Open Awards
Level 3
QN: 610/0583/6
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Open Awards Level 3 Diploma in International Supply Chain Logistics (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 971 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
35 Units
Guided Hours
971 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Business Communication and Presentation Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key forms of communication used in a business environment 1.
- Identify at least three methods of communication used in a business environment 1.
- Explain the purpose and use of each form of communication 1.3 Compare the language and tone required when using informal and formal business communications2.
- Understand how to plan and structure a business report 2.
- Identify key components of a business report 2.
- Explain why terms of reference are necessary in a business report 2.
- Identify the range of secondary information and data for incorporation into a report 2.
- Produce a report plan with appropriate section headings3.
- Understand the use of referencing data sources in reports 3.
- Explain how to acknowledge data sources and/or opinion quoted or paraphrased in the report 3.
- Use an established system of in-text referencing in a business report 3.
- Produce a bibliography for a business report4.
- Produce a business report 4.
- Produce a business report on an identified business topic5.
- Be able to prepare for a presentation 5.
- Identify the aims and purpose of the presentation 5.
- Produce a presentation plan6.
- Be able to deliver a presentation 6.
- Give a presentation on a chosen topic 6.
- Evaluate the presentation
2
Communicating and Collaborating Online
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Communicate socially and professionally with technology
- Communicate effectively in a business context using email
- Communicate and collaborate using online meeting technology
- Communicate and collaborate using digital networks to grow your own professional networks
- Demonstrate the use of blogging to engage with clients/audiences to keep them informed
3
Contract Law for Supply Chain Logistics
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rules governing offer and acceptance in relation to forming a contract
- Understand what constitutes consideration
4
Customer Service for Supply Chain Logistics
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to identify both internal and external customers
- Understand the process of customer service
5
Developing a Business Plan
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose and key components of a business plan 1.
- Explain why organisations in the logistics sector use business plans 1.
- Identify the key components and features of a business plan 1.
- Explain the key strategies that might be included in a business plan 2.
- Understand how businesses in the logistics sector use information and data to shape a business plan 2.
- Identify sources of data that businesses in the logistics sector use to inform business planning 2.
- Analyse how business decision making is informed by data to ensure business objectives are met 2.
- Explain how businesses use financial forecasting in the business planning process 3.
- Be able to develop a business plan 3.
- Analyse information about a department or an organisation 3.
- Develop a clear and concise business plan using accurate facts and figures 3.
- Present a completed business plan in an acceptable business format
6
Developing Productive Working Relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of developing productive working relationships with colleagues
- Understand the role of effective communications in developing productive working relationships
- Understand the causes and effects of conflict on productive working relationships
- Understand the principles and techniques of conflict management resolution
7
Digital Career Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate how to manage and promote a digital reputation and online identity
- Use social media and the internet to search
- prepare and apply for voluntary and paid employment
- Understand how to take part in online/phone interviews
- Know how to use social media to build own professional networks
- Know how to use technology to facilitate personal and professional learning and career progression
8
Exporting Goods within Supply Chain Logistics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the range of goods that are exported
- Understand the role of Customs in relation to exporting goods
- Understand how to calculate duty (taxation)
- Understand how to manage the risks associated with exporting goods
9
Freight Forwarding in Conjunction with Supply Chain Logistics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the need for Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Understand why Value-Added Service is important to Freight Forwarding and Supply Chain Logistics International Trade
- Understand why the correct Shipping Terms of Contract and Insurance are important in International Trade
- Understand the value of a Safety and Quality Assessment System (SQAS)
- Understand the procedures for the safety and security of goods imported into via airports and seaports
10
Geography for Supply Chain Logistics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand international capital cities, logistics hubs and their related trade routes
- Understand trade agreements and trading blocs associated with world trade
- Understand the global institutions that facilitate international trade
11
Health and Safety Risk Assessment in Supply Chain Logistics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to carry out health and safety risk assessments
- Understand how to record and communicate workplace health and safety risk assessments
- Understand how to review workplace health and safety risk assessments
12
Importing Goods within Supply Chain Logistics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the range of goods that are imported
- Understand the role of Customs in relation to importing goods
- Understand how to calculate duty (taxation)
- Understand how to manage the risks associated with importing goods
13
Improving Performance in Supply Chain Logistics
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to improve performance in Supply Chain Logistics (SCL) operations
14
Introduction to Supply Chain Logistics
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by the term supply chain logistics
- Understand the key functions of supply chain logistics
- Understand the specialist sectors that interact with the supply chain
15
Marketing in a Logistics Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role and function of marketing within a logistics organisation 1.
