Who is this course for?
The IOSCM Level 2 course is designed for people who are new to the supply chain industry and are looking to develop their skills to progress to supervisor/team leader level.
The course covers the following areas:
- Team Leading
- Business
- Team Development & Performance (optional)
- Supply Chain (optional)
- Customer Service (optional)
- Manufacturing Planning & Control (optional)
- Purchasing (optional)
- International Trade & Freight (optional)
- Warehousing & Inventory (optional)
- Movement of Goods (optional)
How does the course work?
Study Time:
You can study at a pace to suit you. IoSCM courses are studied entirely online so you can complete your studies at times to suit you.
If you can spend around 3 hours a week studying, you should be able to complete the course in 8 months for the Award or 16 months for the Certificate. If you can spend more time studying than that, you could fast-track and complete the course faster.
Course Structure:
To gain the Award you must complete the two compulsory units below.
To gain the Certificate you must complete the two compulsory and any two of the optional units listed below.
Assessments
There are no exams for this qualification. The course is assessed through assignments submitted throughout the course and evidence of experience or previous qualifications if applicable.
Qualification Received:
You will receive the Institute of Supply Chain Management Level 2 Award or Certificate in Supply Chain Management.
Your Course Fee Includes:
- Tuition
- Study Materials
- 12 Month Institute Membership
- VAT
Course Details - Unit Breakdown
Compulsory Units
Team Leader
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This unit is about understanding the roles and responsibilities of a team leader. It covers authority limits and accountability, leadership styles and building a shared sense of purpose within a team.
Business
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This unit looks at the purpose and functions of a range of business organisations. It covers the importance of communication skills, the scale and scope of quality management systems and customer satisfaction. It looks at utilising and managing resources safely and the importance of cost accounting in business.
Optional Units
Team Development & Performance
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This unit covers inductions and training plans for new staff, communicating and setting team objectives, supporting team members by promoting opportunities and handling difficulties effectively. It also covers monitoring and evaluating team performance against agreed objectives.
Customer Service
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This unit is about the principles of customer service. It covers dealing with a meeting the needs of a diverse range of customers, developing effective relationships with customers and the importance of evaluating customer service levels.
Supply Chain
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This unit is about understanding supply chains across a range of sectors. It covers the roles of organisations in a supply chain and communication and information sources in supply chain.
Manufacturing Planning & Control
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This unit is about understanding the manufacturing process. It covers the role of assembly manufacturing, the process of engaging external organisations to participate in the manufacturing process, the importance of production planning and manufacturing improvement techniques.
Purchasing
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This unit is about the features of the procurement and purchasing function in supply chain. It covers the stages of the purchasing process, the concept of supply market information, the requirements and process of supplier appraisal and the legislation that applies to supply contracts.
Warehousing & Inventory
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This unit is about the purpose and characteristics of Inventory and the key warehousing activities including how goods are received in a warehouse. It also covers health and safety in a warehouse environment.
International Trade & Freight
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This unit is about understanding trade and freight operations. It covers the types of goods that are traded and the processes involved, obtaining information on goods and identifying and recommending suitable modes of transport. It also looks at identifying instructions for goods to be transported and identifying problems that can occur in international trade.
Movement of Goods
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This unit is about how characteristics of goods impact on their handling process and the basic concepts of route planning and scheduling for movement of goods. It covers the characteristics of various modes of transportation, the role of collection, storage and distribution centres and the main regulatory and enforcement bodies for movement of goods in your country.
