This qualification is being withdrawn
The operational end date (last date for new starts) of this qualification is 31/07/2024 and the certification end date is 31/07/2024.

Key Facts

Level:
Level 3
Subject Sector:
7.2 Warehousing and Distribution
Credits:
45
Qualification No:
603/4790/9
GLH:
360 hours
Total qualification time:
450 hours
Age Range:
16-18 & 19+

Qualification purpose

Prepare for employment

Qualification Grading Type

Pass/Merit/Distinction

Assessment Methods

  • Portfolio of Evidence

  • Why choose this qualification?

    The objective of the Gateway Qualifications Level 3 qualifications in Logistics is to give learners the knowledge and understanding and an introduction to the skills required in logistics to support progression to qualifications at a higher level, to an apprenticeship or to employment.

    Rules of Combination

    Learners will be required to achieve 45 credits.


    Units

    Optional Units

    Learners must achieve 39 credits from this group

    Applied Business Marketing

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    F/617/6656
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    Business Process Management

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    48
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    L/617/6658
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    Business planning

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    48
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    J/617/6657
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    Deployment of Digital Technologies

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    R/617/6659
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    Human Resource Management

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    L/617/6661
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    Logistics Project

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    48
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    R/617/6662
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    Principles of Project Management

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    48
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    Y/617/6663
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    Procurement

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    48
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    D/617/6664
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    Quantitative Methods - Statistics

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    H/617/6665
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    Spreadsheets

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    K/617/6666
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    Supply Chain Management

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    48
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    M/617/6667
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    Technology and Automation in Logistics

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    T/617/6668
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    Transporting Goods and the Environmental Impact

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    48
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    A/617/6669
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    Warehouse Operations

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    M/617/6670
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    What is the purpose of this qualification?

    The qualification provides learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills to progress to employment in the logistics sector or to undertake further specialist study at a higher level. Learners will complete 45 credits from a selection of units that cover key topics in Logistics including the impact of technology and automation. Providers may tailor programmes to meet learner and local employer needs.


    What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?

    Learners will develop knowledge, understanding and skills in key areas of logistics such as Warehouse Operations, Supply Chain Management,Technology and Automation in Logistics. They will also gain transferable skills in areas such as project management. Learners also have the opportunity to carry out a synoptic project which draws together learning from across the qualification units.


    Progression & entry requirements

    There are no entry requirements other than that learners should be ready for level 3 study.

    Funding information

    There are now two main sources for funding information, a straightforward ESFA Qualification Search and the more detailed Find a Learning Aim website.

    The new Find a learning aim (FALA) service provides a search tool that you can use to check the funding status of any qualification, framework, unit, standard or T Level:

    View this qualification on the ESFA’s Find a learning aim website

    The Education and Skills Funding Agency search provides funding information on qualifications. It does not provide funding information for units, non-regulated activity and work placements, for this information please use Find a learning aim (FALA).

    View this qualification on the ESFA Qualification Funding Search

    How to find a learning aim

    If you’re not sure how to use the new find a learning aim website, we’ve created a handy walkthrough to help you:

    How to Use: Find a learning Aim


    Additional funding information for qualifications included in National Skills Fund level 3 offer for adults

    This qualification is included in the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) National Skills Fund level 3 offer for adults.

    Qualifications included in the National Skills Fund – level 3 adult offer will be fully funded from April 2021 for any adult aged 24 and over who wants to achieve their first full level 3 qualification.

    A funding uplift is provided for the level 3 adult offer based on guided learning hours which is based on the following:

    • Qualifications of 360 guided learning hours or above – £600 per qualification
    • Qualifications of 359 guided learning hours or below – £150 per qualification

    We have done our best to collate and summarise the key information, and wherever possible we alert our providers to changes in funding policy.

    This funding information is provided in good faith and it is always advisable to check directly with the funding agencies before committing to delivery.