Logistics & Distribution Traineeship Level 5
Course Code BLC
NFQ Level 5
Duration 1 Year
QQI Code 5M2767
Award QQI Level 5 Certificate in Logistics and Distribution; Safe Pass; Manual Handling; First Aid; NETSTOCK Inventory Software Training, Customs Training, Fire Warden Training and Forklift Driving.
Why choose Logistics & Distribution Traineeship?
This Level 5 QQI course will introduce students to logistics and distribution, which is the management of the flow of goods in a business environment, using supply chain operations. During this course you will study key industry specific areas such as Warehousing, Freight Forwarding, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Operation and Purchasing.
This course was developed in partnership with Lidl Ireland and delivery of the modules above will be augmented by quest lecturers and sector experts from the industry.
Currently there is a shortage of qualified personnel in this industry. In order to enhance graduates’ employability skills, students will complete industry standard additional certification in the following areas:
- Safe Pass
- Manual Handling
- First Aid
- NETSTOCK Inventory Software Training
- Customs Training
- Fire Warden Training
- Forklift Driving
This course is a 1 -year (48-week traineeship) which includes a 12-week industry placement, in various blocks, over the duration of the year
What will you study?
- Warehousing (5N2725)
- Inventory Control (5N2726)
- Purchasing (5N2727)
- Freight Forwarding (5N2728)
- Mathematics (5N1833)
- Communications (5N0690)
- Spreadsheet Methods (5N1977)
- Work Experience (5N1356)
- Supply Chain Operations (5N2409)
What do you need to apply?
Please refer to the Entry Requirements
Progression Opportunities
- Graduates with a merit profile can automatically progress to the Business Analytics with Entrepreneurship, QQI Level 6 Certificate in Business in BCFE
- Graduates with a merit profile can apply to the Certified Accountancy Pathway Traineeship in BCFE
- Graduates of this course may apply through the CAO and/ or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to higher and advanced certificate and degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities and Universities, for courses such as:
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management (TUD) or
- Road Transport Technology and Management (LIT).
- Applicants should confirm linked awards and eligibility requirements with the relevant Higher Education Institution.
