Trade Supplier - Apprenticeship - Level 2

Typically, a Trade Supplier will operate a small warehouse and trade counter, which is visited regularly by professional trade customers who have technical knowledge about what they are buying. Trade Suppliers can specialise in roles in a trade business environment, which may include sales, purchasing, account management, logistics and administration.

Key elements of the role:

• Dealing with customer sales at the trade counter and over the telephone
• Understanding incoming deliveries, stock control and despatch
• To have technical knowledge of the products and services offered together with the bespoke systems and equipment used in their trade business.
• Communicating with a wide variety of internal and external customers to build relationships and a high quality service that encourages repeat business.
• Familiarity with processing customer orders and taking delivery of goods and the basic administration related to these functions.

You will need:

• GCSE grade 3 or above in English and Maths
• A suitable employer who is available to start you as an apprentice

An interview will be required to identify your potential, commitment and motivation to achieve the apprenticeship. We will also use the interview as an opportunity to discuss your employer. Depending on your level of English and Maths, you may be asked to complete an initial assessment to show your ability to complete a further level 2 qualification in English and / or Maths.

What qualification will I achieve?

• Trade Supplier Standard Level 2
• Functional skills in Maths and English level 1

How is my course assessed?

You will be assessed to the Apprenticeship Standard using three complementary assessment methods to take a view of their overall performance in their job. The End Assessment Process will consist of:

• Online knowledge test

• Practical observation

• Professional discussion

The End Point Assessment process will be carried out by an independent and impartial Assessor.