Built by the Sector – For the Sector
This Apprenticeship Standard is the product of the Trail Blazing Group formed by the Tank Storage Association, its members (including the MoD) along with Cogent Skills and as a standard has gained the approval of the Institution of Chemical Engineers that provides an accelerated route to professional recognition at Engineering Technician status.
Underpinned by Knowledge Skills and Behaviour
The knowledge, skills and behaviours learned on this apprenticeship take individuals beyond mere skills training, our Apprenticeship aims to cultivate safety critical and professional knowledge of the industry that contribute to long-term career success and embed competent performance throughout the delivery programme.
Employers we have engaged with as part of the development of this Apprenticeship Standard agree that by investing in the ‘New’ Level 3 Bulk Storage Terminal Technician Apprenticeship they will benefit from a skilled, safe workforce whilst also increasing employee loyalty and retention in the industry because apprentices have a recognised career pathway.
Who is the Apprenticeship for:
Employers and apprentices who invest in this apprenticeship are building a safety conscious and effective workforce that can meet safety legislation and protect workforces and business. Your staff are critical to maintaining a safe working environment and will be trained by Reynolds at our fully operational Tank Farm with the National Centre for Process and Manufacturing (NCPM) using the most up to date systems that ensures bulk storage terminal operations are performed meeting all business operations that meet legislative requirements.
Duration:
27 months (Plus 3 Months for End Point Assessment)
Prerequisites:
Exemptions from Functional Skills will require an apprentice (Between 16 and 18) to have gained and have evidence of achievement of English and Maths in the following grades:
GCSE New Grades 4 to 9
GCSE Old Grades A to C
Note: Without evidence of achievement, the ESFA requires Apprentices to be automatically enrolled onto Functional Skills to be achieved at level 2 during the apprenticeship on-programme period and before entry to Gateway and EPA.
An Apprenticeship is a uniquely successful method for producing Operators who are skilled, experienced, knowledgeable and ready to make a constructive and productive contribution to your business in particular and the sector as a whole.
Delivery is underpinned by focusing on developing the personal and professional behaviours that will drive professionalism.
Subjects covered include:
Understanding Industry and The High Hazard Sector
- Personal & professional behaviour
- Personal protection
- First Aid at work
- General safety, health and environment awareness
- Familiarisation with High Hazard Industries, recognition and real work environments
- Presentation and communication skills
- Mental health awareness
- Engineering and operational equipment basics
- Human factors awareness
Terminal Operations
- Principles of Process Safety
- Plant specific knowledge training
- Operational training on:
- Tank farms
- Jetties
- Interceptors
- VRUs
- Modes of product transfer
- Basic Process Control Systems
- Process and managerial systems
- This includes a substantial element of site-specific training and familiarisation at the learner’s employer’s own location.
- Orientation at learner’s own site
- Consolidation of training at learner’s own site
- Plant and equipment familiarisation at learner’s own site
- Local management instructions, policies, procedures & operation arrangements.
Professionalism
An Apprenticeship is a uniquely successful method for producing Operators who are ready to make a constructive and productive contribution to your business
Customisation!
As a pioneer in developing and delivering Apprenticeships to the High hazard, Bulk Storage and Process sector, we know that no two facilities are exactly the same. That’s why we will consult with you and customise the learning experience to ensure that it is bespoke to your specific needs and the needs of your Apprentices.
We will train to suit your business model, not anyone else’s.
There are a range of duties; each duty has a range of applicable knowledge, skills and behaviours that apprentices are assessed against, these duties are:
Duty 1 – Maintain and promote site health, safety, security, and environmental compliance.
Duty 2 – Organise own work to meet operational priorities.
Duty 3 – Import bulk product following procedures to meet operational priorities.
Duty 4 – Monitor the storage of bulk product in line with procedures and operational requirements.
Duty 5 – Treat or blend bulk product in line with procedures and operational requirements.
Duty 6 – Export bulk product following procedures to meet operational requirements.
Duty 7 – Conduct quality assurance processes in line with procedures and operational requirements.
Duty 8 – Complete work records – digital or paper based – in line with policy and procedures.
Duty 9 – Conduct first line routine maintenance and testing of bulk storage plant and equipment.
Duty 10 – Prepare bulk storage plant and equipment for shut down for maintenance, overhaul, or decommissioning.
Duty 11 – Reinstate bulk storage plant and equipment.
Duty 12 – Resolve issues. For example, change in demand or breakdown problems.
Duty 13 – Participate in continuous improvement activities including continued professional development.
Duty 14 – Liaise with other teams.
NB: These duties will be undertaken holistically over the period of learning.
The end point assessment organisation for this route is SIAS, Reynolds have worked closely with SIAS for a number of years, as have employers within the sector who have brought a range of apprentices through the apprenticeship standards for Bulk Storage Terminal Technicians.
As a progressive and flexible organisation they look to link seamlessly with employers, apprenticeship providers and apprentices ensuring that the EPA is robust, fair and timely.
At the end of the Apprenticeship, apprentices’ will be assessed in three ways:
1: An observation with questions
2: A interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
3: A range of questions that are underpinned by multiple-choice answers.
The result from each assessment method is combined to decide the overall apprenticeship grade.
Overview
The journey for an apprentice on the Level 3 Bulk Storage Terminal Technician route is underpinned by 60 core modules and over 25 elements of site based CPD, these are split into three core areas.
Month 1 to 4 – Understanding Industry:
22 modules that cover core aspects of high hazard industries and regulatory compliance. This period provides underpinning knowledge building on skills learned both in the workplace and at Reynolds Technical training Centre.
Month 5 to 15 – Terminal Operations
38 modules that focus on Terminal Operations from individual assets, through building up units of operations and undertaking and demonstrating practical skills.
