Logistics and Distribution 5M2767

Course description

CERTIFICATION
• Level 5 in Logistics and Distribution  • Manual Handling

WHAT IS LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION?
Logistics and Distribution includes the sourcing, storage and
transportation of both components and finished products,
it is the study of the business functions that form the link
between raw materials and products and their smooth flow
to the market using supply chain operations.
All businesses depend on Logistics and Distribution to
service both their own internal needs and those of their
clients.
With the onset of Brexit and the global transformation
in online shopping and Freight forwarding, there is a
recognised shortage of qualified personnel in this industry
and this qualification will assist you in gaining employment
in this sector.
The knowledge gained in this course will prepare you for an
entry level career, where you will be able to plan, implement
and control efficiently and effectively the flow and storage
of goods and services between the point of origin and the
point of consumption to meet customer requirements.
During this course you will study industry specific key
areas such as: Warehousing, Freight Forwarding, Inventory
Control, Supply Chain Operations and Purchasing.

COURSE CONTENT
The following modules will be offered subject to availability
or demand and are subject to change:

• Warehousing
• Inventory Control
• Logistics and Distribution Purchasing
• Freight Forwarding
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Spreadsheet Methods
• Word Processing
• Mathematics
• Supply Chain Operations

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 
Graduates of this course in Logistics and Distribution are
qualified to apply for employment positions which may arise
to work in purchasing administration and buying, supply
chain analysis, warehouse administration and management,
export/import industries, customer service and transport
administration.
Graduates are eligible to apply through the CAO Higher
Education Links Scheme for entry to year one on a range of
programmes in a variety of third level institutes around the
country or can progress to the Level 6 Logistics Associate
Apprenticeship which is industry based.

EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
Graduates from this course are eligible to apply
through the CAO Higher Education Links Scheme
for entry to year one on a range of programmes
including:
TU Dublin Aungier Street: TU907 Logistics and
Supply Chain Management (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUS Limerick: US775 Road Transport Technology
and Management (Level 7, 3 Years)

Logistics Institute apprenticeship

Website: www.laa.ie

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied
or;
• Mature Students or;
• Other equivalent qualifications
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of
previous qualifications.

Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie