Diplomas in logistics and supply chain management

The Logistics Foundation Centre, the local branch for the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT-UK) - www.ciltuk.org.uk - is currently accepting applications for this month's intake for the Certificate and Professional Diploma programmes.

Certificate Programme - NVQ Level 3

The Certificate in Logistics and Transport consists of two modules and covers areas like Management, International Trade and Freight, Sourcing and Purchasing Skills, Production Planning and Materials, Inventory Techniques and Ware-housing and Distribution Skills.

This programme is aimed at exper-ienced personnel with no qualifications, like supervisors and first-line managers.

Professional Diploma Programme - NVQ Level 4

The Professional Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management consists of four modules and covers areas like Management in Logistics and Transport and Supply Chain Management. Some modules in this programme, like International Business Management, Purchasing Management, Production Planning and Materials Management, Inven-tory Management, Warehouse Management and Movement of Goods, are optional.

For more information, contact SSM Group in Hamrun (tel: 2123-1015, send an e-mail to ssm@keyworld.net or visit www.ssm-group.org.

The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport, a leading body in this field, providing a comprehensive qualifications structure from NVQ Level 2 to NVQ Level 5 up to an M.Sc. in Logistics Management through Aston University, has offered distance learning programmes in Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport Management and Development for many years.

SSM Group is witnessing an increasing number of local organisations willing to support and encourage their employees by sponsoring further education and training.

Financial support can also be obtained under the Business Promotion Act. Companies interested to do so can apply from the Employment and Training Corporation (ETC) on 2220-1301.