Supply chain practitioner (fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG))
Supply Chain Practitioners are key to spotting inefficiencies and driving improvements within supply chains.
Their role can span multiple areas, including procurement, planning, customer service, and logistics, helping to maintain the efficient movement of goods and services.
The Level 3 Supply Chain Practitioner Apprenticeship develops these capabilities further, with a strong emphasis on project management and procurement skills needed to manage more complex responsibilities.
Why should I do a Level 3 Supply Chain Qualification?
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Real World Application
Confidently meet supply chain targets, learn to improve efficency, and problem solve in real time with workplace application.
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Your own Skills Coach
You will have your own experienced Skills Coach from start to finish. All our coaches know CIPS inside and out and will help you the whole way through.
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End Point Assessment Mentor
You’ll get extra support from an End Point Assessment Mentor to get you ready for the last leg of your apprenticeship, to guide you ove the finish line.
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Use the Government Levy
Improve your knowledge and skills, get qualified, and don’t break the bank. Fund the whole qualification with the apprenticeship levy.
Level 3 Supply Chain Practitioner Apprenticeship
Who is the Level 3 Supply Chain Practitioner apprenticeship programme for?
Individuals in the Supply Chain, including, those in planning, customer service, warehousing, production, HR, quality, logistics, and those with little to no commercial, procurement or supply chain experience.
Any Department Involved in the Procurement, Logistics, and Supply Chains or Provision of Goods and Services.
How long is the Level 3 procurement apprenticeship?
Up to 18 months.
Programme Overview
This programme is delivered in a combination of once per month live learning with a tutor, and online support resources.
Students receive one-to-one coaching with an experienced coach
Students receive full access to ABA online resources
What will you learn?
Data Analysis: Studying data protection and cyber security regulations, analysing KPIs, and identifying and minimising logistics costs.
Continuous Improvement: Use continuous improvement techniques to improve supply chain performance, manage the flow of goods, and use quality assurance procedures.
Health, Safety, and Environment: Study key legislation, regulations, documentation, and sustainability principles.
Supply Chain Team Dynamics: Learn to collaborate within teams and with stakeholders, and to adapt to work demands in a fast paced changing environment.
Costs and funding
Apprenticeship cost: £15,000
Employers paying the apprenticeship levy can use their funds to pay for this programme. Smaller organisations with an annual payroll bill of less than £3 million per year, will need to contribute 5% towards the cost of this programme. The rest will be paid for by the UK government.
FAQs
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Apprentices can be anyone 16+, but don’t be fooled by the name! It’s not just a course for people new into the sector; we have apprentices of all ages studying with us.
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Yes.
If you have a turn over of £3M+ then the training funds are covered by your digital account.
If your turnover is under this then you will still only be required to contribute just 5% of the training fees.
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Yes. Apprenticeships have changed and are no longer for entry level employees - they emphasize quality, knowledge, and practical skills for both existing and new staff.
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Apprentices must to spend 6 hours of their working week ‘off-the-job’, but this doesn’t mean they have to away from work.
Apprentices are simply required to be doing something which is not considered part of their usual role. This includes helping with projects, learning from others, and attending meetings. It also includes everything you do for your CIPS study.
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First, get in touch with us, and we’ll set up a time for a chat to make sure that you know everything you need to, and that you’re chooseing the best level for you.
Then, you need to fill out some forms with your line manager.
Then it’s on to studying!