LOGISTICS OPERATIONS Level 3 Certificate Apprenticeship

Level 3
Apprenticeship
Newry Campus
City & Guilds

Overview

This course provides recognition of the skills and knowledge needed to work in or develop a career in warehousing, including operating equipment and safety at work, processing orders, team leadership and managing the receipt and dispatch of goods.

A logistics operations apprenticeship leads to a career within the logistics sector, primarily dealing with the planning of transportation of goods from one location to another. This role is a critical part of the supply chain and helps to ensure that manufacturers have all of the ingredients or components required to make their products, that our shops, restaurants and hotels are fully stocked, and that homes across the country receive their letters and parcels on time.

Participants will also develop their problem-solving abilities, organisational skills, and attention to detail, essential for success in the logistics industry.

The programme combines on-the-job training with classroom-based learning to provide a comprehensive logistics education. Apprentices will work within logistics departments, under the guidance of experienced professionals, allowing them to apply their knowledge and skills in practical scenarios. They will also attend theoretical training sessions, where they will study key topics such as supply chain management, procurement, inventory control, and transportation logistics.

To be eligible to enter ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 funded Level 2 / Level 3 apprenticeship provision, a person must meet all of the following criteria:

Have attained the upper limit of Compulsory School Age:
1. A 16 year old who is entitled to leave school after the statutory leaving date of 30 June, or a 17 year old who leaves school/Further Education (FE) College during the month of June, will be permitted to enter ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 from the first Monday in July.
2. A school leaver/FE College leaver who is 17 years old and who leaves before 1 June can be admitted to ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 at any time after leaving school or College.
Be either an existing employee in a new job role that requires a substantial amount of learning and skills development, or a new employee in (or about to take up) a permanent paid employment offer, including a specific start date as detailed on the Delivery Agreement and confirmed by the employer.
Be employed by a company that has a base in Northern Ireland and is registered as an employer with HMRC and be contracted to work a minimum of 21 hours per week (which includes day release/off-the-job directed training) with one employer. Directed training must be paid as part of the apprentice’s contracted hours.
Have the potential to successfully complete all the requirements of the appropriate Level 2/Level 3 apprenticeship framework.
Meet any health requirements (e.g., colour vision) specific to the occupation of their choice.
Have achieved any necessary entry academic qualifications (e.g., GCSEs) determined by the relevant sector for the apprenticeship and approved by the Department.
Pass any entry tests specified by the relevant sector/employer and approved by the Department.
Applicants with a previous level 2 or 3 qualification in the same occupational area may not be eligible for participation in a similar occupational area at the same level. This will require approval by the Department.

Employers may apply their own criteria during recruitment. However, only those potential apprentices who are assessed as capable / committed to achieving the full requirements of an apprenticeship framework will be recruited.

Attendance at Individual or Group Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (IPEAS and GPEAS) may be required. These interviews may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft teams) and will play an important role in the selection of all courses.

Competency and Knowledge Qualification

Level 3 Certificate in Logistics Operations

Related Knowledge

Level 2 Award in Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry

Modules

Make an Effective Contribution to a Business in the Logistics Sector
Health, Safety and Security at Work
Optimise the use of Logistics Resources
Supervise the Receipt, Storage and Dispatch of Goods
Check Stock Levels and Stock Records
Inducting new Colleagues into a Logistics Operation
Arrange the Transport of Goods Using Multiple Transport Modes
Manage the Traffic Office

Please note: Essential Skills in Communication, Application of Number and Information Technology - applicants who have achieved GCSE English, Mathematics or ICT at grades A-C will be exempt from the equivalent Essential Skills course.

Achievement of a level 3 apprenticeship in logistics operations will be assessed using a range of assessment methods, including observation of practical tasks, assignment work and witness testimonies. Apprentices will demonstrate their skills in tasks such as inventory management, transportation coordination, and customer service. Regular feedback and guidance from mentors and instructors will support their learning and progression throughout the programme.