Learn to earn
You can get to the top wherever you start
Whether you’re at school, college or beyond, there’s a route into logistics for you. Don’t forget, you can get to the top wherever you start – you don’t have to be a graduate to become a managing director one day!
Taking your GCSEs, Standard Grades or Diploma?
With qualifications including Maths and English, you should be able to get onto an Apprenticeship programme with a local company. This is a really practical way of getting a job in areas such as warehousing, international trade and distribution. The great thing is you’ll earn while you learn.
There are other opportunities at this stage, depending on your results. Students qualifying at entry level or level 1 (known as the Foundation Learning Tier) could for example work as a Warehouse operative. Other options include taking lessons to pass your 50cc motorcycle licence or driving licence to work as a Courier, or getting a fork lift truck licence to become a Forklift truck operator.
Staying on for A Levels or Highers?
This level of study could help you move straight into junior management roles, maybe in transport or warehousing. You could move into a senior management role like Transport Manager or Operations Manager, but it could also help you progress into a Foundation Degree in Logistics or Retail, or to a range of business, management and other BA Honours programmes. The Diploma in Retail Business is another option which offers a practical grounding in the world of work.
Thinking about higher education?
Many institutions provide degree courses connected with the logistics industry – with foundation degrees and Higher National Diplomas and Certificates (HNCs and HNDs) also on offer. Employers recruit graduates from a wide range of logistics industry-related courses and other business and management degrees. Find out more about higher education.
Professional development and qualifications
You’ll be pleased to know that there are countless opportunities to develop your career through training and professional development – whether you’ve joined the industry already or are thinking about a role for the future. Visit CILT (UK)’s website for more information.
