Port Operations - Level 2 apprenticeship

About the framework

This framework specifies the standards and the criteria for the delivery of level 2 apprenticeship training to achieve qualified status within port operations sector. Successful completion of the apprenticeship will lead to the award of a level 2 qualification and recognition as a qualified person within the industry sector.

Mandatory outcomes

Achievement of a level 2 apprenticeship in port operations will be assessed by verification through the appropriate awarding body. 

You must complete both a competence-based and a knowledge-based qualification, or a combined qualification, along with the mandatory essential skills qualifications.

Mandatory essential skills

To successfully complete the apprenticeship, you must achieve the following essential skills qualifications as part of the apprenticeship, or already hold a recognised equivalent:

• application of number – level 1
• communication – level 1
• Digital ICT Essential Skills at Entry Level 3, or if you already hold Entry Level 3, you are required to undertake the Level 1 Digital ICT Essential Skills (DfE funded)

However, any qualifications you already have are assessed against the framework requirements and may result in an exemption from the above.

Competence and knowledge qualifications

You need to complete a knowledge-based qualification and a competence-based from the lists below, along with any additional requirements indicated.

Competence-based qualification: 

• EAL Level 2 NVQ in Port Operations 610/3208/6

Note that this qualification offers five distinct pathways, allowing learners to tailor their training to their specific occupational area. The available pathways are:

•  Cruise and Ferry Terminal Operations (CFT)
• General Operations (GO) 
• Stevedoring Operations (SO)
•  Marine Operations (MO) and 
• Containers Operations (CO)

Knowledge-based qualification: 

• EAL Level 2 Certificate in Stevedoring Essentials 600/1283/3

Eligibility and entry to the programme

You must be a new employee, or an existing employee taking on a new role to take part in the programme. There are no formal entry requirements for learners undertaking this apprenticeship, however employers may apply their own criteria at recruitment. Employers and training contractors must ensure that learners have the potential and opportunity to gain the apprenticeship successfully. 

See also the DfE operational requirements.

Duration

Apprenticeship duration can vary and will be agreed between the apprentice, training contractor and employer.

Related knowledge

For this framework, the participant is required to complete one of the Employment Rights and Responsibilities qualifications listed below:

• Highfield Level 2 Award in Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry 600/3313/7
• iCQ Level 2 Award in Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry 600/6392/0

Framework certification is issued on confirmation from the training contractor that the ERR has been completed.

Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of the training contractor/college to ensure that all components of this framework are delivered in accordance with apprenticeshipsni operational requirements.

The apprentice must be employed from day one.

Further information

The content of this framework (Framework No 119 Issue 1: 05/26) has been agreed by the Department for the Economy. For further information, contact:

• Department for the Economy - Apprenticeships Delivery and Performance Branch