Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management Level 5

Who can benefit from Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management Program?

Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management will provide knowledge that underpins the ability to work as an effective practitioner in the logistics and supply chain sector. The units combine both theoretical and practical knowledge in the profession and will develop and enhance knowledge and skills in the areas of effective performance, planning and accountability, development and team working. Learners will be able to work in a variety of roles within logistics and supply chain management.

Learning Objectives:

The objective of the Level 5 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is intended to develop learners’ understanding of policy, management theory and practice in logistics and supply chain management. It provides learners with an opportunity to engage with the challenges facing professionals and policy makers in their own country. They will provide knowledge that underpins the ability to work as an effective manager in the sector. They combine both theoretical and practical knowledge in the profession and will develop and enhance knowledge and skills in the areas of leading change, effective planning and risk assessment and forecasting. Learners will be able to work in a variety of roles within logistics and supply chain management.

Qualification structure

The Level 5 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management qualification consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT).

Mandatory units

• Business Communication (20 credits)
• Purchasing, Supplier Management and Negotiation (20 credits)
• Supply Chain Management (20 credits)
• Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (20 credits)
• Strategic Management (20 credits)
• Supply Chain Risk Assessment and Forecasting (20 credits

Course Requirements

For entry onto the Level 5 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management qualification, learners must possess:

• Relevant RQF Level 4 diploma or equivalent recognised qualification
• Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course
• English requirements:If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency to OCBF.

Progressions

Achieving the Level 5 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management qualification enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their further study. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are eligible to gain direct entry into Final year of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree. Once course requirements for the program have been met, a Certificate of Completion is awarded by a UK Awarding Body.