Apprenticeship ยท Level 6 ยท Logistics

Logistics Associate

A two-year apprenticeship for people interested in international trade and moving goods. It suits problem solvers who like managing projects.

How apprenticeships work: you are hired by an approved employer and paid while you learn, mixing work with blocks of training in a college or training centre. You don't apply through the CAO and you don't need CAO points.

Key facts

How long
2 years
Award
QQI Level 6 Higher Certificate in Logistics
Where you train
  • Higher education institution (off-the-job); managed by Freight Transport Association Ireland
Pay
Employer pays a salary; rate agreed with your employer.
Costs
Student contribution payable to the higher education institution over two years.

Entry requirements

  • Full criteria are in the Logistics Associate brochure

How to apply

You must be hired by an approved employer. Contact the Freight Transport Association Ireland or search the Apprenticeship Jobs page.

Logistics Associate apprenticeship website โ†— Official page on apprenticeship.ie โ†—

What you'll learn

  • Measuring and improving business performance
  • Setting up a distribution network
  • Managing transport of goods end to end
  • Choosing the right transport mode
  • Customs, tariffs and shipping records

Where it can lead

  • Logistician, freight forwarder or shipping agent
  • Distribution, inventory, transport or warehouse manager
  • Supply chain manager

Useful Leaving Cert subjects

Business, Geography, Economics

These help with the content of the programme; they are not entry requirements unless listed above.

Other Logistics apprenticeships

Tertiary degrees in Business and Information

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Information from apprenticeship.ie, checked November 2026. Details can change, so always confirm on the official page before applying.