The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK · RQF Level 3
CILT(UK) Level 3 Certificate In Logistics and Transport (VRQ)
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- LevelRQF Level 3
- Total credits52
- Guided learning57 hours
- Units in this qualification10
Awarded by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK · on the Ofqual register
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What each unit actually teaches you to do
These are the units The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated, and every one you earn is yours to keep.
Business ApplicationReal unit · The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK
What you'll be able to do
- Differentiate between different types of management structure
- Understand the role of management information in the development of organisational policies and objectives
- Understand the characteristics of different types of customers and their requirements
- Evaluate information for incorporation into a business plan
- Evaluate the resources required to achieve plans
- Know the environmental impact of logistics and transport operations
- Plan, organise and lead the work of teams and individuals
- Understand methods of train
Business TheoryReal unit · The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK
What you'll be able to do
- Know the main elements of the marketing mix
- Explain how the business environment influences marketing policy
- Summarise the purpose and nature of public relations communications
- Explain the role of information in the management of operations
- Differentiate between data and information
- Evaluate the impact of advances in systems technology
- Understand the role of technology in facilitating external communications
- Know the different techniques for managing working capital
- Describe how to analyse accou
Freight Transport OperationsReal unit · The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the role of freight transport operations in modern economies, trade and society.
- Understand the structure of modern supply chains and the role of freight transport within typical modern supply chains
- Know how freight transport operations are structured in each of the major modes of transport and the system components.
- Understand the required resources of the various components of freight transport operational systems
- Know the environmental implications related to the different modes and types of freight transport operations.
- Understand how adverse environmenta
InventoryReal unit · The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the purpose of holding inventory
- Know the components of stock
- Describe the trade-offs between cost and service level.
- Understand that the value of inventory may change over time
- Know how forecasting can assist the process of inventory management
- Understand simple inventory systems
- Understand appropriate techniques that can be used to plan inventory levels
- Understand the impact of different variables on stock levels
- Know the different types of traditional inventory models for different types of operations
- Understand how reverse logist
Local Authority Passenger Transport Planning and ProvisionReal unit · The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK
What you'll be able to do
- Understand local transport needs and the way these are translated into the provision of services
- Know how passenger transport is provided and the controls applied
- Understand and identify ways that different types of provision can be co-ordinated
- Understand the wider activities of local authorities in terms of passenger transport provision
Passenger Transport OperationsReal unit · The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the key drivers behind the different types of journeys undertaken
- Know the processes of creating and meeting demand
- Know the patterns of travel within a passenger transport environment
- Know the use of each type and mode of passenger transport
- Understand the requirements of passengers with a disability
- Know the resources and needs required by different types of infrastructure
- Understand the impact of passenger transport on the environment and how this can be managed
- Understand the need to regulate passenger transport operations
- Know the control mech
ProcurementReal unit · The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK
What you'll be able to do
- Understand what is meant by procurement
- Describe the procurement process
- Know the range of external relationships essential to the procurement process
- Know the internal relationships required for effective procurement
- Understand the key elements of Market Intelligence and Supply Market Analysis
- Understand the key elements of procurement planning
- Explain the types of sourcing appropriate for different types of procurement requirement
- Understand the key elements of procurement systems and procedures to implement an effective procurement process
- Under
Supply Chain OperationsReal unit · The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the Supply Chain Concept; its evolution and the different flows involved
- Analyse the role of supply chains in a business setting, showing the structures of supply chains in different industries
- Know why planning is essential for supply chain operations
- Understand supply chain linkages
- Understand the role of reverse logistics in supply chains
- Assess the factors that continue to influence supply chain operations
- Understand the rise in Customer Service as the importance of lead-times reduction
- Summarise a range of technolo
Transport PlanningReal unit · The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how travel needs and demands are assessed and measured and translated into policy
- Identify options to meet identified needs and understand how these are assessed and appraised
- Understand issues concerning modal choice and behaviour
- Understand the links between transport planning and the provision and operation of passenger and goods transport
WarehousingReal unit · The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK
What you'll be able to do
- Produce a plan for the daily receipt and storage of in-bound goods.
- Allocate the necessary labour and other resources to meet the requirements defined in the above plan.
- Describe how this plan may need to be modified at short notice to meet contingencies.
- Know the factors affecting the correct positioning of goods in the warehouse and the information needed to position them correctly.
- Understand the controls that are needed to ensure that goods are stored safely and securely.
- Understand the controls that are needed to ensure that goods ar
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- Apply assessment techniques in transport planning
- Apply modelling and analysis techniques in transport
- Develop strategic and master plans for transport
- Manage data for transport planning
- Operate an Inventory Management System in a Music Publishing Organisation
- Produce Costings for Freight Transport
- Work within the policy context of transport planning
Where this can lead
Supply Chain Specialist
Your journey here as a Supply Chain Specialist is just the beginning. We're looking for people who want to grow, learn, and make a real difference. If you bring your best, we'll give you the opportunities to build a truly rewarding career in Operations. It won't always be easy, but it will certainly be impactful.
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Built for CILT(UK) Level 3 Certificate In Logistics and Transport (VRQ)
10 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK.
- Business Application
- Business Theory
- Freight Transport Operations
- Inventory
- Local Authority Passenger Transport Planning and Provision
- Passenger Transport Operations
and 4 more in the full unit list below.
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- 2UnderstandThe Connector
- 1RememberThe Builder
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