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Course overview
The Level 2 Extended Diploma in Introduction to Supply Chain is designed for students looking to establish a career in the supply chain field who have little or no prior experience in the industry.
The course provides students with a foundation in essential supply chain knowledge while also allowing them to specialise in specific areas. This approach provides students with the training they need for their career development while also helping organisations to enhance operational efficiency.
Job outcomes
- Transport Administrator
- Production Operative
- Warehouse Operative
- Customer Service Coordinator
- Purchasing Assistant
- Supply Chain Administrator
- Stock Controller
- Transport Coordinator
- Supply Chain Coordinator
- Logistics Controller
What you'll learn
- Gaining in-depth insight into new topics or enhancing existing knowledge
- The ability to transfer learning to real-life job roles
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Awards
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Duration study load
Students are provided with 18 months of support to complete their course. However, as the course is self-paced, the average completion time is typically 9 to 12 months.
Additionally, students have the flexibility to pause their studies or extend their course duration if needed.
Course features
- Gain access to a customised learning platform
- Unlimited first-class materials
- Self-assessments available online that shows the results immediately
- Able to take and retake the practise self-tests as many times as you like
- Assigned a Student Support Liaison, who will handle all enquiries and act as your personal mentor upon enrolment
ELCAS funding
If you’ve had a career in the Armed Forces, you will already have a wealth of valuable skills that employers are looking for in their candidates. However, to progress your career outside of the military, you will need to certify these skills with industry-recognised qualifications, and Enhanced Learning Credits can help you to do this.
To be eligible to receive ELC payments, you must have accrued at least six years of military service. You can earn up to three credits, the value of which will depend on the length of your service. Your credits will cover 80% of your course fees, with the remaining 20% being funded by yourself.
Institute of Supply Chain Management is an approved Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) provider and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.
Our ELC provider number is 9651.
Who's it for?
The Level 2 qualification allows learners to develop knowledge in their chosen areas of the supply chain to support career development, drive efficiency in operations and support skills development across the industry. This course is suitable for learners who have limited or no prior experience and are looking to develop their knowledge to establish a career in the supply chain industry.
We provide learners with the opportunity to develop their skills through a bespoke distance learning format, with support from industry experts every step of the way. You can custom-build your course to suit your current experience level, career ambitions and employer’s objectives.
As well as being able to tailor the course by unit selection, there are also nine different methods to consider when it comes to your assessments, so you can complete your course in a way that suits your individual learning preferences.
Delivery
When studying with IoSCM, you will have access to the online learning platform and learning resource centre. The IoSCM learning platform provides you with all your course content, unit information, and the option to interact with other learners who are studying the same course as you. The learning resource centre includes a huge library of resources for you to utilise which will support you throughout your learning.
All courses are studied through online and supported by distance learning, so you can work through your course online at your own pace and utilise the support from the support and education teams as and when required.
Subjects
The largest qualification option available, the Extended Diploma enables learners to select between six to nine units of study* to enhance their industry knowledge across various topics and subjects.
*Each unit of study has an allocated credit value.
The Introduction to Supply Chain unit will provide an understanding of the foundations and principles of Supply Chain Operations. By exploring the purpose, roles, and responsibilities found within the supply chain, the requirement for effective communication and potential barriers and risks associated with the operation of a supply chain. Upon completion of the unit learners will have the knowledge of:
- The characteristics of a Supply Chain
- The different functions, and their purpose, in a supply chain
- Relationships between the links of a Supply Chain
- The importance of communication in a Supply Chain
10 Unit Credit Values
The Introduction to Manufacturing, Planning & Control unit provides the learner with an understanding of the basic principles of Manufacturing, Planning & Control. This includes an overview of the process involved in the planning of production and the layouts that can be used on a shop floor to ensure production is efficient. Processes used in the manufacturing process of engaging external organisations and how to determine if a Make or Buy decision is required are shown.
Indicative content includes:
- Manufacturing processes – levels of planning, inputs to manufacturing
- Factory Layouts – fixed position, functional, cell, and product
- Functions to Manufacturing – quality, warehousing, procurement, human resources
- External Organisations involved in manufacturing – procurement, subcontracting, and outsourcing
- The Procurement Cycle
- Make or Buy Decisions
8 Unit Credit Values
This unit will allow the learner to develop their understanding of fundamental business principles and techniques.
- Different types of businesses, their purposes and the roles and responsibilities of departments
- The types, and use, of communication within organisations and the importance of effective communication in the overall business strategy
- The scale and scope of Quality Management Systems
5 Unit Credit Values
This unit will allow the learner to develop their understanding of essential business principles, methods, and procedures.
- Identification and the safe management of key resources
- Cost accounting in business
10 Unit Credit Values
This unit will allow the learner to obtain an understanding of the foundations and principles of Procurement. Indicative content will cover:
- Key features of the procurement and purchasing function
- Different stages of the purchasing process
- Gain an understanding of the supply market
- Contracting in Purchasing
- The importance of monitoring supplier performance
10 Unit Credit Values
This unit will allow the learner to obtain an understanding of the foundations and principles of Warehouse and Inventory. The unit content will cover:
- Description of inventory, its purpose, and the importance of inventory control
- Goods receiving, verification and storage processes
- Warehouse operation activities
- The use of Manual Handling Equipment
- Understanding the employer’s and employee’s responsibilities for Health and Safety (H&S) within the workplace
- H&S legislation and regulations applicable to a warehouse operation
About Institute of Supply Chain Management
Bringing together a dynamic mix of world-class study materials, expert knowledge and a sound understanding of today’s industry demands, IoSCM is actively creating the most impressive talent throughout the UK, Europe, Middle-East and Asia by training them to our exceptional standards.
As the first institute to represent the wider supply chain, we’re trusted by some of the world’s largest corporations to train and educate their workforce. IoSCM understands the industry and the need for highly-skilled, qualified professionals which is why we developed sector specific qualifications that will help upskill employees, evolve businesses and enhance careers.
Our success is a result of our dedication to education and training. We believe in giving every student much more than just a qualification, we provide the opportunity to grow, learn and progress as a professional with our unrivalled support network.
