Certificate in Manufacturing & Production (Level 3)

UK Learning College
5.0
1 review
  • The tutor was very helpful throughout and responded very quickly when in need, the course is much better then a college course as you can do it as quick/slow as you want without the dreaded deadlines. 1 year was more then enough time to do the course.
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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Class hours

    250h

  • Duration

    12 Months

A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain a qualification in Manufacturing & Production. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning Manufacturing & Production is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for a exam or career through home study. What's more, because the distance learning Level 3 Certificate in Manufacturing & Production course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.

The Level 3 qualification in Manufacturing & Production is designed for students with a minimum of 2 years experience in a supply chain related field, who wish to develop key knowledge in business and leadership at supervisory management level. Students can acquire skills in specific areas of the manufacturing and the production processes to support career development.

About this course

Key Topics

To complete the Certificate you must complete: Two Mandatory Units and a minimum of 3 credits from the Optional Units

Mandatory Units

Manufacturing & Production
Production Planning & Control

Optional Units

Inventory Processes
Supply Chain
Environmental Issues in Marketing
MRP/ERP Systems
Lean Manufacturing

No Entry Requirements

SFEDI Level 3 Certificate in Manufacturing

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Reviews

5.0
  • The tutor was very helpful throughout and responded very quickly when in need, the course is much better then a college course as you can do it as quick/slow as you want without the dreaded deadlines. 1 year was more then enough time to do the course.
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4.6
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Tasha

5.0
10/04/2015
What I would highlight: The tutor was very helpful throughout and responded very quickly when in need, the course is much better then a college course as you can do it as quick/slow as you want without the dreaded deadlines. 1 year was more then enough time to do the course.
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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2016

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Production
  • Manufacturing Production
  • Production planning

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Course programme

Certificate in Manufacturing & Production (Level 3)


The Level 3 Certificate in Manufacturing & Production course is divided into following comprehensive modules. Mandatory Units Manufacturing & Production - 9 Credits
  • Understanding how manufacturing and production processes are organised
  • Techniques to plan production
  • Understand how a business monitors the quality and efficiency of activities in production
  • Impact of technology developments on production
  • Impact of external factors on production activities
  • The appropriateness of production methods used by organisations
Production Planning & Control - 9 Credits
  • Understanding the role of production planning in relation to corporate strategy
  • Underlying aspects of production planning from a technical perspective
  • Production planning techniques
  • The role of forecasting in production planning control techniques
Optional Units Inventory Processes - 9 Credits
  • Understanding inventory and the associated processes
  • Understanding stock and the associated processes
  • Inventory systems
  • Techniques used to plan levels of stock
  • Understanding the financial value of holding stock
  • Understanding how modern inventory systems can improve stock control
Supply Chain - 9 Credits
  • Concept of supply chain
  • Importance of supply chain management
  • Concepts of lean within a supply chain
  • Understanding linkages within a supply chain

Environmental Issues in Manufacturing - 3 Credits

  • Importance of environmental issues in manufacturing
  • Identifying factors that influence environmental issues
  • Appropriate infrastructure and equipment requirements for environmental issues
  • Importance of monitoring and control for environmental issues
MRP/ERP Systems - 3 Credits
  • Principles of Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
  • Scope of MRP/ERP systems within own organisation
  • Reasons for monitoring and controlling MRP/ERP systems

Lean Manufacturing - 3 Credits

  • Understanding the aim of lean manufacturing
  • Factors that influence lean manufacturing operations
  • Importance of appropriate requirements for the development, monitoring and enforcement of lean manufacturing

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