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Gateway Qualifications Level 5 Diploma In Procurement

Key Facts

Level:
Level 5
Subject Sector:
15.3 Business Management
Credits:
60
Qualification No:
601/3929/8
GLH:
300 hours
Total qualification time:
600 hours
Price:
£138.50 per learner
Age Range:
18+

Qualification purpose

Confirm occupational competence and/or ‘licence to practice’

Qualification Grading Type

Pass

Assessment Methods

  • Portfolio of Evidence

    • Why choose this qualification?

    The Gateway Qualifications Level 5 Diploma in Procurement has been developed in consultation with various stakeholders including the relevant Sector Skills Council (Skills for Logistics) and Training Providers. The qualification is supported by employers including a government agency and a local police authority.

    This qualification will be suitable for learners in the following roles:

    Buyer, Procurement/purchasing executive, Procurement specialist, Contract officer, Supply chain/inventory/logistics analyst, Supply chain/inventory/logistics planner, Assistant Category Manager, Category Specialist, Contracts Engineer, Procurement Officer, Supplier Relationship Specialist.

    The Gateway Qualifications Level 5 Diploma in Procurement provides a significant amount of knowledge, understanding and skills development that underpins occupational competence in the Procurement and Supply sector. Relevant units within the qualification have been carefully developed according to the relevant standards as appropriate and/or in conjunction with users of the qualification.

    The progression opportunity for this qualification is to the Level 6 Diploma In Procurement.

    Rules of Combination

    Learners must achieve a minimum of 60 credits including five mandatory units totalling 30 credits from group M (Mandatory), a minimum of four units worth at least 20 credits from group OA and remaining credits from either group OA or group OB.

    Units

    Mandatory

    Learners must take the 5 mandatory units worth 30 credits from this group.

    Develop and Implement Operational Plans for Procurement

    Level:
    Level 5
    Guided Learning Hours:
    25
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    L/506/5288
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    Improve the Performance of the Supply Chain

    Level:
    Level 5
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    A/506/5285
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    Manage Risk in Procurement

    Level:
    Level 5
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    F/506/5286
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    Plan Change in Own Area of Responsibility

    Level:
    Level 5
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    L/506/5274
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    Work Productively with Colleagues and Stakeholders

    Level:
    Level 5
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    J/506/5287
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    Optional units A

    Learners must take at least 4 units worth a minimum of 20 credits from this group.

    Develop Sustainability in the Supply Chain

    Level:
    Level 5
    Guided Learning Hours:
    35
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    K/506/5279
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    Develop a Category Management Strategy

    Level:
    Level 5
    Guided Learning Hours:
    35
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    T/506/5284
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    Evaluate Supplier Performance

    Level:
    Level 4
    Guided Learning Hours:
    25
    Credits:
    5
    Unit No:
    D/506/5263
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    Manage Inventory

    Level:
    Level 4
    Guided Learning Hours:
    35
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    J/506/5273
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    Manage Procurement for a Category of Expenditure

    Level:
    Level 5
    Guided Learning Hours:
    35
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    M/506/5283
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    Manage Supplier Relationships

    Level:
    Level 5
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    5
    Unit No:
    K/506/5282
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    Manage the Flow of Supplies in the Supply Chain

    Level:
    Level 5
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    5
    Unit No:
    H/506/5281
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    Operations Management Processes

    Level:
    Level 5
    Guided Learning Hours:
    35
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    D/506/5277
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    Plan the Storage of Supplies in the Supply Chain

    Level:
    Level 5
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    5
    Unit No:
    H/506/5278
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    Project Management in Procurement

    Level:
    Level 5
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    D/506/5280
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    Schedule the Flow of Supplies in the Supply Chain

    Level:
    Level 4
    Guided Learning Hours:
    25
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    R/506/5261
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    Optional units B

    Learners may take up to 2 units from this group.

    Developing Collaborative Relationships with Other Organisations

    Level:
    Level 5
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    7
    Unit No:
    L/506/5291
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    Promote the Use of Technology within an Organisation

    Level:
    Level 5
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    J/506/5290
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    Provide Leadership and Direction for Own Area of Responsibility

    Level:
    Level 5
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    R/506/5275
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    Quality Management

    Level:
    Level 5
    Guided Learning Hours:
    35
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    Y/506/5276
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    Recruit Staff in Own Area of Responsibility

    Level:
    Level 5
    Guided Learning Hours:
    25
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    R/506/5289
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