Level 2 Port Operative Apprenticeship

A Port Operative plays a vital role in allowing businesses and organisations to deliver goods and cargo on time and within a safe environment. They are primarily responsible for loading, unloading, handling, and storing cargo from container and transport vessels at a port. Other duties will include:

• Loading, unloading and securing of cargo
• Warehousing, storage and retrieval
• Roll-on/roll-off vessel operations
• Infrastructure operations
• On-shore mooring & vessel handling
• Passenger operations & handling baggage
• Workplace transport operations
• Operating heavy machinery

There is no previous experience required to attend this course. You must be aged 16+ and it would be advantageous to carry a full driving license. Apprentices without a level 1 English and Maths must achieve this and take the test for level 2 prior to taking their end-point assessment.

In partnership with the Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) UKSA is providing the training for this apprenticeship over 12 to 18 months.

Recruitment options will be advised upon separately once suitable employers have been signed up with MSSC.

• Safe & professional work practices
• The importance of commercial principles
• The general operating principles
• Types of port operation and UK handled cargo
• Provision of port services
• Types of plant, equipment, vessels etc.
• Principles of hazards
• Control vehicle movements
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Our apprenticeships offer aspiring seafarers the chance to take a step on a career pathway within maritime through a standardised programme. Through UKSA and the Marine Society you can gain international qualifications and a skillset foundation built for the maritime sector.

“If you’re a young person interested in the maritime or outdoor sector, or someone who wants to retrain, we invite you to get in touch so we can find an apprenticeship that meets your aspirations.”

– Darrell Bate, Director of Maritime Training and Development Marine Society and Sea Cadets

What is an Apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, new knowledge, skills and behaviours and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment which will include holiday entitlement. By the end of an apprenticeship, you’ll have the right qualities and qualifications needed for your chosen career.

An apprenticeship is a mixture of On and Off the Job Training which allows you to put new learnt skills and knowledge into practice in a real-life work setting.

It can take between one and six years to complete an apprenticeship depending on which one you choose, what level it is and your previous experience. It’s funded from contributions made by the government and your employer, so does not cost you a thing!

 How to become an Apprentice?

To become an apprentice, you must:

• be 16 or over.
• not already be in full-time education.
• live in England.

You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change or you’re upskilling in your current job. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.