Level 5 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (2nd Year)

The objective of the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management qualification is to provide learners with a specialist programme of study that provides a depth of knowledge and understanding of key aspects within the Logistics and Supply Chain Management sector.

Overview

The units combine both theoretical and practical knowledge in the profession and will develop and enhance knowledge and skills in the areas of academic and research skills, logistics and the business environment, effective performance, planning and accountability, finance, communication, management and team working.

The Level 5 units give learners the opportunities to apply key skills and techniques in a variety of relevant subject areas. The programme of study provides learners with an opportunity to engage with the challenges facing professionals and policy makers in their own country. Learners will develop and enhance knowledge and skills in the areas of leading change, effective planning, risk assessment, forecasting, policy, management theory and practice in logistics and supply chain management.

Successful completion of this qualification will allow learners to work in a variety of roles within logistics and supply chain management and to progress to further study.

Entry requirements

These qualifications are designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above.

The entry profile for learners is likely to include at least one of the following:

Level 4 Diploma of Logistics and Supply Chain Management of OTHM and SIMI Swiss be accepted

English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country, they must provide evidence of English language competency.

Qualifications

After finished the 2nd Year (Level 5) of Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Hons), learners will get an OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Accredited & Recognition No. 610/0334/7 and recognized as 2nd year graduated student of SIMI Swiss.

Qualifications at Level 4 and 5 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Higher National Diplomas (HND) and Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme.

Progression

Successful completion of the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management qualification.

As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are eligible to gain direct entry into Year 3 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme.

Finish Level 5 Extended Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management learners also eligible to study the 3rd year of Bachelor of Logistics ans Supply Chain Management with Hons of SIMI Swiss

Programme

The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Logistics ans Supply Chain Management qualification consists of 12 mandatory units, 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and the recommended Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for this qualification is a minimum of 600 hours.

Units	Credits	GHL/TQT
Principles and Concepts of Strategy	20	100/200
Procurement and Inventory Management	20	100/200
Contract and Financial Management	20	100/200
Global Context of Supply Chains	4	100/200
Principles and Concepts of Supply Chain Management	20	100/200
Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain Management	20	100/200