Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The aim of the programme in North Connaught College of Further Education, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo is to provide the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence relevant to the administration of warehousing and logistics. There is also the opportunity to progress to higher education and training.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Warehousing 5N2725
Freight Forwarding 5N2728
Inventory Control 5N2726
Purchasing 5N2727
Safety & Health at Work 5N1794
Customer Service 5N0972
Word Processing 5N1358
Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977
Work Experience 5N1356
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M2767 |
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The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
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Career Progression
Employment opportunities are available across a wide range of industries and may include the following type roles:
General Warehouse Operator
- Inspect materials received
- Store material correctly, issuing and recording stock coming into and out of a warehouse adhere to standard operating procedures and health and safety regulations
Warehouse Clerk
- Receive materials onto the computer system accurately and timely
- Locate and issue material to meet production requirements
Warehouse/Logistics Administrator
- Scheduling of orders to ensure orders are picked and shipped within requested timeframe
- Inventory management
- Invoice processing, report generating
- Dealing with haulage queries and bookings
Supply Chain Management/Procurement/Purchasing Departments
- Sourcing suppliers and selecting preferred supplier lists, negotiate agreements and terms with suppliers.
- Identifying value for money and cost reduction opportunities.
- Formulating tender enquiry documentation.