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Issue 2 2018 - FBJ


p r o c es ses centred at


locations in Ireland and the UK. Platform for growth


Archer also believes that the opportunity presented by Brexit will be based on a strong platform of economic growth within the Irish economy. “Our view is that, overall, the trading economy will grow between 4-5% overall this year,” he


steel, piping and concrete, for example – calls on its extensive fleet of flat rack containers, Archer says. He adds that exports to EU markets are also strengthening through 2018, with pharmaceuticals (Ireland’s number one export by value) and medical apparatus providing the strongest impetus. The withdrawal of a cap on dairy herd sizes two years ago has also driven an upturn in the


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Logistics apprenticeship: future proofing Irish freight


The Irish International Freight Association heralds a new dawn in industry education in Ireland.


The freight distribution and logistics industry is a vibrant and vital sector for the economy of Ireland. Contributing in excess of €1 billion a year to the exchequer in the form of income and road taxes. Irish goods and service exports have increased by over 33% between 2011 and 2016 from €175 billion to €258 billion and the economy is now ranked 12th most competitive in the world, according to Irish government figures. Brexit is shining a light on the


says. “Based on consumer confidence, there has been an uplift


in FMCG [Fast-Moving


Consumer Goods] and we’ve also seen strong growth in imported building materials. Housing upgrades are a factor, but there are also 60-70 cranes across the Dublin skyline: new office, warehouse and industrial building is bringing receivers back in the market that we have not seen for 10 years.” From Samskip’s perspective, this type of inbound trade –


production of baby products, as Irish exporters fill the void left by producing countries temporarily inhibited by contamination issues. Archer concludes: “At the


same time, we are increasingly seeing strong growth in exports moving over


long distances


by rail over Rotterdam and our rail hub in Duisburg on to eastern Europe and Baltic states including Russia, where demand for pharma, dairy and alcohol loads are proving very strong.”


transport and logistics sector like never before. Politicians and stakeholders are struggling to understand the complexities of the supply chain and contemplate the huge decisions to be made that will impact future trade for generations to come. This in itself poses many opportunities for investment, support and innovative new ways of doing business. However the sector is still oſten unattractive to young people as a career choice. Transport


has been less


successful than others in recruiting younger workers due to many factors including a perception that lobs are predominantly low skilled with long


hours. This perception


must change. The transport and logistics sector is suffering from a serious


skills shortage across all levels which hinders progress and makes dealing with change extremely difficult. Even without Brexit, investment in training and education is badly needed for lots of reasons. The industry is on the verge of the


aid this change in mind-set such as the new ‘Logistics Associate’ Apprenticeship’, launched on 26 September. It is a Level 6 Higher


Certificate in Logistics and is the first non-craſt apprenticeship to be offered by Dublin Institute of


government in 2016, and offers career options to school leavers and mature students who prefer paid on-the-job training, rather than a full time educational solution. The logistics sector is a vital


cog in the Irish economy, yet many people are unaware of what jobs are available and what they entail. The labour


‘Logistics Associate’ Apprenticeship


Year 1 DIT Aungier Street (1 day per week)


Introduction to Logistics & Supply Chain Man- agement


Road Freight Logistics


Introduction to Customer Service


Introduction to Customs & Interna- tional Trade


Year 2 DIT Aungier Street


Air Freight Logistics


Sea Freight Logistics


biggest shock to the supply chain in decades and on the cusp of an automated revolution. Getting people interested in a career in transport and logistics is of vital importance. Training and education, upskilling and continuous professional development must become the norm not the exception if the sector is to succeed into the future. Industry must really commit to adding value to careers in their companies and making them attractive to young people. There are a number of exciting new initiates that will


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Distribution & Ware- housing


IT Funda- mentals


Year 1 (work-based learning)


Communi- cations & Profession- al Skills


Information Systems (Practical)


Team working


Reflective Journal


Year 2 (work-based learning)


Quantitative Analysis & Excel


Under- standing Customer Service


Technology(DIT) and the first of the industry-led programmes to be delivered by DIT School of Management. The programme really


demonstrates what industry can achieve when working collaboratively. The consortium of businesses and professional bodies supporting the


programme - which


includes Freight Transport Associate Ireland (FTAI), The Irish International Freight Association (IIIFA), Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Ireland, IPICS The Supply Chain Management Institute


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impressive list of employers – are committed to delivering a meaningful, active programme which will deliver the skilled young people which the Irish logistics industry needs to keep moving. The content of the


apprenticeship was approved for development by the Minister for Education Richard Bruton in December 2017 and, thanks to the efforts of all the businesses and industry bodies concerned, the programme has been validated within six months, an unprecedented achievement. The “earn as you learn”


apprenticeship and traineeship plan


was launched by


Reflective Journal


Work based project


needs of the freight, transport, distribution and logistics sector are developing as forecast in the 2015 EGFSN report. At the time of 2016 Census there were 49,470 people working in this field. In the absence of a major external shock the labour needs of the sector are expected to increase to 66,204 by 2025. Given the age profile of people working in the sector, approximately 13,752 of those currently working in the sector are expected to retire by 2025. In summary, a total of 30,486


new recruits will be needed in the sector and receive all the necessary training between now and 2025 in this baseline scenario. The Logistics Associate Apprenticeship is supported by employers in the logistics, freight forwarding, shipping, distribution, air freight and haulage sector and will help these companies become more attractive for young people, as well as helping upskill existing employees. As we see from recent publications there is great opportunities for vibrant careers. By 2020


the government


plans to have 72 apprenticeship programmes in operation (currently there are 25 with 11 new validated programmes) and 9,000 registrations for


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