Level 2 Certificate in Logistics and Transport

The Level 2 Certificate in Logistics and Transport provides students with an in-depth look into the logistics of transporting goods in the supply chain industry. Completed through distance learning and online assessments, the course is designed for students who may not have much experience in this sector and wish to gain a formal qualification to boost their career prospects.

About this Course

This Level 2 Certificate in Logistics and Transport from the Institute of Supply Chain Management (IOSCM) is designed for students who have limited experience in the Logistics and Transport industry and are seeking a formal qualification. Through the course you will develop your skills and knowledge in various technical areas and the qualification gives a great basis for your career in a sector with many promotion opportunities and attractive advantages.

Study Time:100 hours

Enrolment length:12 months

Course Format:Online

Entry Requirements:None Specific

Upon completion of this qualification, students are awarded an IOSCM Level 2 Certificate, an SFEDI Level 2 certificate and an OLC Diploma. All certification fees are included in your course fees.

Qualification

This course is accredited by the Institute of Supply Chain Management (IOSCM) as well as the awarding body SFEDI. IOSCM and SFEDI have teamed for many years to create quality course content for people working in industry and work aimlessly to provide courses and accreditation to learners. Upon completion of the course students will receive three different certificates: an OLC Diploma, a certificate from IOSCM and an SFEDI certificate.

This qualification includes the following student benefits at no additional cost to learners:

• 12 months membership of the IOSCM
• Access to the IOSCM career centre
• Members directory listing and networking opportunities
• Monthly E-magazine and access to a library of resources

All of these additional benefits are perfect resources to progress your career, keep up to date with all the latest in the supply chain industry and build your network of connections in the sector. Qualification code: 601/3229/2. View the Ofqual course specification

Method

This course is taught on the IOSCM online learning platform which is specifically tailored for teaching the course criteria. On the IOSCM platform you can access all of the lessons for this course which are written by expert tutors working in the industry and students have complete control over their studies and the optional units required for the qualification.

• 24/7/365 access to all of your course materials- all lessons, assignments and resources are available from the moment you enrol
• Online assignment uploads to save time in returning marks and feedback.
• Links to further resources and information available on courses
• Self-led learning on all courses- study in your own time and work through your assignments at your own pace
• Safe e-portfolio of your work is kept under lock and key on our secure servers

Support

The most important tool that all of our students have at their disposal is their tutor. When studying for a course with us you are assigned a personal tutor with indepth knowledge and experience in your chosen subject.

You are strongly advised to make use of your tutors expertise and ask questions about the course content. Your assignments are marked by your personal tutor and detailed feedback is given. As well as this your tutor will provide you with pointers and advice on where you can improve- this helps you to get the most from your courses and constantly improve your skills.

Assessments

To pass this course learners must pass several assignments. These are completed after navigating through the corresponding lessons and writing your answers to assignment questions. Once these have been read and marked by your personal tutor, feedback and marks are provided to students which contain helpful tips to improve work in future assignments.

Course Content

This course assesses several criteria and learners must complete two mandatory units as well as 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

• Legisation 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

This course can be taken over a 12 month period and you can complete it in your own time during this period.