Level 3 Certificate in Manufacturing and Production

The Level 3 Certificate in Manufacturing and Production provides students with an in-depth look into the manufacturing of goods in the supply chain industry. Completed through distance learning and online assessments, the course is designed for students already working in industry seeking a managerial role.

About this Course

The Level 3 Certificate in Manufacturing and Production teaches students many different techniques and skills to be used in the manufacturing industry. With optional units to tailor your studies to the career path that best suits you, the qualification is perfect for those that are already working in industry and wish to progress on to a managerial role. With membership of the IOSCM included in the price, the course not only accredits learners to a high standard in the field but also has the added benefits of networking opportunities and membership to a worldwide supply chain institute.

Study Time:210 – 270 hours

Enrolment length:12 months

Course Format:Online

Entry Requirements:None Specific

Upon completion of this qualification, students are awarded an IOSCM Level 3 Certificate, an 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: 600/8693/2. 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 3 credits from the optional units:

Mandatory Units

Manufacturing and Production 9 Credits

• Understanding how manufacturing and production processes are organised
• Techniques to plan production
• Understand how a business monitors the quality and efficiency of activities in production
• Impact of technology developments on production
• Impact of external factors on production activities
• The appropriateness of production methods used by organisations

Production Planning and Control 9 Credits

• Understanding the role of production planning in relation to corporate strategy
• Underlying aspects of production planning from a technical perspective
• Production planning techniques
• The role of forecasting in production planning control techniques

Optional Units

Inventory Processes 9 Credits

• Understanding inventory and the associated processes
• Understanding stock and the associated processes
• Inventory systems
• Techniques used to plan levels of stock
• Understanding the financial value of holding stock
• Understanding how modern inventory systems can improve stock control

Supply Chain 9 Credits

• Concept of supply chain
• Importance of supply chain management
• Concepts of lean within a supply chain
• Understanding linkages within a supply chain

Environmental Issues In Manufacturing 3 Credits

• Importance of environmental issues in manufacturing
• Identifying factors that influence environmental issues
• Appropriate infrastructure and equipment requirements for environmental issues
• Importance of monitoring and control for environmental issues

MRP/ERP Systems 3 Credits

• Principles of Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Scope of MRP/ERP systems within own organisation
• Reasons for monitoring and controlling MRP/ERP systems

Lean Manufacturing 3 Credits

• Understanding the aim of lean manufacturing
• Factors that influence lean manufacturing operations
• Importance of appropriate requirements for the development, monitoring and enforcement of lean manufacturing

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