Durham Open Learning College Edexcel Level 4 NVQ Supply Chain Management (SCM).(999)

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What is Supply Chain Management?


Within the Supply Chain Management (SCM) philosophy, businesses manage their source materials, information and finances throughout the entirety of the supply chain. Once a particular supply chain is established, the various businesses involved in the chain share information with one another in order to synchronize their assets, coordinate their production techniques, and ensure the continued synchronization of supply and demand throughout the chain. SCM traditionally dealt almost exclusively with the maintenance of the flow of actual products within the supply chain, but the emergence of the internet has placed continually increasing importance on the flow of information throughout the chain as well.



Which Edexcel NVQs in Supply Chain Management are available?

The NVQs in Supply Chain Management are available as follows:



• Edexcel Level 2 NVQ in Supply Chain Management

• Edexcel Level 3 NVQ in Supply Chain Management

• Edexcel Level 4 NVQ in Supply Chain Management

• Edexcel Level 5 NVQ in Supply Chain Management.



It is important that you select the most appropriate level related to your work role.



What progression opportunities does this Edexcel NVQ offer me?

Candidates completing the NVQs have the opportunity to use their achievements towards membership of selected institutes. Each institute has its own criteria for membership and have allowed NVQ achievement to contribute towards their membership application. Selection of predetermined units within listed NVQs will also allow learners to partially meet membership criteria for professional bodies as listed below.



The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

The full membership requirement for CIPS is the NVQ Level 4 and three years relevant experience in a position of responsibility in purchasing and supply management. Experience gained prior to and during study is valid. For the Level 4 NVQ in Supply Chain Management and criteria for CIPS (MCIPS) membership, candidates must complete five mandatory units, three units from M5–M19 and two other units from M5-M27 at Level 4. Candidates can also use these units to gain the Edexcel Level 4 NVQ in Supply Chain Management.



Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

The Institute is interested in using the NVQs in Supply Chain Management as a qualifier towards membership of their organisation but they need more time to determine which units they would recognise for membership and the area they would be looking at for Member level (MILT). Please note that the Institute also have other criteria which will need to be fulfilled to qualify for membership. Please contact individual institutes for details.



The NVQ qualifications will also allow candidates to progress to other NVQs and vocationally-related qualifications.

At Level 2 candidates may progress to qualifications such as:

• Edexcel Level 3 NVQ in Supply Chain Management

• Edexcel Level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Logistics

• Edexcel Level 2 BTEC First Certificate and Diploma in Retail

• Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Award and Certificate in Logistics

• Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Award, Certificate and Diploma in Retail.



At Level 3 candidates may progress to qualifications such as:

• Edexcel Level 4 NVQ in Supply Chain Management

• Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Award and Certificate in Logistics

• Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Award, Certificate and Diploma in Retail

• Edexcel Level 4 BTEC Professional Diploma in Logistics

• Edexcel Level 4 BTEC Higher National Certificate and Diploma in Retail.



At Level 4 candidates may progress to qualifications such as:

• Edexcel Level 5 NVQ in Supply Chain Management

• Edexcel Level 4 BTEC Professional Diploma in Logistics

• Edexcel Level 4 BTEC Higher National Certificate and Diploma in Retail

• Edexcel Level 5 BTEC Professional Award, Certificate, Diploma in Management Studies

• Edexcel Level 5 Higher National Certificate and Diploma in Business (Management)

• Level 5 BTEC Foundation Degrees Business.



At Level 5 candidates may progress to qualifications such as:

• Edexcel Level 5 BTEC Professional Award, Certificate, Diploma in Management Studies

• Edexcel Level 5 Higher National Certificate and Diploma in Business (Management)

• Level 5 BTEC Foundation Degrees Business.



What is the structure of the Edexcel Level 4 NVQ in Supply Chain Management?

The qualification is flexible, allowing learners to choose units that best fit their needs, whilst at the same time ensuring that essential areas of knowledge and skill from the administrative sector are covered. Please see unit guidance below.

To achieve the whole qualification at Level 4, you must prove competence in five mandatory units and five optional units. Click here for a full list of units.

The Edexcel Level 4 NVQ in Supply Chain Management contains units imported from the Management National Occupational Standards, developed by the Management Standards Centre(MSC). The relevant imported titles have been indicated with (MSC).

Support

Full support offered following initial induction and development of personal study plan with an assigned / dedicated tutor. Unlimited telephone, email and SKYPE support.

Study at home, at work or a mix of both. At a time and place that fits your personal needs.

Assessment
These courses are assessed using evidence from the workplace. This could include observation, professional discussion, questioning/interviews/witness testimonies, reflective accounts or physical products of work (such as plans, reports, correspondence etc.) or other methods allowed by the awarding body. Please note simulation may also be allowed.

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