Rapier Career Building

Demonstrate your level of competence and continue your professional development

Rapier offers fully funded Apprenticeships nationally for both our staff and customers.

Apprenticeships are offered to provide individuals with the opportunity to demonstrate that they can work to a nationally recognised standard.
Qualified Rapier tutors and assessors will provide help and support whilst learners gain their qualifications.

SNAPSHOT OF AVAILABLE APPRENTICESHIPS

Driving Goods Vehicles
Warehousing and Storage
Forklift Truck Operations
Logistics Operation Management
Traffic Office
Team Leadership
Customer Service
Removals
Professional and Personal Development
Management

All apprenticeships offered have a variety of levels from one to five.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is an apprenticeship?
Why should I do an apprenticeship?
What are the key skills?
What is a technical certificate?
How long will it take to complete my qualification?
Will I have to attend a college course?
Will it stop me doing my work?
How much will it cost?

What is an apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships are nationally designed training programmes for people who have left full time education or are already in employment. They provide candidates with a combination of on and off-the-job training to develop skills and knowledge required within the industry. An apprenticeship is made up of an NVQ, plus key skills and other technical certificates specific to the industry to enhance skills and knowledge.

What are the key skills?

All Apprentices have the opportunity to improve their key skills, such as communication, ICT (Information and Communication Technology) and numerical skills. Key skills are essential skills that underpin success in education, employment, lifelong learning and development. Key skills are essential to work effectively in most industries.

How long will it take to complete my qualification?

Apprenticeships across all sectors take between one year and four years to complete, depending on the level and your interaction. You would normally complete the whole programme in one level before moving onto another level. It is very important that you are committed to obtaining and completing the programme.

Will it stop me doing my work?

No. In fact the complete opposite. An apprenticeship will enhance your ability to complete tasks with additional self-confidence and proficiency.

Why should I do an apprenticeship?

You will be able to develop your skills in order to perform your duties in a safe and efficient manner,and will gain a nationally recognised certificate demonstrating your competence in working to an industry recognised standard, thereby improving your career prospects.

What is a technical certificate?

Most apprenticeship programmes have one or more technical certificates, dependent on the level. A technical certificate is also an industry recognised national qualification which focuses on the knowledge and understanding that underpins the apprenticeship competencies. They may also cover wider aspects of the occupation or sector.

Will I have to attend a college course?

All apprenticeships require you to attend a college for the key skills section of the apprenticeship. This will range from 2 hours for the initial key skills test to 3 to 4 hours a week for the level 5 managerial apprenticeship.

How much will it cost?

The cost of the course will be fully funded regardless of age, so long as you meet the required qualifying criteria.

MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT

Rapier Aspire also offers a management development
programme for Senior Managers through our
Management Academy.

career training

Rapier has an in house and JAUPT accredited training facility that offers courses such as Driver CPC, advanced driver training,manual handeling and health and safety training

We offer regular work

Many of the UK’s largest logistics suppliers trust us to satisfy their staffing needs. This means we’re constantly on the look out for new drivers and warehouse staff. As part of the Rapier team you can be sure of regular work with excellent rates of pay.

We develop you

We know our reputation is based on the strength of our workforce, which is why we make sure each and every employee is trained and skilled for their role. From apprenticeships to NVQs and a management development programme, we provide training opportunities to ensure you are up to date, certified and ready for work with excellent rates of pay.

We reward you

Employee loyalty is something we take seriously and seek to reward. Throughout your time as a Rapier employee we offer financial rewards and incentives as a thank you for your hard work and continued commitment.

We believe in equality

As an equal opportunities employer, we place great importance on treating all employees fairly. We are signatories of both the United Nations Compact Agreement and the Stronger Together Agreement, to show our commitment to ending work force exploitation.