OTHM Level 4 Logistics and Supply Chain Management

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Course Aim

The OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management course aims to provide learners with the skills and knowledge to work in various roles within the logistics and supply chain industry.  

Students will explore potential challenges faced relevant to their own country.  

Level 4 is equivalent to year 1 of a Bachelor’s degree.

The course consists of 6 units.  Each unit consists of 80 hours of teaching and 120 hours of recommended personal study time.

Guided learning hours may be provided as lectures, seminars or tutorials.

Subjects

Students will study content in relation to the following subject areas:

  • Financial Accounting and Analysis
  • Introduction to Models and Frameworks for Operations Management
  • Management and Organisational Behaviour
  • Introduction to Business Economics
  • Introduction to Production and Operations Management
  • Purchasing and E-Procurement

Please note, some lessons may be delivered online.

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Course Composition

✔ 36 teaching weeks spread over a year
✔ 480 guided learning hours 
✔ 720 hours recommended personal study
✔ Total expected learning hours: 1,200

Minimum English level for entry
IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
Minimum Qualification level for entry
RQF level 3

Course Information

Minimum Level Requirements

English Language Requirement: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent with no less than 5.0 in any skill.
Qualification: Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 3 award / diploma or at the level of GCE/GCSE or equivalent qualification.
Experience: Mature learners (aged 21) with management experience. Please check with ETC before registering.
Minimum age: 18 years +

Assessment

Assessment may take the form of individual and team based projects and presentations / seminars, tests, personal learning journals, exams, continuous assessment, portfolios, mind maps and organising events, which are all based on the College's fair assessment policy.

Certificates and Credits

Upon successful completion of the course you will be presented with an OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, awarded by OTHM Qualifications.
OTHM Qualifications is approved and regulated by Ofqual.

Graduates of this course will receive 120 credits.

Progression

Upon successful completion of the course students can enter the OTHM Level 5 Logistics and Supply Chain Management course.

Course Start Dates

Students can join the course in September and January. Applications for other start dates may be considered on a case-by-case basis after assessing the individual's prior learning.

General Level / Experience of Staff

Staff are qualified to at least one level above to the level they are teaching and hold a relevant teaching qualification.
Staff come from a range of backgrounds, including academic and industry specialisms. From time to time we may invite guest lecturers or subject specific specialists to take lectures / seminars.

Staff teaching English modules hold a Cambridge CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL qualification.

Fees and Other Relevant Costs

Tuition fees for new students: £14,600 (includes a £100 non-refundable enrolment fee).
Tuition fees for existing or continuing students: £14,500 per annum.
OTHM Registration: £250
Field Trips: costs will be charged as incurred, but will not exceed £200 per annum. Field trips are optional and do not contribute to the overall assessment.
Books: a range of books are recommended to supplement teaching and are purchased at the discretion of the student. All recommended texts are available in the College library for reference purposes.

All students are tested in English after registration at ETC. Additional support classes in English are included in the cost, if required.

Programme Specification

Please download the programme specification for more information.

ETC’s University Counsellor Services

When you study with ETC you will be assigned to our University Counsellor.
They will help you to:

Find the university of your choice

Write your personal statement

Get letters of recommendation

Complete your university application

Find out about your extra curricular activities

Course Enrolment

Features:

🗸 36 teaching weeks spread over a year
🗸 Additional support in English
🗸 120 credits upon successful completion