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Apprenticeship training course

Traffic operator (level 2)

To assist traffic teams by ensuring the accurate flow of information throughout traffic.

Qualification level
2
Equivalent to GCSE.
Typical duration
12 months
Apprenticeship category
Transport and logistics
Maximum funding
£6,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training.
Also known as
  • Traffic assistant
  • Traffic clerk
  • Traffic operator
  • Traffic planner
  • Transport assistant
  • Transport clerk
  • Transport operator
Skills
Skills an apprentice will learn
  • Comply with regulations and legislation when working. For example, drivers working hours, working time directive, and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) guidance.
  • Comply with health and safety when working.
  • Follow company policy, processes and standard operating procedures.
  • Plan and prioritise daily activities for example to customer job requirements, back loads, delivery.
  • Plan multiple drop routes and jobs.
  • Inputting customer jobs for collection and delivery.
  • Track job progress.
  • Amend or re-plan routes when delivery circumstances change, for example, changing weather conditions, road closures and accidents, customer requirements.
  • Adapt approach when supporting operation with, for example, changing weather conditions, road closures and accidents.
  • Record or enter information - paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, handover documents, work sheets, and checklists.
  • Optimises routes, vehicle type and loading.
  • Comply with company specific policy and procedures by using the appropriate mode of transportation for ultra-low emission zones (ULEZ) and clean air zones.
  • Arrange the maintenance and inspection of the vehicle.
  • Use technology, and systems. General data protection regulation (GDPR). Cyber security.
  • Use the traffic management system or other relevant systems, to add, and update customer job requirements.
  • Conduct a briefing or debriefing session with colleagues.
  • Communicate in writing with others for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
  • Communicate with others verbally for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
  • Manage customer queries and complaints.
  • Apply the company’s service standards for internal and external customer services.
  • Escalate issues, for example, driver infringements and non-operational procedures.
  • Apply team working and wellbeing principles.
  • Apply equity, diversity, and inclusion principles in the workplace.
  • Carry out and record learning and development activities.

Full information on Traffic operator (level 2) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

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