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University of Huddersfield
Centre name: University of Huddersfield
Centre contact: Professor Colin Bamford FCILT
Which CILT(UK) qualifications are offered by your organisation? Level 4 Professional Diploma in Logistics and Transport.
What pre-course guidance is given? An overview of the Diploma is provided on the University Web site: www.hud.ac.uk/sas/trans. This includes course structure, cost and contact details. A more comprehensive Information for Students booklet provides details of unit specifications, the University's virtual learning environment, Blackboard, and the methods of assessment. Occasional Open Days are held: see Web site for details.
What method of study is used? The distance learning method is used and full supported by the University's e-learning system, Blackboard. The system provides a platform to display important announcements, send email, set up discussion groups and display all course material in electronic format. Direct access is provided to a range of academic journals through the University library – egg Emerald, Achieving Supply Chain Excellence through Technology (ASCET) – and links have been provide to guide students to appropriate reading material. Students are assessed on a competence-based system and a portfolio is presented for each unit. E-portfolio software is being linked to the Blackboard system to assist students with this work.
How long has the organisation been a CILT(UK) centre? Fifteen years.
How long have you been at your organisation? Twenty-five years.
Key logistics and transport personnel in your organisation and their professional experience? Richard Crompton, Christine Corns, Nicoleta Tipi, Nick Hubbard, Zineb Oujaddi and Chris Savage.
How important to you feel professional qualifications are in the logistics and transport sector? The sector requires a skilled and competent labour force to compete effectively within the global marketplace. Professional qualifications, such as the CILT(UK) Diploma, are a vital way of equipping personnel with the key skills necessary for success in this sector.
What other relevant training courses do you offer? BSc (Hons) Transport and Logistics Management; BSc (Hons) Logistics and Supply Chain Management; BSc (Hons) European Logistics Management; BSc (Hons) Food Supply Chain Management; and MSc Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
What future developments are planned within your organisation in relation to logistics and transport qualifications? The next initiative is to work closely with the Toolsgroup Company who produces planning software to support forecasting, inventory control and distribution requirements. The package will be able to be accessed through Blackboard and different simulations will be set, enabling students to test the impact of changing different parameters. Also, e-portfolio system supporting competence-based assessment.
What advice would you give to someone who is considering entering the logistics and transport profession? The industry requires personnel who have good communication skills and can solve problems. The working environment is fast-moving, constantly changing, and no two days are the same. Equipping yourself with the appropriate qualifications will ensure that you will soon be building a successful career in a sector that has excellent opportunities for those willing to learn effectively and work hard. The rewards by way of job satisfaction and salary are excellent and I would strongly advise you to try to speak with industry personnel or academic departments, such as ours at the University of Huddersfield, if you would like further advice on a challenging and rewarding career.
Further information: Tel: +44 (0)1484 473346. Fax: +44 (0)1484 473019. Email: c.g.bamford@hud.ac.uk
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