IoSCM LEVEL 2
SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS PROGRAMMES
Institute of Supply Chain Management (IoSCM) Qualifications are approved by the awarding organisation SFEDI and recognised by Ofqual, the UK qualifications regulator. At LLA, we offer IoSCM Qualifications to students to help enhance skills, knowledge and professional development.
The IoSCM courses feature the most up-to-date tools and techniques designed to help you improve job performance and support career development. The IoSCM qualifications we deliver will provide students with an internationally recognised qualification, opening career opportunities both in the UK and around the world.
These qualifications cover various areas of the Supply Chain, and students can choose to look at the Supply Chain as a whole or can choose to focus on a specific area.
Individuals and team members earn industry recognised qualifications that allow them to excel in their jobs.
IoSCM qualifications are recognised internationally, allowing you to open your career opportunities worldwide.
IoSCM qualifications are highly rated by employers and completing these courses will ensure you stand out from your peers. Ideal if you are looking to enhance your career development and increase your chances of a salary increase.
Earning IoSCM qualifications will show to your employers that you are looking to learn and improve. These qualifications will equip you with real life skills that you can apply when getting a job.
Available Qualifications
IoSCM Level 2 Diploma in Introduction to Supply Chain Operations
Course duration: 12 months
The IoSCM Level 2 Diploma in Introduction to Supply Chain Operations is designed to support the learning needs of individuals entering in to their first role within the supply chain.
Learners need to successfully gain 40 credits. These will be gained by the completion of a core unit, plus a number of optional units, to meet the minimum credit value.
Core unit
- Introduction to Supply Chain Operations (12)
Optional units
- Introduction to Logistics Operations (12)
- Introduction to Warehousing and Inventory Processes (10)
- Introduction to Procurement Principles (12)
- Introduction to the Principles of Team Leadership (12)
- Introduction to the Principles of Health & Safety in a Warehouse Environment (12)
Delivery
Each unit will require the completion of a number of distance learning assignments.
Additional Information
A Shorter Certificate version of this programme is also avalaible and all units are available as individual Awards Please ask our team for more details and pricing.
IoSCM Level 2 Diploma in Introduction to Logistics
Course duration: 12 months
The IoSCM Level 2 Diploma in Introduction to Logistics is designed to support the learning needs of individuals entering in to their first role focusing on Logistics Operations within the Supply Chain.
Learners need to successfully gain 40 credits. These will be gained by the completion of a core unit, plus a number of optional units, to meet the minimum credit value.
Core unit
- Introduction to Logistics Operations (12)
Optional units
- Introduction to the Principles of Team Leadership (12)
- Introduction to Supply Chain Operations (12)
- Introduction to Procurement Principles (12)
- Introduction to Warehousing and Inventory Processes (10)
- Introduction to the Principles of Health & Safety in a Warehouse Environment (12)
Delivery
Each unit will require the completion of a number of distance learning assignments.
Additional Information
A Shorter Certificate version of this programme is also avalaible and all units are available as individual Awards Please ask our team for more details and pricing.
IoSCM Level 2 Diploma in Introduction to Warehousing
Course duration: 12 months
The IoSCM Level 2 Diploma in Introduction to Supply Chain Operations is designed to support the learning needs of individuals entering in to their first role within the supply chain focusing on Warehousing and Inventory.
Learners need to successfully gain 40 credits. These will be gained by the completion of a core unit, plus a number of optional units, to meet the minimum credit value.
Core unit
- Introduction to Warehousing and Inventory Processes (10)
Optional units
- Introduction to Logistics Operations (12)
- Introduction to Supply Chain Operations (12)
- Introduction to Procurement Principles (12)
- Introduction to the Principles of Team Leadership (12)
- Introduction to the Principles of Health & Safety in a Warehouse Environment (12)
Delivery
Each unit will require the completion of a number of distance learning assignments.
Additional Information
A Shorter Certificate version of this programme is also avalaible and all units are available as individual Awards Please ask our team for more details and pricing.
IoSCM Level 2 Diploma in Introduction to Procurement
Course duration: 12 months
The IoSCM Level 2 Diploma in Introduction to Procurement is designed to support the learning needs of individuals entering in to their first role within the supply chain focusing on Procurement.
Learners need to successfully gain 40 credits. These will be gained by the completion of a core unit, plus a number of optional units, to meet the minimum credit value.
