SFEDI LEVEL 2 Certificate Managing the Supply Chain
UKDLP
Summary
- Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
- Tutor is available to students
Overview
Who is it for?
If you're looking to start a career in Supply Chain Management, then this could be the perfect course for you. This Level 2 qualification is designed for students looking to establish a career in the supply chain field but who currently lack industry experience. The course allows students to develop supervisory management skills as well as develop knowledge and skills in specific areas of supply chain management.
Description
When can I start?
You can enrol at any time – start today.
Are there any requirements?
There are no formal prerequisites for students wishing to enrol on this course.
What skills will I gain?
This distance learning Level 2 Certificate in Supply Chain management course is designed to develop an understanding of key issues within the field and ensure sector specific skills and knowledge is acquired in line with the individual's career goals.
Module breakdown
To complete the Certificate you must complete: Two Mandatory Unit and a minimum of 6 credits from the Optional Units
Mandatory Units
Logistics (2 Credits)
- Understand the function of logistics
- Logistics activities used by organisations
- Effective contribution to a business in the logistics sector
Movement of Goods (5 Credits)
- How characteristics of goods impact on handling process
- Concepts of route planning and scheduling
- Characteristics of modes of transportation
- The role of collection, storage and distribution
- Regulatory & enforcement bodies for movement of goods in own country
Optional Units
International Trade and Freight (5 Credits)
- Understand trade & freight
- How to identify goods to be traded
- How to obtain information on goods being traded
- Identify, select & recommend suitable modes of transport
- Identify instructions for goods to be transported
- Identify problems that can occur in international trade
Ports and Shipping (2 Credits)
- Understand the function of ports and shipping
- Understand the role of ports and shipping
- Policies & procedures that affect ports & shipping
- Understand how to monitor ports & shipping
Supply Chain (5 Credits)
- Understand supply chains across a range of sectors
- The roles of other organisations in supply chains
- Communication and information sources within a supply chain
Customer Service (5 Credits)
- Principles of customer service
- Meeting the needs of a diverse range of customer types
- Policies & procedures for developing & maintaining effective relationships with customers
- The importance of evaluating levels of customer service
Purchasing (5 Credits)
- Features of the procurement & purchasing function
- Stages of the purchasing process
- Concept of supply market information
- Monitoring supplier performance
- Importance of a contract in purchasing relevant to own country
Warehousing and Inventory (5 Credits)
- Purpose & characteristics of inventory
- Understand how goods are received in a warehouse
- Understand key warehousing activities
- Health & safety arrangements in a warehouse environment
Health and Safety in a Warehouse Environment (3 Credits)
- Legislation in warehousing & storage environments
- Legal requirements for storage & distribution of specific goods & materials
- How risk in the workplace affects roles & responsibilities
- Responding to incidents in the workplace
- PPE within a warehousing & storage environment
What support is available?
You will have access to both a student service advisor and academic course tutor. Your student service advisor will offer assistance with administrative and technical issues and your academic tutor will support you with any course related questions you might have.
You will also have access to an interactive forum where you can engage with your fellow course students.
How will I be assessed?
You will be allocated your own dedicated tutor who will provide valuable feedback and mark your work to ensure you pass the subject you are studying.
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