Level 1 Certificate in an Introduction to the Supply Chain

This qualification is specifically designed for new learners who are seeking employment in the supply chain industry. With many different aspects of the supply chain covered, the Level 1 Certificate in an Introduction to the Supply Chain is a great start to your career and develops knowledge of the many different parts of the goods and manufacturing industry.

About this Course

The Level 1 Introduction to Supply Chain is designed for individuals at pre-employment level looking to develop their skills and knowledge to support entry into a career within the industries of logistics, purchasing, manufacturing, supply chain, warehousing, shipping or import and export.

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 1 certificate, an SFEDI Level 1 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: 600/7943/5. 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 one mandatory unit as well as a minimum of 12 credits from the optional units:

Mandatory Units

Supply Chain 1 credits

• Elements and characteristics of supply chains
• The roles organisations play in supply chain
• Communication and information sources in supply chains

Optional Units

Warehousing and Inventory 2 credits

• Purpose of warehousing
• Purpose of inventory
• Key warehousing activities
• Health and safety in a warehouse

Introduction to Manufacturing 3 credits

• The manufacturing process
• The role of assembly in manufacturing
• Manufacturing terminology
• Instructions in a manufacturing environment
• Health and safety in a manufacturing environment

Introduction to Logistics 2 credits

• The purpose of logistics
• Contributing to a business in the logistics sector
• Health and safety in logistics
• Personal protective equipment

Skills for Employment 1 credits

• Qualities and attitudes needed in employment
• Skills needed in employment
• Assessing your own qualities for employability

Principles of Customer Service 6 credits

• Delivering good customer service
• Communication methods
• Organisational procedures
• Dealing with queries, problems and complaints

Business Studies 5 credit

• Principles of business
• Business organisation
• Business operations
• People in business
• Influence and controls in business

ICT for Employment 2 credits

• IT Skills and experience
• Using IT equipment safely
• Common software used in business

English Language Awareness 1 credits

• English language uses in different contexts
• Basic public service terminology

Health and Safety in the Workplace 2 credits

• Health and safety rights and responsibilities
• Requirements of employers
• Prevent and deal with accidents
• Perform workplace tasks safely

Introduction to Purchasing 1 credits

• Understand the principles of purchasing
• Effective contribution to purchasing process

Introduction to International, Trade, Ports and Shipping 3 credits

• Understanding International trade, ports & shipping
• Types of transport
• Main actions of ports and shipping in regard to international trade

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