- Explain the purpose of marketing and why it is important to logistics organisations 1.
- Outline the customer base for an organisation in the logistics sector 1.3 Explain how marketing can inform business strategies and plans2.
- Be able to collect and analyse information about the marketing environment 2.
- Evaluate sources of data commonly used in marketing 2.
- Explain how to collect primary data used in marketing and business planning 2.
- Collect primary data 2.
- Analyse the data collected to identify market trends within the logistics and transport sector3.
- Be able to analyse consumer buying behaviour to inform the development of a marketing plan 3.
- Explain the produce lifecycle model and its relevance to a logistics organisation’s services 3.
- Apply the marketing mix model to a logistics organisation’s services giving consideration to at least two types of logistics operations 3.
- Analyse the consumer buying behaviour for a logistics organisation’s services4.
- Be able to develop a marketing plan for a logistics organisation 4.
- Evaluate appropriate tools used for marketing analysis 4.
- Carry out strategic marketing analysis for a logistics organisation 4.
- Develop a marketing plan for a logistics organisation 4.
- Present a marketing plan for a logistics organisation
16
Modes of Transportation for Supply Chain Logistics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role that Shipping transport plays in the supply chain logistics process
- Understand the role that Air transport plays in the supply chain logistics processUnderstanding the role Road transport plays in the supply chain logistics process
- Understand the functions of a Port Operation
- Understand the role of trade associations that support and represent different modes of transport operations
17
Port Services and Operation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the development and role of ports
- Understand port services and operation
- Understand the role and duties of port agents
- Understand safe and professional working practice in the port environment
- Understand port communications and vessel planning
18
Project Management Software for Supply Chain Logistics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to create and define a logistics project 1.
- Explain critical information about the project that must be included 1.2 Create, store and retrieve project management files in line with local guidelines where applicable 1.
- Define the project file properties and project options 1.
- Create master and sub-projects 1.
- Create links across projects and manage changes to linked tasks2.
- Understand how to enter and edit information about a logistics project tasks and resources 2.
- Identify the critical tasks and milestones to be completed 2.
- Explain how to set up any deadlines and constraints which apply to the projects 2.
- Enter and edit information about project tasks 2.
- Explain how to re
- solve issues of resource availability and utilisation 2.
- Enter and edit information about resources to be used in the project 2.
- Create and apply a task calendar for scheduling tasks 2.
- Identify issues of resource allocation 2.
- solve issues of resource allocation as appropriate 2.
- Define resource dependencies between tasks 2.
- Set up dependencies between tasks3.
- Understand how to keep information about a logistics project progress up-to-date 3.
- Explain the methods available to track project progress and review against plans 3.2 Use editing and formatting techniques to update project elements 3.
- Update task status in line with progress 3.
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Project Management within the Logistics Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the concept of project management 1.
- Explain what project management is and how it differs from an organisation’s ongoing activities 1.
- Evaluate the role of project management in delivering a quality solution to a problem2 Understand project management in the context of a logistics environment 2.
- Describe the logistics contexts in which project management has a role including:a) Supply chain managementb) Distribution and material movementc) Production logisticsd) Reverse logistics and product returne) Distribution networks
- Understand project roles and responsibilities 3.
- Identify the various roles involved in a project 3.
- Explain the responsibilities of the various roles involved in a project
- Understand the stages of the project lifecycle and approaches to project management 4.
- Explain the stages of project management 4.
- Identify at least four tools that could be used to assist in project management 4.
- Critically compare at least two different project management models 4.
- Summarise how projects are concluded and assist in the ongoing work of an organisation
- Be able to prepare
- plan, run and evaluate a project 5.
- Prepare project initialisation documentation appropriate to a project 5.
