Qualifications - Aviation

CILT(UK) Level 2 Certificate In Logistics  and Transport (QCF)

Aimed at new entrants to the logistics and transport industry, the Level 2 Certificate is an entry-level qualification offering a broad understanding of the principles, applications and concepts of logistics.

The Level 2 Qualification is comprised of two mandatory units and two option units from a choice of six.

Mandatory Units

• Introduction to logistics
• Introduction to customer service and marketing

Option Units

Supply Chain:

• Introduction to warehousing and inventory
• Introduction to procurement

Road Freight:

• Introduction to freight transport services
• Introduction to planning and operation of freight transport

Passenger Transport:

• Introduction to passenger transport services
• Introduction to planning and operating passenger transport
  

CILT(UK) Level 3 Certificate In Logistics and Transport (QCF)  (new for 2011)

This qualification will be launched in early 2011, and will be aimed at supervisors, team leaders and aspiring managers. The course will be unit-based, comprising two mandatory  units and one option unit, allowing learners the flexibility to tailor the qualification to their own specialism.

Mandatory Units

• Business theory
• Business application

Option Units

Supply Chain:

• Warehousing
• Inventory
• Procurement
• Supply chain operations

Road Freight:

• Freight transport operations

Passenger Transport:

• Passenger transport operations
• Local authority passenger transport planning and provision
• Transport planning

CILT(UK) LeveL 5 ProfessionaL Diploma  in Logistics and Transport

Aimed at managers or graduate entrants to the profession, the Institute's most popular modular programme is designed to enhance new and existing expertise in the supply chain, passenger transport or transport planning environments in addition to building and developing core management skills.

This fexible qualifcation allows the student the freedom to study the elements of the course that are most appropriate  to his or her interests, career path and current role.

The qualifcation is comprised of a mandatory unit, Management in Logistics and Transport, and students must  then complete three option units, at least one of which must  be chosen from Option Units Group 1.

Option Units Group 1

• Supply chain
• Transport planning
• Transport operations

Option Units Group 2

Supply Chain:

• Inventory
• Warehousing
• Production planning
• Project management
• Retail logistics
• Sourcing and procurement
• Supply chain fow planning
• Supply chain network planning

Road Freight:

• Movement of goods
• International business

Passenger Transport:

• Inventory
• Movement of people
• Transport planning techniques
• Transport and society

CILT(UK) Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Transport

Aimed at managers aspiring to move to the strategic level,  this advanced course is designed for professionals already working within the logistics and transport profession, typically in middle management. It provides the strategic management skills and tactical insight necessary for professional and  business development.

The Advanced Diploma bridges the gap between the undergraduate level of the Professional Diploma and the postgraduate standard of a Masters degree. A key requirement of the Advanced Diploma qualification is the development of strategic awareness and understanding in candidates who may not yet be operating at a strategic level.

The course is comprised of five mandatory units covering  the following subjects:

• Logistics and transport - strategic context
• Leadership and strategic management in logistics and transport
• Strategic network planning in logistics and transport
• Delivering strategic performance in logistics and transport
• Research methods and professional projects in logistics and transport

The Professional Diploma and Advanced Diploma meet the Educational requirements for Chartered Membership.

MSc in International Transport  and Logistics

The MSc in International Transport and Logistics is delivered in three stages, from where you can choose which subjects  you want to study (within the course requirements) from the options below:

Stage 1 

60 Credits (2 x 20 credits + 2 x10 credits)

PS4S14

Strategic supply chain management  (20 Credits)

PS4S03

Applied economics & marketing for managers (20 Credits)

AF4H17

Strategic accounting for decision making (10 Credits)

LC4H17

Common law & practice (10 Credits)

Stage 2 

120 Credits (2 x 20 credits + 2 x 10 credits + stage 1)

PS4H08

Future transport & logistics landscapes  (10 Credits)

PS4S02

Globalisation of transport & logistics  (20 Credits)

PS4H04

Strategic operations management  (10 Credits)

ST4S02

Research methods (20 Credits)

Stage 3 

180 Credits (1 x 20 credits + 1 x 40 credits + stages 1 & 2)

ST4S06

Strategy as practice (20 Credits)

PS4D01

Dissertation (International transport & logistics dissertation) (40 Credits)

Further information 

For further information on any of these qualifications, please contact the Professional Development team by email, or telephone 01536 740166.