Level 2 Certificate in Managing the Supply Chain

Designed for students wishing to get a formal qualification in the supply chain industry, this qualification is designed to help people develop the skills required to take on a managerial role in this sector. With minimal knowledge and no experience required, the Level 2 Certificate in Managing the Supply Chain is perfect for people looking to embark on a career in the supply chain sector.

About this Course

This Level 2 qualification is designed for students looking to establish a career in the supply chain field and currently holding minimal experience in the industry. The course allows students to develop supervisory management skills as well as develop knowledge in specific areas of supply chain to support career development for professionals and efficiency in operations for organisations.

Study Time:200 hours

Enrolment length:12 months

Course Format:Online

Entry Requirements:None Specific

Upon completion of this qualification, students are awarded a SFEDI Level 3 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 up 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: 600/5606/X. 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 10 credits from the optional units:

Mandatory Units

Team Leader 5 credits

• Roles and responsibilities
• Authority and accountability
• Building teams
• Effective communication

Business 5 credits

• Purpose and functions
• Communication in business
• Quality management
• Managing resources
• Cost accounting
• Customer satisfaction

Optional Units

Team Development and Performance 5 credits

• Inductions and training
• Setting and communicating objectives
• Supporting team members
• Monitoring and evaluating performance

Customer Service 5 credits

• Principles of customer service
• Meeting diverse needs
• Developing effective relationships
• Evaluating customer service levels

Supply Chain 5 credits

• Characteristics of supply chains
• Roles in supply chains
• Communication and information sources

Movement of Goods 5 credits

• Processes for handling goods
• Route planning and scheduling
• Modes of transportation
• The roles of collection, storage and distribution
• Regulatory and enforcement bodies

Purchasing 5 credits

• Features of procurement and purchasing
• Stages of the purchasing process
• Supply market information
• Monitoring supplier performance
• The importance of contracts

Manufacturing, Planning and Control 5 credit

• Manufacturing processes
• The role of assembly
• The role of external organisations
• Importance of production planning
• Manufacturing improvement techniques

International Trade and Freight 5 credits

• Understanding trade and freight
• Identifying goods to be traded
• Obtaining information on goods
• Identifying modes of transport
• Identifying instructions for transporting goods

Warehousing and Inventory 5 credits

• The purpose and characteristics of inventory
• Receiving goods in a warehouse
• Key warehousing activities
• Health and safety in warehousing environments

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