SFEDI Awards
Level 2
QN: 610/2397/8
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SFEDI Awards Level 2 Diploma in Introduction to Ports and Shipping (IoSCM)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SFEDI Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 152 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
SFEDI Awards
Syllabus Units
18 Units
Guided Hours
152 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Introduction to Business Fundamentals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose and functions of a range of businesses.2.
- Understand the importance of effective communication skills within a business.3.
- Understand the scale and scope of quality management systems.
2
Introduction to Costs and Resources in Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify and manage key resources safely.2.
- Understand the importance of cost accounting efficiently in business
3
Introduction to Customer Service Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of customer service
- Understand how to meet the needs of a diverse range of customer types
- Understand an organisation's policies and procedures for developing and maintaining effective relationships with customers
- Understand how to support customer service improvements within a business
4
Introduction to International Trade and Freight Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Trade and Freight
- Understand how to identify the goods to be traded
- Understand how to identify
- select, and recommend suitable modes of transporting goods
- Understand the national and international legislation and regulations relevant to the transportation of goods
- Be able to identify risks that can occur in international trade
- Be able to support effective planning for international trade
5
Introduction to Logistics Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the function of logistics
- Understand the logistics activities used by organisations
- Understand how organisational policies and procedures affect logistics operations
- Be able to support improvements to the logistics function within a business
6
Introduction to Manufacturing, Planning and Control Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the manufacturing process
- Understand the process of engaging external organisations to participate in the manufacturing process
- Be able to evaluate effective production planning
- Understand manufacturing improvement techniques
7
Introduction to Ports and Shipping Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the function of ports and shipping
- Be able to evaluate the role of ports and shipping
- Understand the policies and procedures that affect ports and shipping
- Be able to support the monitoring of ports and shipping within an organisational context
8
Introduction to Principles of Supplier Relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of supplier relationships
- Understand the importance of effective supplier relationships
- Understand how policies and procedures affect supplier relationships
- Understand effective monitoring of supplier relationships
9
Introduction to Procurement Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of the procurement and purchasing function
- Understand the stages of the purchasing process
- Understand the concept of supply market information
- Be able to follow the requirements and processes of monitoring supplier performance
- Be able to evaluate the importance of a purchasing contract and define its purpose within an organisation
10
Introduction to Supplier Selection and Product Sourcing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to prepare a schedule of the supplies needed for your business
- Understand how to purchase supplies for a business
- Be able to contribute to effective stock control of a business’s supplies
11
Introduction to Supply Chain Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the characteristics and links within a Supply Chain
- Understand the roles of other organisations in the supply chain
- Understand the communication methods used within a supply chain
- Understand the key functions and inter-relations of a typical supply chain
12
Introduction to Technologies used within Manufacturing Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the function of IT in manufacturing
- Understand the role of IT in manufacturing
- Understand the policies and procedures that affect IT in manufacturing
13
Introduction to the Movement of Goods Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how characteristics of goods impact their handling process
- Understand the concept of route planning and scheduling for the movement of goods
- Understand the characteristics of different modes of transportation
- Be able to evaluate the role of collection, storage, and distribution centres
- Be able to follow legal policies and procedures for the movement of goods
14
Introduction to the Principles of Health and Safety in a Warehouse Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of legislation within a warehousing and storage environment
- Understand the legal requirements for the storage and distribution of specific goods and materials
- Be able to identify workplace Health, Safety and Security risks
- Understand how to respond effectively to incidents in the workplace
- Understand the role of Personal Protective Equipment within a warehousing and storage facility
15
Introduction to the Principles of Team Development and Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand employee induction programmes and ongoing training plans
- Be able to support organisational aims through team goal setting and effective communication.3.
- Understand how to promote team opportunities and alleviate challenges
- Know how to monitor and evaluate team performance against agreed objectives
16
Introduction to the Principles of Team Leadership
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a team leader
- Understand the authority and accountability levels of a team leader
- Understand how a team leader builds a shared sense of purpose with a team
- Understand how to communicate effectively within a team
17
Introduction to the Purpose and Value of Internal Quality Assurance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to ensure the supply of quality goods
- Understand the purpose of Expediting
- Understand supply risks and the value of feedback to improve future performance
- Understand the factors to consider when disposing of goods
18
Introduction to Warehousing and Inventory Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of inventory
- Understand how goods are received in a wareho
- Understand key warehousing activities and the importance of Manual Handling Equipment
- Understand the health and safety responsibilities in a wareho
- use environment
- Be able to evaluate the purpose and main functions of a wareho
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/2397/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- SFEDI Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2023