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What you need?

To be over 21 years of age; Have 2 A-Levels or equivalent; Be a student member of CIPS, or looking to gain a professional qualification in purchasing and supply management.).

What will you learn?

The CIPS foundation stage is made up of five units (each unit may be enrolled on separately); An overview of the context in which the modern buyer must operate.

What next?

Advanced Diploma in Purchasing and Supply.

What you need?

To be a student member of CIPS. To have successfully completed CIPS Foundation Diploma; New entrants must have a formal interview with the course leader prior to starting.

What will you learn?

The Advanced Diploma stage is made up of five units; (Each unit can be enrolled upon separately.)

What next?

Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply.

Course Background

This is a specialist vocational programme with a strong work related emphasis. The qualification provides a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in the sector with national recognition by employers allowing progression directly into employment or to a degree.

What will you study

Modules will include: Business Environment, Human Resource Management, Employment Law, Organisations & Behaviour, Managing Financial Resources and Marketing. Assessment is through practical tasks and assignments.

Entry Requirements

You will normally need to have at least one of the following:

• a BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in an appropriate area
• an AVCE/GNVQ in an appropriate vocational area
• a GCE A Level profile which demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or an adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at level A-C
• other related Level 3 qualifications
• an Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution
• related work experience.

Mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience (paid and/or unpaid) and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector. Fees payable each year of this 2/3-year course.

Teaching and Learning

Its blended learning approach is based on a mix of classroom, work-based learning and workshops.

Progression

It is expected that learners from this course will be suitably prepared for entry to employment within the business environment. Alternatively learners may choose to progress on to a Business Degree programme at university. Completion of this course normally allows progression on to year 2 of a degree programme.

What you need?

No formal education requirements so suitable for practising and potential first-line managers.

What will you learn?

The Award teaches you a range of problem solving & decision making techniques, which helps support you in your management role.

What next?

NVQ.