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Skill Overview
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This English course is specifically designed to support employees in the logistics sector in improving their confidence and competence in workplace communication. Delivered over five engaging sessions, the course develops key reading, writing, grammar and comprehension skills contextualised to logistics scenarios, enabling immediate workplace relevance. Benefits for employees: - Improved Communication Skills - this course will help to develop the ability to write more clearly and professionally in emails, reports, checklists, and workplace records - Greater Confidence and Independence: Employees will gain the skills to read and understand a range of workplace materials—from health and safety notices to delivery logs—allowing them to work more autonomously - Increased Employability and Progression: The course equips employees with English skills essential for promotion, further study, and success in job interviews or vocational training - Practical Application of Skills: Employees will practice applying English through logistics-themed examples, making learning meaningful and easy to transfer directly into their job roles Benefits for employers: - More Effective Workforce: Staff with stronger English skills are better able to follow written procedures, complete documentation accurately, and understand business communications—reducing errors and improving compliance - Better Customer Service: Clear and professional communication with clients, drivers, suppliers and partners supports smoother logistics operations and enhances reputation - CPD and Workforce Investment: Employers meet training targets and demonstrate a commitment to staff development, improving morale and retention - Flexible, Targeted Delivery: The course is delivered over five short sessions, Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 12:30 or 13:30 to 16:30, with content tailored to logistics, allowing employers to upskill staff without disrupting operations.
Learning Objectives
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- Strengthen literacy and communication skills required for logistics-related tasks - Improve employee confidence in understanding and responding to written workplace information such as shift rotas, delivery schedules, HGV checks, emails, and procedural documents - Enhance accuracy in written communication, including punctuation, grammar, and spelling - Build understanding of text purpose, fact vs. opinion, and organisational features, which are crucial when reading policies, instructions, or official notices - Provide a practical, engaging learning experience that supports continued personal and professional development - Align with employer workforce development plans and CPD needs, enhancing employee productivity and workplace communication
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This course is part of our Skills Development Service. To be eligible for this training, you must be: • 19 years old or over • Employed, volunteering or an unpaid worker. • Have the right to live and work in the UK. • You must not already have achieved a level 2 qualification, in this subject, in the last 3 years. This support is available for those living in Greater Manchester or one of the neighbouring areas. These include parts of Lancashire, Derbyshire, Merseyside, West Yorkshire, and Cheshire – your eligibility will be checked by one of our Skills Coaches.
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2 to 6 Weeks
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Course is delivered anytime between Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
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Are you a company owner or senior decision maker?
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