The purpose of this qualification aims to provide a suitable qualification that will allow individuals to demonstrate their competence and understanding against a clear set of standards based on the needs of the industry
The purpose of the qualification is to prepare you to enter the logistics sector or a job role similar to those below:
There are no formal entry requirements to access this course; however, you will need access to a PC/Laptop/Mac and internet access. You will also be required to be motivated and able to set aside time to complete your work.
As this is a vocational qualification there are no final exams for you to sit. You will be continually assessed using a variety of tasks intended to show and use the skillset that you have.
This course is delivered remotely utilising our materials and the use of zoom / teams / Skype, etc. All written work will be submitted and assesed via our portfolio system.
The duration of the course is approximately 113 hours TQT. This includes tutoring and individual learning; however, as we take into account your previous work and academic history this could be less.
This qualification has been designed to support those involved with distributive operations such as dealing with the handling and storing of goods within a commercial, industrial or removers’ warehouses, or freight facility, movement of goods, customer service and stock control
This qualification comprises of seven mandatory units.
Choose all three units from Group A
3 Credit unit at Level 2
3 Credit unit at Level 3
know how to optimize the use of logistics resources
be able to optimize the use of logistics resources
3 Credit unit at Level 2
know how to make an effective contribution to a business in the logistics sector
be able to make an effective contribution to a business in the logistics sector
Choose 1 unit from Group B
4 Credit unit at Level 2
know how to improve performance in logistics operations
be able to improve performance in logistics operations
3 Credit unit at Level 3
know how to allocate and check work in own team in logistics operations
be able to allocate and check work in own team in logistics operations
4 Credit unit at Level 3
know how to provide leadership for own team in logistics operations
be able to provide leadership in own team in logistics operations
Choose 1 unit from Group C
6 Credit unit at Level 3
know how to maintain the safety and security of hazardous goods and materials in logistics operations
be able to maintain the safety and security of hazardous goods and materials in logistics operations
3 Credit unit at Level 3
know how to minimise the environmental impact of logistics operations
be able to minimise the environmental impact of logistics operations
6 Credit unit at Level 3
know how to supervise the receipt, storage or dispatch of goods in logistics operations
be able to supervise the receipt, storage or dispatch of goods in logistics operations
Choose 1 unit from Group D
5 Credit unit at Level 4
Know how to undertake international road transport operations
Be able to undertake international road transport operations
4 Credit unit at Level 3
Know how to schedule logistics operations to meet customer requirements.
Be able to schedule logistics operations to meet customer requirements.
3 Credit unit at Level 3
Choose 1 unit from Group E
4 Credit unit at Level 3
know how to apply technology in logistics operations
be able to apply technology in logistics operations
3 Credit unit at Level 3
3 Credit unit at Level 3
know how to respond to problems in logistics operations
be able respond to problems in logistics operations
