SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATOR
COURSE OVERVIEW
This is an entry-level apprenticeship which provides the foundation knowledge skills & experience for the role of Supply Chain Operator within occupational areas in the Supply Chain industry.
Supply Chain Operators are primarily responsible for managing the movement of goods for a variety of customers across all sectors, and as such their customer base will range from large global organisations to sole traders and private customers in local areas, depending on their organisation.
They may be required to work in shifts, for example overnight or working on weekends, and some (depending on the nature of their organisation) may be required to work internationally in Europe or at worldwide destinations.
COURSE OVERVIEW
12 MONTHS
FUNDING
£3,000
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Apprentices without Level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this prior to taking the end-point assessment.
KNOWLEDGE:
Relevant and current regulation and legislation
How to plan routes
Appropriate equipment / vehicle types
Relevant IT systems
Moving, handling and packing processes
Briefing drivers
Improving cost-effectiveness
COURSE OUTCOMES
SKILLS:
Handle and operate equipment safely
Comply with appropriate rules and regulations
Work individually and as part of a team
Plan and re-plan operations
Prepare relevant documentation
Organising and allocating appropriate vehicles
BEHAVIOURS:
Integrity, credibility, honesty, positivity and personal drive
Take ownership for own performance
Show personal commitment to reducing the effect of work activities on the environment
Embrace the use of relevant technology
ASSESSMENT
As part of your qualification, you will complete an End-Point Assessment (EPA). In short, this assessment will help you to showcase the skills, knowledge and behaviours you have developed through the programme. For the final grade, you can achieve either a Pass or Distinction.
PROGRESSION
On successful completion of this apprenticeship, learners may wish to continue their development with further qualifications in in Warehousing and Storage, Forlklift Truck Operations, Driving Goods Vehicles or Management.
