SFEDI Awards
Level 5
QN: 610/2472/7
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SFEDI Awards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (IoSCM)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SFEDI Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 326 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 5
Awarding Body
SFEDI Awards
Syllabus Units
28 Units
Guided Hours
326 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Contracting in the Procurement Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Different Types of Contracts
- Understand Processes to Monitor and Evaluate the Performance of Contractors
2
Effective Business Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the process of strategic planning in business
- Understand the process of strategic development within a business
- Understand how to build and maintain collaborative business relationships
3
Effective Business Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the contribution of Human Resource Management to organisational goals
- Understand the management of finance in business
- Understand marketing strategies in business
- Understand how legislation impacts business
4
Effective Management of Transport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of transport planning
- Understand how historical developments and newer trends in land use affect transport planning
- Understand how the principles of sustainability are applied to transport planning
- Understand the key drivers behind the demand for transport
- Understand challenges associated with freight movement
5
Effective Operations Management Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of operations and operations management within a business
- Be able to support the relationship between operations management and strategic planning, including the challenges this alliance highlights for a business
- Understand the design of operations processes and the design of the products and services that businesses produce
- Be able to implement operations improvement techniques that could enhance competitive advantage within a business
6
Effective Procurement Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key roles and focus of management within procurement
- Understand the impact of legislation on the procurement function
- Understand the effectiveness of collaborative supplier relationships
- Be able to evaluate negotiation tools to support procurement management
7
Finance Management Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to analyse cost information from various sources
- Understand how standard costing is used to analyse financial performance
- Know how to improve financial performance by monitoring and analysing information
- Understand how to improve financial performance by monitoring and evaluating information
8
Human Resources and People Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the value of Human Resource Management (HRM) within an organisation
- Understand the principles of Human Resource Planning (HRP)
- Understand the influence of Human Resource Development (HRD) on organisational success
- Understand the impact of Human Resource Management (HRM) on Performance Measurement and Management (PMM)
9
Inventory Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of inventory management
- Understand the principles of traditional inventory models
- Understand the impact of inventory management on the supply chain
- Understand how modern inventory systems improve the performance of inventory control
10
Logistics Operations Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of logistics in supporting a supply chain
- Know how to schedule logistics operations to meet customer needs
- Be able to support the optimisation of logistics operations
- Understand the application of technology and quality in logistics operations
11
Management Information Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose and impact of using Management Information Systems on a business
- Understand the relationship between Management Information Systems and business strategy
- Understand how Management Information Systems can drive change within a business
- Understand the role Management Information Systems play in decision-making and business development
12
Management of effective Customer Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of managing customer relationships
- Understand how an organisation generates a customer-focused culture
- Be able to assess
- monitor, and improve levels of customer satisfaction
- Understand the significance of managing customer complaints effectively
13
Management of Environmental Considerations in Manufacturing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the environmental impact caused by manufacturing
- Understand environmental legislation, regulations, and policymaking
- Be able to assess environmental risk management in manufacturing
- Understand environmental management and monitoring systems
14
Management of Innovation within the Global Supply Chain
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Capabilities and Responsibilities of an effective modern supply chain
- Be able to support the operation, advancement, and secure management of logistics operations
- Understand the impact of implementing Industry 4.0 advancements into a supply chain
- Be able to contribute to the employment of modern technologies to support the strategic objectives of a business
15
Management of International Freight
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand air freight forwarding operations
- Be able to analyse sea freight forwarding operations
- Be able to assess the concept of an agile port
- Understand the role of multimodal transportation
16
Management of International Trade
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the mechanisms of Global Trade Agreements
- Understand Globalised Trade and Sourcing Strategies
- Understand International Trade Finance and Associated Risks
17
Management of Ports and Shipping Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of Shipping and International maritime trade
- Understand how business strategy contributes to growth in maritime trade
- Understand how effective container terminal management aids Port operations
- Understand the concept of an agile Port
- Understand Port operations and evolutions within a Port
18
Management of Road Freight Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of road transportation in supply chains
- Be able to support the setting of standards and performance measurements
- Understand the security requirements associated with Road Transport policy
- Understand route planning conventions of road transport
19
Management of Sea Freight Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of Sea Freight Management for a business
- Understand the legislation and regulations governing the movement of shipping
- Understand the role of Shipping Freight Operations
- Understand different financial strategies for shipping
20
Managing Quality
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand a range of quality management systems used within a business
- Understand the impact of quality management systems
- Be able to research the tools used to manage quality in a business
- Understand how quality management tools improve organisational performance
21
Managing the Movement of Goods
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles, processes, and regulations applicable to the national and international movement of goods
- Understand the safety, security and handling requirements when transporting goods
- Understand the need for outsourcing logistics services
22
Planning and Control in Manufacturing and Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the components of production planning and its function within the supply chain
- Be able to identify the inter-relationships between production planning, sales planning, and forecasting
- Understand Master Scheduling and the evolution of manual control systems
- Understand various measures to improve production planning performance
23
Principles of Advanced Demand Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concepts of demand management and planning
- Understand integrated supply chain operations and the key principles of demand/supply reconciliation
- Understand the implementation of appropriate demand management strategies and techniques
- Understand effective performance measures to maintain and improve demand management practice
- Understand good practices in demand management, key challenges and solutions appropriate to business contexts
24
Principles of Effective Leadership and Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of leadership and management and personal development as a manager
- Be able to implement opportunities that support effective management techniques to meet stakeholder expectations
- Be able to analyse how decision-making is informed by knowledge and information
- Understand the role a manager can play in managing change, projects, and risk assessment in an organisation
25
Procurement Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of Project Management
- Be able to identify a Management
- Understand how to identify and manage risk
- Be able to monitor
- review and evaluate a Project
26
Supply Chain Management Methodologies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how a supply chain supports organisations to increase competitive advantage
- Understand the effect of physical and information flows within a supply chain
- Be able to support the implementation of strategic and operational planning
- Be able to evaluate how modern technology impacts the supply chain
27
The Principles of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the advantages of sustainability and ethical practices for a business
- Be able to evaluate how sustainability efforts in the Supply Chain improve Circular Economy
- Understand the impact of global environmental issues on businesses
- Understand the need for businesses to improve their environmental performance
28
Warehouse Management Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of a robust wareho
- Understand the resource requirements of warehousing
- Be able to follow Health and Safety legislation applicable to wareho
- use operations
- Understand the value of Technological advancements in a wareho
- Know how financial systems operate within a wareho
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/2472/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- SFEDI Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2023