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West Midlands Firms Join TRS Sustainability Skills Drive for Logistics Industry

West Midlands Logistics Leaders Sign Up for Funded Carbon Reduction Training

In a significant move towards promoting sustainability in the logistics sector, TRS, the Road Haulage Association and West Midlands Combined Authority are offering funded training aimed at addressing the critical skills gap in organisational carbon reduction within the industry. Logistics operators in the West Midlands area have already started enrolling their staff on the programme.

The Transport Manager & Sustainability Champion course is a comprehensive 13-day training programme, spread over five weeks, and delivered in partnership by the Road Haulage Association (RHA) and TRS. This initiative is designed to equip logistics leaders, transport managers and other staff with the essential skills needed to meet governmental sustainability requirements and implement effective carbon reduction measures. Not only that, it includes acquisition of the Transport Manager CPC which alone normally costs £1500.

Key Features of the Carbon Reduction Training

  • Robust Carbon Reduction Plans: Participants will learn to develop detailed carbon reduction strategies specific to logistics firms.
  • Sustainability Understanding: The course offers deep insights into the principles of sustainability as they apply to the logistics and transport industry.
  • Environmental Practices: Practical training on implementing environmentally beneficial practices in the workplace.
  • Preparation for Carbon Taxes: Guidance on preparing for future carbon reduction taxes.
  • Cost Reduction through Sustainability: Innovative techniques to reduce business costs via sustainability measures.
  • Transport Manager CPC Qualification: The programme includes achieving the Transport Manager CPC (HGV) qualification, delivered either online or at the RHA’s Walsall training centre.

Exceptional Value through Skills Bootcamp Funding

Thanks to Skills Bootcamp funding via TRS and the West Midlands Combined Authority, the course is available at the exceptional value of just £345.60 + VAT per person for SMEs and £1036.80 + VAT for large employers. These prices represent a huge discount on the usual commercial cost of this course which is £3456.

“Developing vital carbon reduction skills in the logistics sector is not just an environmental imperative but a commercial one,” said Kevin Birch, managing director of TRS. “This funded course provides a fantastic opportunity for logistics firms to meet both current and future sustainability requirements cost-effectively.”

Eligibility and Registration

To be eligible for this funded training, participants must:

  • Be aged 19 or over
  • Live and/or work in the West Midlands Combined Authority area (a quick postcode check will be conducted)
  • Not have undertaken another Skills Bootcamp course during the current financial year

Secure Your Place Now

Spaces for this definitive training are limited. To find out more and to secure places for your staff, leave your details for a callback. Don’t miss this opportunity to upskill your staff and position your organisation at the forefront of sustainable logistics.

For more information, visit our course page call back or contact us directly by calling Suzannah on 07841444538.

This initiative is set to make a substantial impact on the logistics sector, ensuring that firms are well-prepared to tackle sustainability challenges head-on and drive their organisations towards a greener future.