professional & career development programmes - Leeds City College

usiness support services - CipsCIPSintroductory certificate Level 2Duration: 5 weeksLocation: PLCCIPSfoundation diploma Level 4location: PLCCourse Code: 26947“The Chartered Institute of Purchasingand Supply (CIPS) exists to promote anddevelop high standards of professionalskill, ability and integrity among all thoseengaged in purchasing and supply chainmanagement. CIPS assists individuals,organisations and the profession as awhole. CIPS help all kinds of organisationsachieve all-round excellence inprocurement and supply management.”(CIPS website 2012)As such CIPS is the institute responsible forthe development and award of qualificationsrelevant to procurement and supply chainmanagement. Whether you wish to be aBuyer, Contracts Manager, CommodityManager or involved in supply chainmanagement, you should be looking toenhance your knowledge, skills and CV with aCIPS qualification, for more information visitthe official CIPS websiteAbout CIPS coursesThe CIPS framework of qualificationsprovides benchmark education programmesfor the procurement and supply professionthroughout the world. There are six levels ofqualifications, ranging from Level 2 to Level7 and when you have successfully completedthe Level 4 Foundation Diploma, Level 5Advanced Diploma and Level 6 GraduateDiploma you may apply for full membershipof CIPS and the designatory letters, MCIPS(providing you also have three years’experience in a procurement and supplyrole). At present, all CIPS courses are exambased and the qualifications are under reviewfor 2013.www.cips.orgAbout the courseThe Level 2 Introductory in Purchasing and Supply is astand-alone qualification that covers the basic principlesof purchasing and supply, including terminology andpractical aspects of the role.It has four elements:• The role and scope of purchasing• Systems and procedures in purchasing• Working with suppliers• The importance of purchasing contractsThis qualification is ideal for individuals seeking a careerin purchasing or as a cost effective alternative to anNVQ for those individuals working in procurementwith limited formal qualifications. On completingthis course , you will be able to use the language andterminology of a professional purchaser with confidenceand demonstrate knowledge and understanding of thepurchasing process. As a result, you should be able tocontribute more effectively to organisational objectivesthrough improved initiative and decision making.Entry RequirementsNo formal qualifications are requiredFuture OpportunitiesOn completion of the L2 Certificate, students mayprogress to other CIPS qualifications.PLEASE NOTE: this course is currently awaitingamendment and approval by CIPS so may not beavailable during 2012-2013.About the courseProvides a sound understanding of the businessenvironment and of Purchasing and SupplyManagement issues.There are five compulsory modules:• Effective Negotiation in Purchasing and Supply• Developing Contacts in Purchasing and Supply• Measuring Purchasing Performance• Managing Purchasing and Supply Relationships• Purchasing ContextsAll five subjects must be completed to achieve the Level4 Foundation Diploma. Further information can befound on the CIPS Website.Modules are studied one evening per week for 12weeks, so if you want to do 2 modules per examsitting, you will need to study 2 evenings per week.From September, we will also offer a day release optionfrom 2pm – 9pm so that students can achieve their L4qualification within a year.Entry Requirements• Two subjects at GCE Advanced Level plus three GCSEsubject passes at Grade C or above.• Five passes in the Scottish Certificate of Education ofwhich three must be at Higher Grade.• NVQ/SVQ at Level 3.• GNVQ at Advanced Level.• National Certificate/Diploma.• Five subject passes in the SCOTVEC.• National Certificate.• Level 3 Certificate in Purchasing and Supply.• Any qualifications deemed by the institute to beequivalent or in advance of the above.• Exemptions for individual modules may be grantedby the institute on demonstration of relevantqualifications or modules taken at degree level. OnlyCIPS may grant exemptions and you will need tocontact them direct.12Future OpportunitiesProgress to the CIPS – Advanced Diploma Level 5.13