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Vocational Qualification in Logistics (1.8.2022) | Competence area of Intralogistics

Holders of a vocational qualification in logistics who work in the logistics sector know how to operate and use different vehicles or machines and the equipment used for loading. They work safely and recognise and take into account occupational safety risks and hazards related to vehicles, machines and equipment in their work. Those working the logistics sector know how to use the digital applications of the sector.

Lorry drivers and articulated vehicle drivers work in a service profession and in their way of driving take into account how the load affects driving. They can act safely, economically and responsibly in traffic, anticipating different situations that occur in traffic. When loading and unloading, lorry drivers can use a forklift or a work machine and the equipment used for securing loads. They comply with occupational safety requirements and the occupational safety requirements and instructions of the customers of transport companies. They master safe transport in different kinds of areas, when loading or unloading the load of the vehicle. Drivers know how to perform the most common servicing and repair tasks and fault detection measures on machines, forklifts or vehicles.

Bus drivers and taxi drivers work in a service profession and take into account the passengers in their way of driving and other behaviour. They know how to act safely and responsibly in traffic, anticipating different situations that occur in traffic. In passenger transport, they know how to act in situations in which they meet customers. Drivers can drive a bus and a taxi in charter transport, in the services of city and regional transport, and on different routes in pupil, service and long-distance transport. They master the use of different payment devices and methods. Drivers know how to perform the most common servicing and repair tasks and fault detection measures on machines, forklifts or vehicles.

Service logistics workers work in different warehouses or terminals. They dispatch and receive goods, warehouse goods, and pack and gather together consignments. They know how to use material handling equipment, a forklift and equipment controlled with automation. Service logistics workers fill in and use a wide variety of documents related to warehousing and dispatching

Maintenance workers perform maintenance tasks in the airport territory in summer and in winter. They operate a wide variety of machines used in maintenance. Maintenance workers know how to perform the most common servicing and repair tasks and fault detection measures on machines, tractors or vehicles. They also know how to act in accordance with their role in rescue tasks at the airport.

Ground service workers perform work tasks related to loading and unloading aircraft. They operate the equipment used in loading, unloading and moving goods, such as a forklift, belt loader or deck loader. The work tasks are performed in compliance with aviation security regulations. Ground service workers perform fault detection, service and repair tasks on vehicles and forklifts.

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The scope of the Vocational qualification in Logistics is 180 competence points. The qualification is composed of vocational units (145 competence points) and common units (35 competence points).

The Vocational qualification in Logistics has three competence areas and six qualification titles:

·  Competence area of Transportation Services (Lorry Driver, Bus Driver, Articulated Vehicle Driver)

·  Competence area of Intralogistics (Service Logistics Operative)

·  Competence area of Airport Services (Maintenance Operative, Ground Services Operative)

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Vocational units

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Compulsory units

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Operating in the work environment of the logistics sector
Operating in the work environment of the logistics sector

0130

Competence area of Intralogistics

0130

Service Logistics Operative

085

Compulsory units

030

Receipt and storage of goodsReceipt and storage of goods

030

Picking and dispatching goodsPicking and dispatching goods

025

Operating material handling equipment and working as a forklift driverOperating material handling equipment and working as a forklift driver

045

Optional units

05

Controlling a droneControlling a drone

010

StocktakingStocktaking

010

Inspecting a pallet rackInspecting a pallet rack

020

Dispatching goodsDispatching goods

010

Storage of goods requiring authorisationStorage of goods requiring authorisation

020

Working in sales and purchases functions in warehousesWorking in sales and purchases functions in warehouses

025

Working in a terminalWorking in a terminal

015

Handling of hazardous substancesHandling of hazardous substances

015

Freight transportFreight transport

015

Working as a top expertWorking as a top expert

015

Working with climate responsibilityWorking with climate responsibility

015

Working in an international work environmentWorking in an international work environment

05

Workplace instructor trainingWorkplace instructor training

015

Planning a businessPlanning a business

015

Working in an enterpriseWorking in an enterprise

015

A unit based on local competence requirements

The unit or units contain competence that meets local labour market needs. The competence must be suitable for the needs of more than one workplace. The education provider names the unit on the basis of operational entities in the world of work and determines its scope in competence points. The education provider defines the vocational competence requirements and the assessment of competence in a similar manner as for vocational units

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A unit from another competence area or qualification title

015

A unit from vocational upper secondary qualification, further qualification or specialist qualification

A vocational unit specified in the qualification requirements or units from the requirements of another vocational qualification, further vocational qualification or specialist vocational qualification can be selected to the qualification.

015

Studies in higher education

The unit contains higher education studies that support vocational competence.

025

Parts of common units, general upper secondary school studies or other studies supporting capacities for further studies

035

Common units

The scope of communication and interaction competence is at least 11 competence points, the scope of mathematics and science competence at least 6 competence points, and the scope of citizenship and working life competence at least 9 competence points. The common units must also contain optional targeted learning outcomes from one or several common units and part(s) of units selected by the student, making up the scope of 35 competence points of common units.

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Communication and interaction competence

Communication and interaction competence

06

Mathematics and science competence

Mathematics and science competence

09

Citizenship and working life competence

Citizenship and working life competence

09

Optional targeted learning outcomes of common units

The optional targeted learning outcomes of common units may be other optional targeted learning outcomes determined in the qualification requirements or decided by the education provider that support the outcomes determined for that unit and its parts in the qualification requirements. The student's prior learning may also be included in optional targeted learning outcomes if it supports the targeted learning outcomes determined for that unit and its parts in the qualification requirements.