The qualification is about the safe and efficient receipt, movement, storage, handling and dispatch of goods in a warehousing and logistics environment. Candidates should have a degree of autonomy and be working at a supervisory or team leading level of responsibility within logistics operations.
Unit Overview
To gain a full award, you must achieve a minimum total of 21 credits comprising three manadtory units. One unit is to be taken from each of the optional groups one to four (each of a minimum value of credits).
Mandatory Units
Unit 1 Health, safety and security at work
Unit 2 Make an effective contribution to a business in the logistics sector
Unit 3 Optimise the use of logistics resources
Optional Units
Group 1:
Unit 4 Improve performance in logistics operations
Unit 5 Provide leadership for your team in logistics operations
Unit 6 Allocate and check work in your team in logistics operations
Group 2
Unit 7 Maintain the safety and security of hazardous goods and materials in logistics operations
Unit 8 Supervise the receipt, storage or dispatch of goods
Unit 9 Minimise the environmental impact of logistics operations
Group 3
Unit 10 Schedule logistics operations to meet customer requirements
Unit 11 International road transport operations
Unit 12 Arrange the transportation of good using multiple transport modes
Group 4
Unit 13 ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements in logistics operations
Unit 14 Contribute to the provision of customer service in logistics operations
Unit 15 Respond to problems in logistics operations
Unit 16 Apply technology in logistics operations