Look around you – almost everything you can see has only reached you thanks to logistics, from your phone at the side of you and the chair you’re sitting on, to the clothes you’re wearing, and the food in your fridge.
There are a huge number of careers in logistics, many of which involve working as part of a close-knit team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. In fact, one in 12 adults is employed by the logistics industry!
Why study logistics at The Manchester College?
The Manchester College’s Logistics department has a proven track record of collaboration with the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) in getting people back into work, particularly in developing the LGV drivers and taxi drivers of tomorrow.
Whether you fancy a career with Eddie Stobart, Royal Mail, DHL, Amazon or any one of the other thousands of companies working in this sector, a Logistics qualification at The Manchester College – the No.1 Further Education College in Greater Manchester for achievement* - can help you to get there. We offer logistics training and courses in a variety of subject areas, including warehousing, driving, procurement, supply and many more!
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Our Logistics Courses
At The Manchester College we offer a wide range of logistics courses for adults aged 19+ designed to allow you to upskill, start a new career or progress your career. We offer logistics courses in areas such as warehousing, taxi driving, LGV and forklift / reach truck driving, shunter awareness, procurement and supply.
LGV Courses
We offer a selection of LGV courses to help you prepare to drive Large Goods Vehicles.
Specialist Driver Courses
Looking for shunter awareness or The Knowledge for a taxi career? We have a range of specialist driver courses to help you progress in your career.
Our Tutors
When you study a logistics course at The Manchester College, you’ll learn from experienced tutors who have worked out in the sector. So, you’ll know that you’re learning the actual skills that real employers are looking for.
Get to know some of our logistics department:
Ella Tsui-Lau - Assistant Principal
Ella has a vast experience successfully managing curriculum areas within Automotive, Construction, Engineering and Logistics at senior leadership level within Further Education. She works closely with employers and industry boards to ensure that our curriculum aligns with the local, regional and national skills strategy, focusing on priorities such as green technology and future skills. She is passionate in transforming young people's lives, in helping them to build an aspirational and ambitious career to future proof the industry.
John Cleary - Tutor
John joined The Manchester College in 2006, bringing with him an abundance of experience in logistics, primarily in the taxi sector. Highlights of his career include playing an instrumental role in overhauling the taxi knowledge process for Manchester City Council.
His 30+ years of experience make John a real asset to the department, and he’s supported thousands of students to pass their taxi knowledge exam. John has a degree in Business Studies, as well as a PGCE teaching qualification.
Darren O'Leary- Tutor
Darren has been at The Manchester College for six years and now teaches numerous courses, including Freight Forwarding. He worked as a private hire driver for almost 30 years, and also spent time as a prison counsellor, and drug and alcohol worker for the NHS.
Darren’s experiences mean that he particularly enjoys supporting students who have previously struggled to find lawful employment. Every single person that Darren has helped to obtain an LGV licence has gone on to achieve a fulltime job.
Simon Kerfoot - Tutor
Simon has more than 30 years’ experience in the transport and distribution sector, and has held a variety of roles, including transport manager and company director. He now enjoys sharing his extensive industry knowledge with students at The Manchester College. Simon specialises in teaching LGV and forklift truck courses. He holds several recognised qualifications and certifications, as well as being a member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).
John Vella - Tutor
John joined The Manchester College in May 2017 and possesses over 25 years of experience in the IT sector, working for blue chip companies such as IBM, Dell and Deloitte and Touche. He has a BSc (Hons) in IT and PGCE teaching qualification and delivers Functional Skills to learners on our Taxi, LGV and Forklift Truck courses.
Our Facilities and Location
We believe practical experience is crucial when it comes to learning about logistics.
So, when you enrol on one of our Logistics courses, you’ll benefit from industry-standard training vehicles, specialist software and other sector-specific tools. You’ll also be learning in state-of-the-art modern facilities at our Wythenshawe campus.
Our Logistics department has new and improved facilities including:
- The installation of large roller shutter doors to accommodate large HGV vehicles
- A brand new mezzanine area for classroom based learning
- New mechanical and electrical services installations which provide specialist ventilation, lighting, power and data.
These amazing new facilities will provide you with access to everything you will see once you enter the workforce, giving you the best possible chance to prepare for a future career.
Find out more
Find out even more about our Logistics courses and department in our subject area guide or on our YouTube playlist:
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Graham Weights, Ainscough • Mobile crane (carrier) inspection and maintenance courseDelivering this type of training to a national organisation like Ainscough Crane Hire with the number of depots and engineers has its challenges, both with organisation and logistics, however the team at The Manchester College achieve this to an excellent standard.
Paul Jarratt • Edexcel NVQ Level 3 Diploma in PCV Driving InstructorThe training I received from The Manchester College was expertly delivered and provided a solid base for me to begin my own journey as a Professional PCV Driving Instructor.
