Start Date
Various 
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
1 week 
Campus
City Skills Centre Course Overview
The transport and logistics sector is broad and is what keeps everything moving. From warehouses and distribution, to train drivers and planners. There are lots of roles and opportunities in this sector and this course explores some of the key areas for anyone who has an interest in starting a career in this exciting industry.
What You'll Learn
Year 1
The course offers you a great deal of flexibility, so you can shape what you learn at your own pace.
The course is made up of several units, each worth a number of credits. To achieve the extended award, you would need to gain a total of 9 credits. There is one mandatory unit, worth 3 credits, and then you choose from the optional units to gain the additional 6 credits.
Mandatory Unit (3 Credits)
– Operating within a supply chain, worth 3 credits
Optional units (you must achieve 6 credits from the following units below to gain the qualification)
– Environmental impact of transport and logistic operations, worth 2 credits
– Introduction to distribution operations, worth 2 credits
– Introduction to importing and exporting, worth 2 credits
– Introduction to transport and logistics legislation, worth 2 credits
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements, however, a reasonable level of literacy is required.
How you will be assessed
This qualification is assessed by short answer questions and multiple-choice exams.
Course Fees
Course and Career progression
On completion of this award, your tutor will be able to provide advice and guidance on other online or distance learning courses, or classroom-based programmes.
For more detailed advice and guidance about future steps, you can make an appointment with one of our qualified career advisers who can support you in finding the most suitable career path for you and making the most of your skills and qualifications.
What Happens Next
Apply online via the College website. You will then be invited to a pre-course information session.
For applications via JCP, please let your Work Coach know. Subject to individual eligibility and type of benefit, the vast majority of courses are FREE to people in receipt of an employment-related benefit JSA, Universal Credit or ESA (Employment and Support Allowance).