Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Logistics and Distribution includes the sourcing, storage and transportation of both components and finished products, it is the study of the business functions that form the link between raw materials and products and their smooth flow to the market using supply chain operations. All businesses depend on Logistics and Distribution to service both their own internal needs and those of their clients.
CERTIFICATION
- Level 5 in Logistics and Distribution
- Manual Handling
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Warehousing
Inventory Control
Logistics and Distribution Purchasing
Freight Forwarding
Communications
Work Experience
Spreadsheet Methods
Word Processing
Mathematics
Supply Chain Operations
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 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
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.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Graduates of this course in Logistics and Distribution are qualified to apply for employment positions which may arise to work in purchasing administration and buying, supply chain analysis, warehouse administration and management, export/import industries, customer service and transport administration.