- Produce a project plan including a project schedule, budget, risk management, issue register and KPIs 5.
- Carry out a project including tracking and recording resolution of issues 5.
- Evaluate the project in a final project report
20
Quality Assurance in Team Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to quality assure the work of a team
21
Safety and Wellbeing in a Digital Working Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to protect a range of devices and data
- Know how to protect own devices and personal data
- Know how to protect organisational data and transactions
- Know how to use visual display screen equipment in line with health and safety legislation and procedures
- Understand how to mange own digital wellbeing
22
Security in Supply Chain Logistics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the need for security within the logistics sector. 1.
- Explain the importance of security in the logistics sector 1.
- Describe how areas of implementing security contribute to overall protection 1.
- Summarise who has the responsibilities for each area of implementing security2.
- Understand the need for cargo security. 2.
- Investigate methods of protecting cargoes in transit 2.2 Evaluate the Code of Practise for protecting cargoes in transit 2.
- Explain extra protection for high value cargoes3.
- Understand security arrangements at Logistics centres/depots. 3.
- Explain legislation governing security systems 3.
- Describe perimeter boundary protection arrangements 3.3 Explain the benefits of robust check in/out procedures4.
- Understand the impoact of criminal activity within the logistics sector. 4.
- Summarise the extent of criminal activities and how they impact on security of cargoes 4.
- Evaluate the impact on personnel who are victims5.
- Understand the importance of commercially confidential information 5.
- Summarise Data Protection legislation and the need to adhere to it 5.
- Detail how and why information should be kept secure and the potential damage from information leaks 5.
- Explain data storage and protection methods.
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Sustainability in Supply Chain Logistic Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the environmental impact of logistics operations
- Understand a range of initiatives that could assist in reducing the environmental impact of logistics.
- Understand how effective route planning can reduce the environmental impact of logistics operations
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Team Leadership in Supply Chain Logistics
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of leadership
- Understand how leadership styles can effect or affect? a team
- Understand how to work as a Team Leader in the Supply Chain Logistics Sector
25
Technology and Automation in Supply Chain Logistics
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the evolving role of robotics in logistics operations and how it is shaping the sector
- Understand the term disruptive technologies and how it could feature in the supply chain logistics sector in the future
26
The Role of Freight Forwarding within the Supply Chain
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of Freight Forwarding within the International supply chain
27
Understand how to Obtain Information Required for the Movement of Goods
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to obtain information required in the movement of goods
28
Understand the Importance of Compliance in Supply Chain Logistics
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of compliance with legal, regulatory, ethical, and social requirements in supply chain logistic operations
29
Understanding Finance for Non-Financial Managers in Logistics
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the primary financial statements and the linkages between them 1.
- Describe the roles of book-keeping, financial accounting and management accounting 1.
- Identify primary financial statements 1.3 Explain the various components of at least two financial statements2.
- Understand the importance of cash management to a business 2.
- Describe the difference between 'cash' and 'profit' 2.
- Identify components relating to working capital3.
- Be able to interpret the financial health of a business using ratios 3.
- Use ratios to help interpret the financial health of a business4.
- Be able to make financial decisions using budgetary control concepts 4.
- Describe at least two budgetary control concepts 4.
- Identify costing techniques relating to budgeting 4.
- Analyse a budget and identify variances 4.
- Identify the break-even point 5.
- Be able to identify financing or funding options 5.
- Explain at least two sources of long-term finance 5.
- Explain at least two sources of short-term finance
30
Understanding Just in Time’s Impact on Logistics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the process of Just in Time 1.
- Explain the concept of Just in Time manufacturing 1.
- Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of Just in Time Manufacturing 1.
- Explain the conditions required to achieve Just in Time manufacturing2.
- Understand the process of Lean management and its impact on the logistics sector 2.
- Summarise the principles of lean management techniques 2.
- Evaluate the advantages of a lean manufacturing or organisational environment 2.
- Summarise the principles of the Six Sigma lean management system 2.
- Explain how lean management impacts the logistics sector3.
- Understand business improvement used in the logistics sector 3.
- Summarise the principles of Kaizen business improvement techniques 3.
- Explain how “waste” can be identified and eliminated 3.
