Diploma in Logistics and Transport (Level 3)

• The importance of logistics
• Identify the factors that influence logistics
• The importance of appropriate requirements for the development, monitoring and control of logistics protocols

• The role transport plays
• Transport policy in relation to current legislation provided within own country
• Use of standardised transport equipment in logistics
• Links between transport planning & external influences

• Strategies behind international trade and freight
• Planning process related to international trade & freight
• Operations involved in international trade & freight
• Different payment methods in international trade

Road Freight Operations - 9 Credits

• The role of road freight in modern society
• The regulatory system for road freight
• The required information related to road freight
• Challenges that can occur whilst organising road freight
• Challenges that can occur in relation to security

Ports and Shipping - 9 Credits

• The importance of different types of ports
• The role of shipping on an international scale
• Main aspects of port development
• Port infrastructure & equipment requirements
• Challenges of port operations

Inventory Process - 9 Credits

• Inventory and the associated process
• Stock and the associated processes
• Financial value of holding inventory
• Understand inventory systems
• How modern inventory systems can improve stock control
• Techniques used to plan levels of stock

Warehouse Operations - 9 Credits

• Principles and operations of warehouses
• Identifying factors affecting safe operations of a warehouse
• Financial & logistics aspects concerned in warehousing
• Producing a plan for the receipt & storage of goods
• Required equipment for warehouse operations

Supply Chain Management - 9 Credits

• Understand the concept of a supply chain
• Importance of supply chain management
• Identifying risks encountered within a supply chain
• Understand the concept of lean within a supply chain
• Understand linkages within a supply chain

Secure Cargo - 1 Credit

• Understand the relevant legislation, guidance & organisation requirements for securing cargo
• Secure cargo safely in a Port

Customs - 4 Credits

• The role and function of Customs and Excise
• Customs terminologies and their use
• Documentation and procedures relating to the importation and exportation of goods
• Operational requirements of Customs and Excise

Course Enrolment Fees

Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore the registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you. The enrolment fee for the Level 3 Diploma in Logistics and Transport home study course is £1671, though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £1336.80 which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.

You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £999 and then four equal payments of £168 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.