Month 16 to 27
This is where apprentices are assessed demonstrating their skills knowledge and behaviours in the workplace. A Reynolds Technical Assessor will visit them in the workplace to assess their knowledge skills and behaviours against the apprenticeship standard.
Months 27 to 30 – Gateway and End Point Assessment – typically 3 months
Off-The-Job (OTJ)
Full-time apprentices should do a minimum of six hours OTJ training a week.
Some of this time will be accounted for when the apprentice attend Reynolds Training at their Technical Centre, the rest will be achieved in the workplace.
This must be ‘New Learning’ and range from a wide range of learning opportunities and must be recorded as evidence:
- Time spent on writing assignments and projects
- Toolbox talks
- Online learning
- Practical training such as shadowing or mentoring
All learning must be supported by demonstratable evidence, within Reynolds we provide structured professional development that provides apprentices their mentors and sites with a structured programme of development that is relevant to their location.
Added Value Training and Assessment
As part of the delivery programme apprentices can undertake ‘added value’ courses and qualifications, these are areas not covered by funding from the levy and paid for directly by the employer, this can include:
- Level 3 First Aid at Work
- Level 3 Diploma for a Bulk Storage Operator Technician
- Process Safety Leadership.
Reynolds Training Services are based at The National Centre for Processing & Manufacturing (NCPM). NCPM is in the heart of the £6 million Humber Bank chemical and chemistry industry, and our classrooms, conference facilities and simulated industrial environment is the perfect setting in which to teach apprentices entering the bulk storage operations industry.
Apprentices will step into the immersive world of our fully operational tank farm and process plant training facility for a hands-on experience in core control room, process and field operations.
Where knowledge and practice come together!
Reynolds Training Services Ltd
Technical Training Centre
Kiln Lane,
Redwood Park Estate, Stallingborough
North East Lincolnshire
DN41 8TH
Lead Tutor: John Reynolds
The driving force behind Reynolds and a leading figure in the Bulk Storage sector.
September 2025 – Register Your Interest
Are you looking to expand your skilled workforce within Bulk Liquid Storage Terminal Operations? Don’t dismiss the apprenticeship route!
We’re looking for expressions of interest in our Level 3 Bulk Storage Terminal Technician Apprenticeship.
Our next cohort commences September 2025, but the intake process starts now.
For advice, further information, or to register your interest, get in touch today.
Why an Apprenticeship
is right for you
This is the ONLY Apprenticeship that is specialist to the sector – and Reynolds are the premier trainers offering it as we were part of the team that developed it and we have pioneered delivering it for many years now.
This is a great business sector to work in – and it’s the most exciting time to join.
Why Reynolds?
At Reynolds Training, we offer our Apprentices the latest industry-standard technology.
Energy Transition = Exciting Times
As the world makes advances through energy transition, we will need young, imaginative, ambitious and well-trained Operators who are able to adapt to an ever-changing future of fuel.
Our Apprenticeship programme is uniquely suited to helping our sector build a strong, sustainable workforce for the future by giving new employees the knowledge, skills and behaviour they need to ensure a safe, sustainable and profitable future for themselves, for their employer and for the entire industry.
Why you should
become an Apprentice
Discover a world of opportunity with Reynolds’ Apprenticeship programme. Gain hands-on experience, industry-specific qualifications and financial support for your exciting career journey.
Earn while you learn
Industry qualifications
Hands-on Experience
Why you should
employ an Apprentice
Unleash the potential of your workforce through Reynolds’ hands-on Apprenticeship approach. Tailored to your business needs, safety-focused and financially-supported, for a skilled and safer future.
Skilled
workforce
Our hands-on Apprenticeship approach ensures that your employees gain the specific skills and knowledge needed for your business.
increased
safety
Safety is our top priority. Apprentices will be trained in industry-specific safety protocols, helping to create a safer working environment for all.
customisable
training
Our Apprenticeship can be tailored to meet your specific needs. We can customise the delivery to focus on the skills and knowledge that your business needs.
Cost-effective training
With government funding and support, you can benefit from a fully-trained and skilled workforce without incurring high training costs.
How much does this Apprenticeship cost the employer?
So, how does the funding work?
Businesses with more than £3 million annual wage bill already contribute 0.5% of that bill into The Apprenticeship Levy.
When you recruit Apprentices – you can draw that money back, to pay for their training and assessment. You don’t need to take any action – We confirm Levy eligibility for you.
After two years, your unclaimed payments go into the ‘national pot’. If you don’t claim the money yourself, you’re paying for someone else to employ Apprentices.
No problem. You can still claim 95% funding. You contribute 5% towards the cost of training and assessing your Apprentice. The government will pay the rest (95%) up to the funding band maximum.
You need to:
- agree a payment schedule with us
- pay us directly for the training
At the end of that, you get an experienced and trained Operator.
How we can help…
Unsure about reclaiming your Levy contributions?
Get in touch:
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Where
Apprentices learn
The Apprentice will work at their employers’ site and at our state-of-the-art facility, the NCPM.
The Apprenticeship standard requires 20% of the learning to be ‘off-the-job training’ – this can be delivered in one of three ways …
Our Place
Learning takes place in the classroom and on the ground in our training facility, the NCPM.
YOur Place
Once they are versed in the basics, your candidates will return to you and begin the next stage of their training.
Online
To reduce time spent offsite, we have developed our online learning and support platforms: Virtual Reynolds & CALMcloud.
The NCPM:
Our cutting-edge training facility
The National Centre for Process and Manufacturing is the UK’s first fully-operational facility of its kind, created to provide learners with unique and realistic training experiences. Our process plant aligns directly with bulk liquid and gas storage industries, both nationally and internationally.