- Explain the role of business improvement in the logistics sector
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Understanding Procurement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the difference between procurement and purchasing in logistics 1.
- Explain the differences between purchasing and procurement 1.
- Explain how procurement relates to the logistics function of a business 1.
- Explain the stages in an organisation’s procurement process and its role in supply chain management 1.
- Explain the different job roles involved in the procurement process 1.
- Explain the types of documentation involved in the procurement process 2.
- Understand the ethical, sustainable and legal considerations related to procurement process 2.
- Identify sustainable sourcing of goods and services and their impact on the environment 2.
- Explain ethical issues related to procurement of goods and services 2.
- Explain the legislation affecting the procurement of goods and services3.
- Understand how pricing arrangements are used to ensure effective price management 3.
- Identify what is meant by pricing arrangements 3.
- Explain the use and benefits of commercial pricing arrangements4.
- Understand the different types of common procurement relationships 4.
- Explain the importance of developing and maintaining effective relationships with suppliers. 4.
- Explain the different types of supplier relationship commonly used in logistics including partnerships and strategic alliances
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Understanding Quantitative and Statistical Methods for Logistics
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key numerical measures, graphs and diagrams 1.
- Interpret statistical diagrams, including bar charts, cumulative frequency diagrams, scatter diagrams, pie charts, histograms and line graphs 1.
- Calculate averages, including mean, median and mode 1.3 Calculate standard deviation, using mean and standard deviation to compare data sets2.
- Understand methods of data collection and handling 2.
- Describe methods for data collection 2.
- Describe the main methods by which data is sampled 2.
- Explain the difference between biased and unbiased data and suggest reasons for bias 2.
- Determine the mean, median and modal values for a set of data 2.
- Determine whether data has positive, negative or zero skew3.
- Be able to organise and present data 3.
- Organise types of data as qualitative, quantitative, discrete and continuous 3.
- Construct suitable charts/diagrams for presenting data to others4.
- Be able to calculate and interpret probability 4.
- Calculate probabilities, including single, independent, mutually exclusive and conditional probability 4.
- Interpret probabilities using diagrams including Venn, Tree and two way tables5.
- Understand the use of the inter-quartile range 5.
- Draw box plots to determine inter-quartile range 5.
- Interpret box plots to comment on skew in data6.
- Understand the use of standard deviation and standard error 6.
- Calculate the standard deviation of a data set 6.
33
Using and Managing Online Information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to locate credible online information
- Understand how to gather and use online information when making an informed decision and solving problems Store and retrieve information safely and securely
34
Using Spreadsheets in Supply Chain Logistics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use a spreadsheet to enter, edit and organise numerical and other data 1.
- Identify what numerical and other information is needed in the spreadsheet and how it should be structured 1.
- Enter numerical and other data accurately 1.
- Edit numerical and other data to meet needs 1.
- Combine data across worksheets 1.
- Create links in data across worksheets 1.
- Store spreadsheet files effectively, in line with local guidelines and conventions where available 1.
- Retrieve spreadsheet files effectively, in line with local guidelines and conventions where available
- Select and use appropriate formulas and data analysis tools to meet requirements 2.
- Identify tools and techniques to analyse and manipulate data to meet requirements 2.
- Use a range of appropriate functions and formulas to meet calculation requirements 2.
- Use a range of tools and techniques to analyse and manipulate data to meet requirements
- Select and use tools and techniques to present and format spreadsheet information 3.
- Plan how to present and format spreadsheet information effectively to meet needs 3.
- Use appropriate tools and techniques to format spreadsheet cells, row, columns and worksheets 3.
- Format an appropriate chart or graph type to display selected information 3.
- Use appropriate page layout to present and print spreadsheet information 3.
- Check information meets needs, using spreadsheet tools 3.
- Make correction to information in the spreadsheet as appropriate 3.
- Describe how to find errors in spreadsheet formulas 3.
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Warehouse Operations within Supply Chain Logistics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of warehousing in the supply chain logistics operationUnderstanding the role of automation in a wareho
- use operation and how critical this is to an effective operation.
- Understand a range of wareho
- use data and interpret this in terms of operational performance.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/0583/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2022