LOGISTICS OPERATIONS LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE APPRENTICESHIP

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.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible to enter ApprenticeshipsNI, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Have attained the upper limit of compulsory school age (see Admission Criteria for full details)

• 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

• 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

• Have achieved any necessary entry academic qualifications (e.g. GCSEs) determined by the relevant sector for the apprenticeship

• Meet any health requirements (e.g. colour vision) specific to the occupation of their choice

• Pass any entry tests specified by the relevant sector/ employer and approved by the Department

Please note: 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 for the Economy.

Please also note: A person aged 25+ at the date of registration on to the course is therefore defined by the Department for the Economy as an adult. Adult apprenticeships are restricted to a number of vocational areas that are supported by the Department for the Economy. 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.

What Will I Study?

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 include:

• Make an Effective Contribution to a Business in the Logistics Sector

• Health, Safety and Security 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.

How Will I Be Assessed?

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.

Further Study

You may wish to progress to higher education courses in Business.

Careers

This qualification may help you progress in a variety of roles, including:

• Warehouse operative

• Warehouse supervisor

• Fork lift truck supervisor

• Stock control assistant

• Removals operative

• Management Contacts

FacultyPRSE@src.ac.uk

028 3025 9683

Retail Level 2 Traineeship

Overview

The OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Retail Knowledge qualification is designed to develop the knowledge of those who are working in or wish to work in the retail sector.

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course

• Applicants will be required to hold a minimum of a Level 1 qualification defined as 4 GCSEs at grades D-G including Maths and English grades E or equivalent. Applicants presenting with a Junior Cert qualification should have attained mostly higher-level subjects

• The College will review the qualifications and/or experience held by applicants and will consider whether this profile shows an ability to progress towards a Level 2 Traineeship framework

• On enrolment the applicant will undertake an initial assessment which will confirm whether they should enter the full Traineeship or the Preparatory Phase

• All applicants must be able to demonstrate at interview that they have a satisfactory level of fluency in Englishboth written and spoken. The College reserves the right to refer any applicant to appropriate English Language or Literacy classes until their level of fluency in written and spoken English is sufficient to allow participation in other areas of study

• During the Pre-Entry Advice Sessions, which are essential, applicants will be expected to demonstrate that they are committed and motivated to the programme

Armagh & Portadown

1 year full-time Traineeship

Accredited by: OCN NI

• The College may also use other evidence provided as part of the application process

• Please note: the entrance requirements may be increased in some vocational areas

What Will I Study?

This qualification is designed to provide the learner with retail knowledge related to the following:

• Working in a range of different types of retail outlets

• Working in a productive and effective manner

• Working effectively in teams

• Understanding retail outlet specific knowledge

• Improving of customer service

• Working in a safe manner

• Adhering to relevant legislation

How Will I Be Assessed?

Modules will be assessed throughout the qualification via a variety of methods.

Further Study

Successful applicants can progress into a Level 3 Apprenticeship or Level 3 further education course at the College or into employment in the retail sector.

Contacts

FacultyPRSE@src.ac.uk

028 3025 9683

Overview

This qualification is suitable for students aged 16 years old or above, who are seeking to develop an understanding of the basics of business. The course will demonstrate how the main functions of business work together including marketing, human resources, customer relations and finance. The Diploma includes hands-on practical experience based upon real life scenarios and covers all core business functions, e.g. financial forecasting and business online.

Entry Requirements

• The College will review the qualifications and/or experience held by applicants and will consider whether this profile shows an ability to progress towards a level 2 qualification.

• All applicants must be able to demonstrate at interview that they have a satisfactory level of fluency in English –both written and spoken. The College reserves the right to refer any applicant to appropriate English Language or Literacy classes until their level of fluency in written and spoken English is sufficient to allow participation in other areas of study.

• Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course.

• Applicants should normally have a minimum of a full Level 1 qualification (4 GCSEs at grades D-G, including English and Mathematics at grades D-F or equivalent qualification profile from the Register of Regulated Qualifications). Applicants presenting with a Junior Cert qualification should have attained a majority of higherlevel subjects.

• During the Pre-Entry Advice Sessions which may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft teams), applicants will be expected to demonstrate that they are committed and motivated to the programme.

• The College may also use other evidence provided as part of the application process.

What Will I Study?

• Business Purposes

• Business Organisations

• Financial Forecasting

• Verbal and Non Verbal Communication

• Customer Relations in Business

• Business Online

• Marketing Plan

• Personal Selling

• Business Communications

• People in Organisations

How Will I Be Assessed?

All assessments are by coursework and observation.

Further Study

This course will provide students with the opportunity to progress to a level 3 programme e.g. Administration Apprenticeship, Business Advanced Technical Award or Level 3 in Travel and Tourism.

Careers

On successful completion of the qualification, students may choose to seek employment in a number of roles such as an administrative assistant, retail assistant or HR assistant.

Contacts

FacultyPRSE@src.ac.uk

028 3025 9683