to Personal Learning also supports delivery of an outstanding learner induction programme and can be offered as stand-alone qualifications to best suit learner needs.

APPRENTICESHIPSEAL qualifications provide a complete delivery solution for logistics and operations apprenticeships, supporting apprentices as they start out on their careers in industry. Our qualifications sit within the following logistics and operations apprenticeship frameworks in England and Wales:

• Intermediate/Foundation Apprenticeship in Warehousing and Storage• Advanced/Level 3 Apprenticeship in Logistics Operations.

TRAINEESHIPS & APPRENTICESHIPSIN LOGISTICS OPERATIONS ANDWAREHOUSING AND STORAGE

COMPLETEAPPRENTICESHIP SOLUTIONWithin each framework EAL offers qualifications covering Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) and Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS), as well as Functional Skills.

The logistics operations and warehousing and storage industry plays a critical role in supporting the UK economy. Retaining the talent and skills needed to achieve success and growth is essential. With increasing demands being placed on industry to deliver improved efficiencies and competitiveness overseas, having skilled staff that can ensure the safe and timely movement of goods is paramount.

Our portfolio of logistics operations and warehousing and storage qualifications has been developed and packaged to meet the skills demands of a wide range of industry employers; from large-scale, global logistics operators, to commercial ports and small local distribution companies.

Ensuring businesses are able to run at full capacity across a variety of environments calls for well-trained employees who work to industry standards.

RECOGNISED BY INDUSTRYEAL’s logistics and operations qualifications are recognised by the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE), which encompasses the professional sectors of the Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE) and Institution of Plant Engineers (IPlantE).

TRAILBLAZERSEAL is leading the way in developing Trailblazer apprenticeship standards to secure the futurelandscape of apprenticeships.

Working closely with Trailblazer Development Groups, EAL is perfectly positioned to help ensure highquality, rigorous qualifications are available to employers and learners within the logistics operations and warehousing and storage industry.

INDUSTRY SKILLSTHAT ARE PACKAGED TO DELIVER

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EAL LOGISTICS OPERATIONS ANDWAREHOUSING AND STORAGE QUALIFICATIONSDeveloped in close consultation with industry, EAL’s extensive suite of logistics operations and warehousing and storage vocationally related qualifications (VRQs) offer employers and learners the flexibility to gain a wide variety of skills in an ever-evolving and challenging environment.

WAREHOUSING AND STORAGELevel 2 Certificate in Warehousing and StorageLevel 3 Diploma in Warehousing and StorageSuitable for learners involved in the movement and storage of goods, these VRQs focus on the skills and knowledge associated with a range of warehousing and storage operations. Qualification units link to a range of job roles such as warehouse operative, warehouse supervisor or manager, materials handling engineer or operative, senior picker/packer, transport planner and materials controller.

LOGISTICS OPERATIONSLevel 2 Certificate in Logistics OperationsLevel 3 Certificate in Logistics OperationsThese VRQs assess the skills and knowledge required to perform a variety of logistics activities and cover health, safety, security, effective contribution to a business and optimising the use of logistics resources. Qualification units link to job roles such as logistics coordinator, logistics administrator, materials handling engineer or operative, transport planner and materials controller.

SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENTLevel 2 Certificate in Supply Chain OperationsLevel 3 Diploma in Supply Chain ManagementLevel 5 Diploma in Supply Chain ManagementOur combined supply chain qualifications have been developed to demonstrate capability and competency, confirming learners have a range of flexible skills, knowledge and understanding to carry out their role to a professional standard.

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INNOVATIVE SUPPORT MATERIALS FOR FLEXIBLE QUALIFICATION DELIVERYOur logistics operations and warehousing and storage qualifications are supported by a suite of high quality, innovative support materials, designed to offer greater flexibility for assessors and those involved in qualification delivery.

We continually review our materials to introduce technology and interactivity, where appropriate, to support outstanding teaching, learning and assessment.

EAL support materials are carefully tailored to suit each individual qualification and can include:

• thorough qualification specifications and comprehensive qualification manuals providing all the information and guidance you need to manage qualification delivery• easy to use learner guides that enhance learners’ understanding of their qualification• detailed learning plans to support planning of the learner journey and progress reviews• interactive resources, books and presentations to support the teaching and learning process• flexible assessment routes that allow you to map the evidence gathered against the qualification requirements, as well as full learner assessment packs• exemplar guidance to support assessors and learners through the assessment planning process• unit delivery advice that provides a syllabus for knowledge delivery.

WHY CHOOSE EAL?

This is what our customers tell us matters most to them and why they choose to work with us:

• qualifications that match employer needs ... our long-term partnership with industry and focus on our core sectors gives us unrivalled knowledge and understanding of the workplace and employers' skills needs

• dedicated support from expert External Quality Assurers ... we view our relationships with EAL Centres as partnerships and are committed to making a difference to their businesses

• EAL invests in the industries we serve ... by responding to vital skills needs, we can offer the most industry-relevant portfolio, including specialist qualifications that would not exist without EAL’s support

• high quality support materials ... our qualifications are supported by an extensive range of materials that is continually updated and refined

• value for money with no hidden extras ... we offer a highly competitive up-front pricing package, meaning more clarity and no unexpected extras to budget for

• easy to work with ... our personal and accessible service is one of the reasons why independent customer satisfaction surveys have consistently ranked EAL as first among UK awarding organisations for its customer service levels

• fast, reliable systems ... with our 7-day new Centre recognition commitment, flexible exams and guaranteed 24-hour certificate turnaround, we provide fast, reliable services that meet individual needs

• news, events and networking ... our extensive free news updates and event programmes ensure customers are kept informed at all times.

To find out more about EAL qualifications and services please contact our Customer Services Team on:

+44 (0)1923 652400 customercare@eal.org.uk

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