About the framework
This framework specifies the standards and the criteria for the delivery of level 3 apprenticeship training to achieve qualified status within the logistics sector.
If you successfully complete the apprenticeship, you'll be awarded a level 3 qualification and recognition as a qualified person within the industry sector.
Mandatory outcomes
Achievement of a level 3 apprenticeship in supply chain management will be assessed by verification through the appropriate awarding body.
You must complete the combined competence and knowledge-based qualification, along with the mandatory essential skills qualifications.
Mandatory essential skills
To successfully complete the apprenticeship, you must achieve the following essential skills qualifications as part of the apprenticeship or already hold a recognised equivalent:
- application of number – level 2
- communication – level 2
- information and communication technology – level 2
However, any qualifications you already have are assessed against the framework requirements and may result in an exemption from the above.
Competence and knowledge qualifications
You need to complete the following combined competence and knowledge-based qualification:
Eligibility and entry to the programme
You must be a new employee, or an existing employee taking on a new role to take part in the programme.
Entry to the level 3 apprenticeship is by progression from the apprenticeshipsni level 2 framework in supply chain management. Employers may also apply their own criteria at the recruitment stage.
You may also enter the level 3 apprenticeship, subject to assessment by the training contractor and employer, if you:
- have already gained significant work experience in your occupational area, which could be considered as meeting the requirements of the level 2 supply chain management framework and can show the capacity to achieve a level 3 standard
- have previously achieved a relevant level 2 recognised vocational qualification that is a mandatory requirement of the Level 2 apprenticeshipsni supply chain management framework
See also the DfE operational requirements.
Duration
Apprenticeship duration can vary and will be agreed between the apprentice, training contractor and employer.
Related knowledge
You must also achieve, or already hold, one of the level 2 employee rights and responsibilities qualifications listed below:
- CILT(UK) Level 2 Award in Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry 600/6024/4
- City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry 600/1361/8
- EAL Level 2 Award in Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry 600/4981/9
- Highfield Level 2 Award in Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry 600/3313/7
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the training contractor/ college to make sure all components of this framework are delivered in accordance with apprenticeshipsni operational requirements.
The apprentice must be employed from day one.
Further information
The content of this framework (Framework No 410 Issue 5: 03/21) has been agreed by the Department for the Economy.
For further information, contact:
Department for the Economy - Apprenticeships Delivery and Performance Branch