Certificate in Distribution Level 3
Logistics is the science of planning, organising and managing activities that provide goods and services right through to consumers. It’s getting the right product to the right place at the right time with the right quality and at the right price.
Start your logistics career here. Job opportunities after graduation include import/export clerk, customs broker, inventory controller, purchasing officer, container controller and so on. Over 90% of our graduates get jobs in our local booming logistics industry.
Programme Details
About the Programme
The Certificate in Distribution is a self-paced programme, with a combination of study and work-based training. This programme has been designed for people already employed in the industry, or any person wishing to enter the distribution industry. If a person is already in employment the delivery of the programme will be adjusted in liaison with their employer to address their specific demands (e.g. workshop hours). If they are new to the industry MIT will assist them to find work placement in relevant companies in order to carry out the on-job assessments.
For more information please contact the New Zealand Maritime School on 09 275 3155.
| Programme Code | MN4496 |
|---|---|
| Study Method | Part time |
| Qualification | MIT Certificate |
| Duration | One year (minimum) |
| Applications | Close when programme is full |
| Start Dates | Four intakes per year |
| Level | 3 |
| Credits | 120 |
| Fees | Free |
Offered by
New Zealand Maritime School
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
Academic Requirements
- No academic entry requirements
English Language Requirements
- Any applicant whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 5.5 (with no score below 5.0) or equivalent. In addition, all students must demonstrate competence in written and spoken English. Prospective students may be require to undertake formal assessment of their English ability at their own expense, where the interview panel is unable to satisfy themselves as to the English ability of the students.
Driver Licence Requirements
- In order to successfully complete some courses and gain other awards within the programme, students will need to hold certain classes of driver licence.
- Eyesight screening check. An eyesight screening check will be carried out each time you apply for (or renew) a driver licence, unless you present an eyesight or medical certificate that states that your eyesight has been tested and is satisfactory.
Entry Procedure
- Document Review. All students are required to submit a completed application form, supported with copies of their qualifications, assessment results and references and, where appropriate, a curriculum vitae.
- Interview. All applicants will be required to attend an interview where prior learning, work experience and motivation to work in the Distribution Industry will be established. The interview will also provide an opportunity to outline the programme and ensure that the student is aware of the course content and assessment policies and that the applicant has applied for the most appropriate level of programme. The interview will be conducted by an appropriate Interview Panel.
Selection
All applicants who fulfil the entry requirements will be accepted onto the programme until the number of places available on the programme has been filled. Other applicants will be waitlisted in the order their applications are received and may gain entry onto the programme as a place becomes available.
Programme Summary
The Certificate in Distribution (Level 3) is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills of distribution. Courses cover such subjects as inward goods, stock control, dispatch, customer legislation, customer service and interviewing.
This programme consists of five courses made up of four compulsory courses totalling 105 credits and one elective course of 15 credits.
Courses
| 945.210 | Introduction to the Distribution Environment |
| 945.211 | Stock Control Automated Systems and Dispatches |
| 945.212 | Commercial Vehicle Driving Safety |
| 945.304 | Inwards Goods and Stock Control |
| 945.305 | Consumer Legislation and Interviewing Skills |
| 945.306 | Distribution Documentation and Basic Law |
| 945.307 | Loss Prevention, Conflict Resolution and Stress Management |
| 945.308 | Sales Policies, Procedures and Security |
| 945.309 | Forklift Operations and Dangerous Goods |
| 945.310 | Class 2 Driver Licence |
| 945.311 | Class 4 Driver Licence |
| 945.312 | Introduction to Freight Forwarding |
| 945.313 | Global Freight Forwarding |
| 945.314 | Export Procedures EDI and EDP Dangerous Goods |
| 945.409 | Class 5 Driver Licence |
Further Training or Study
Students graduating from this programme have a variety of possible pathways to further education including but not limited to:
- Certificate in Logistics either full-time or part-time
- Diploma in Shipping and Freight
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Career Opportunities
This programme is specifically designed for those people looking to up-skill.