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Port Operative
Port Operatives work across ports, harbours and marinas, supporting trade, defence, energy, passenger travel and recreation.Viewing course details for
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About this apprenticeship
Port Operatives work across ports, harbours and marinas, supporting trade, defence, energy, passenger travel and recreation. They help move cargo safely and efficiently between ships, vehicles, trains, warehouses and storage areas. Cargo can include vehicles, food, manufactured goods and raw materials, with duties varying depending on the port, vessel and type of cargo.
Operatives may use specialist lifting equipment and vehicles, such as forklifts, cranes and other port machinery. In larger ports, operatives may specialise, while smaller ports often require a wider range of skills and responsibilities. They may also support passenger operations, helping ferry and cruise passengers move safely through the port while providing good customer service.
The role can involve working onboard vessels and in physically demanding outdoor environments, often in poor weather. Shift work, weekends, unsocial hours and on-call duties may be required, with some roles subject to entry restrictions.
Study Level
This is a Level 2 apprenticeship.
What you Will Learn
- Follow port regulations, legislation, health and safety requirements, security measures and safe systems of work.
- Identify hazards, assess risks and apply appropriate control measures, PPE and emergency procedures.
- Safely operate equipment, machinery and vehicles, completing pre-use checks and following instructions.
- Manage the safe movement, loading, unloading, storage and securing of different types of cargo.
- Identify, record and report cargo damage, hazardous goods and other issues, escalating where required.
- Use correct communication methods, including radios, hand signals, written records and digital systems.
- Support environmental sustainability through efficient resource use, waste reduction, recycling and safe disposal.
- Support passenger operations by providing safe embarkation, disembarkation, baggage handling and customer service.
- Work effectively with colleagues, promoting teamwork, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Adapt to weather, tides and changing operational demands while maintaining professionalism, safety and customer focus.
Learning & Teaching Methods
This Level 2 apprenticeship is wholly work based and delivered through independent study and workplace visits by a Vocational Trainer Coach.
What Next?
On completion of this programme, apprentices will be fully qualified and experienced Port Operatives. Allowing a successful career in the logistics industry.
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