Apprenticeship training course
Removals operative (level 2)
Pack items into boxes or crates and move the packed items, furniture, equipment, specialist items and any other customer possessions. Assist with the loading and unloading of items onto and off specially built removals vehicles.
- Qualification level
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2
Equivalent to GCSE. - Typical duration
- 12 months
- Apprenticeship category
- Transport and logistics
- Maximum funding
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£5,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training. - Also known as
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- Furniture handling operative
- Furniture handling operative packer
- Furniture moving logistics specialist
- Porter
- Porter packer
- Removalist
- Removals operative
- Removals porter
- Removals specialist
- Skills
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Skills an apprentice will learn
- Follow procedures in line with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Comply with Industry specific regulations and legislation relating to the moving and handling of items for example, inland domestic moving, commercial moving, overseas moving, and storage.
- Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace. Complete risk assessments. Apply control measures to manage risk.
- Organise and prioritise own work in line with permitted time allowances.
- Apply standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies.
- Apply team working principles.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
- Select packing materials appropriate to the individual task.
- Follow processes for moving, handling, packing and unpacking items.
- Load or unload identified goods.
- Use manual handling techniques and equipment, for example, lifting equipment, vehicle ramps or platforms.
- Direct the movement of vehicles or mechanical handling equipment (MHE).
- Use tools, machinery, and personal protective equipment (PPE) following manufacturers instructions.
- Follow company procedures and quality standards, for example housekeeping, clean equipment and machinery, and keep work area tidy.
- Dismantle and reassemble items using tools and equipment in line with company policy.
- Record or enter task information - paper based or electronic.
- Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, clients, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, clients, colleagues, and managers.
- Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Full information on Removals operative (level 2) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.