Core unit
- Introduction to Procurement Principles (12)
Optional units
- Introduction to Logistics Operations (12)
- Introduction to Warehousing and Inventory Processes (10)
- Introduction to Supply Chain Operations (12)
- Introduction to the Principles of Team Leadership (12)
- Introduction to the Principles of Health & Safety in a Warehouse Environment (12)
Delivery
Each unit will require the completion of a number of distance learning assignments.
Additional Information
A Shorter Certificate version of this programme is also avalaible and all units are available as individual Awards Please ask our team for more details and pricing.
IoSCM Level 2 Diploma in Introduction to Leadership and Management
Course duration: 12 months
The IoSCM Level 2 Diploma in Introduction to Leadership and Management is designed to support the learning needs of individuals entering in to their first role within the supply chain focusing on People Management.
Learners need to successfully gain 40 credits. These will be gained by the completion of a core unit, plus a number of optional units, to meet the minimum credit value.
Core unit
- Introduction to the Principles of Team Leadership (12)
Optional units
- Introduction to Logistics Operations (12)
- Introduction to Supply Chain Operations (12)
- Introduction to Procurement Principles (12)
- Introduction to Warehousing and Inventory Processes (10)
- Introduction to the Principles of Health & Safety in a Warehouse Environment (12)
Delivery
Each unit will require the completion of a number of distance learning assignments.
Additional Information
A Shorter Certificate version of this programme is also avalaible and all units are available as individual Awards Please ask our team for more details and pricing.
Course Fee & Duration
Course duration depends on the programme you choose, but will be between 6 and 24 months.
For the latest course fee pricing or to talk to one of our coaches or support team members for advice on the best options for you, call us now on +44 (0)1530 686663 or email us at: enquiry@logisticslearningalliance.com.
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Unit Breakdown
Introduction to Supply Chain Operations
- 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
Introduction to Logistics Operations
- The different types of logistic activities, including inbound and outbound.
- The relationship between procurement, planning, and forecasting and the role logistics plays. Logistics activities in the transport industry.
- The specific requirements of sending goods by air, sea, road, and rail.
- The importance of storage and warehousing.
- How logistics is impacted by the Health & Safety at Work Act.
- Security Policies and Procedures.
- The applicable quality standards such as ISO9001 and ISO4001.
- The types of IT infrastructure that support logistics operations.
Introduction to Warehousing and Inventory Processes
- What is a warehouse.
- The importance of warehouse location.
- Layouts Warehouse flow types, design, and storage.
- Warehouse goods receipt process.
- Warehouse departments/processes.
- What is inventory, the different types, and uses of inventory.
- What are stock outs, safety stock and make to stock.
- Why it is important to control inventory.
- Using methods such as ABC analysis, demand and averages, stock rotation and inventory coding.
- The importance of manual handling equipment.
- Employer and employee health and safety responsibilities within the workplace.
- Health and Safety regulation and legislation applicable to a warehouse operation.
Introduction to Procurement Principles
- The Stages of Procurement Supplier Selection.
- Evaluation, Development and Performance Monitoring.
- Managing Supplier Relationship Procurement Contracts and Compliance Total Acquisition Cost (TAC.)
- Spend Management Inventory.
- Management Demand Forecasting & Material Requirement Planning.
- Purchase order Processing Cycle time.
- Purchasing KPIs.
- Strategic Tools in Purchasing (SWOT).
- Analysis of Product or Service Price Through Various Methods and Market Research
Introduction to the Principles of Team Leadership
- What is a team leader – their roles and responsibilities.
- How a team develops – Stages of Team Development.
- Model Styles of leadership used by a team leader.
- Accountability of a team leader.
- Effective Communication – methods to be used and barriers that are encountered.
- Teamwork and Motivation– benefits to team and organisation.
- Preventing and dealing with discrimination, harassment, and conflict
Introduction to the Principles of Health & Safety in a Warehouse Environment
- Legislation pertaining to Warehouse operations including COSHH (control of substances hazardous to health),
- DSE (display screen equipment), Health & Safety and First Aid regulations.
- Hazardous materials
- How to identify risks in the workplace and perform risk assessments.
- Procedures to follow in the event of an accident.
- Management’s role in Health & Safety Health & Safety legislation in a warehouse context.
- Vehicle and pedestrian safety Information and advice about the storage and distribution of hazardous materials.
- Identification and evaluation of risks within a warehouse environment How to keep records and review procedures.
- The types of roles and responsibilities associated with Health & Safety Enforcement and communication How to respond to incidents in the workplace.