Logistics Qualifications

We are a Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport [CILT(UK)]   Approved Centre, approved to deliver CILT Qualifications at Levels 3, 5 and 6.


If you are interested in a CILT Qualification at Level 3, 5 or 6, Contact us now for more information, to get a quote or Register

All our programmes offer Logistics professionals the opportunity to gain a professional qualification in recognition of their Logistics experience and knowledge. They are:

These programmes enable individuals to gain a professional qualification from CILT(UK).

If you are in the Armed Forces, the CILT Qualifications at Levels 3, 5 and 6 are all approved for claims under the MOD's Enhanced Learning Credit Scheme (ELC) and GRWBL’s Approved Provider status. More...

We use the latest best practice methods of assessment & verification and key features of our programmes are:

E-Assessment – all our programmes can now be completed electronically. This is  particularly suitable for those Learners who are working remotely and cannot be visited by a workplace assessor. The Learner is provided with an allocated Tutor/Assessor (contactable by Email) and supporting E-Assessment & Learning Materials. The Tutor/Assessor is always on hand, by telephone or Email, to provide on-going support, advice & direction for the duration of the programme.

Electronic Portfolios – GRWBL’s E-portfolio is easy to use, fully compatible with systems used by Learners and avoids the mountain of paperwork usually associated with NVQs.

On line web site support - When you register for a Logistics Qualification programme, you are allocated a User ID and password for the E-LEARNING CENTRE on this web site which gives you access to the on-line library of supporting resources, including

The Initial Competence Assessment is a skills profile/gap analysis and APEL (Accreditation of Prior experience & learning) assessment which determines which Level of qualification you are suitable for and which choice of optional units best fits your skills profile.

Workplace Assessment means that your allocated Assessor assesses you undertaking your day to day work activities, thus reducing the amount of product evidence that you have to generate.

Professional Discussion is used in Level 5 and Level 6 programmes where the Learner has extensive Logistics management experience and is working at a strategic level in the organisation. The GRWBL Assessor initially advises on any APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experience & Learning) evidence arising from:

The balance of the qualification is completed on the basis of a planned and structured professional interview in the workplace. This interview is usually recorded on audio tape and submitted as the performance evidence.

Knowledge & Learning Development support
To assist those Learners who have completed a Level 3 qualification and wish to progress to Level 5, but do not initially have the scope of job activities to cover all the Level 5 requirements, GRWBL has designed an ACCREDITATION OF LEARNING ROUTE.
The Learner is provided with an allocated Tutor and supporting Learning Materials. Evidence is provided through the completion of Assignments.
This programme can also be delivered in-company for Groups of 4 or more using a series of Knowledge Workshops.

If you are interested in a Logistics Qualification via our ACCREDITATION OF LEARNING ROUTE, Contact us now for more information, to get a quote or Register

Individual Learner support
Our Team of Tutors, Assessors and Verifiers are:

Using their extensive commercial, industrial and business experience our Team provides on-going support, advice & direction to Learners, which assists in personal development for the Learner and contributes to business improvements for the Employer. More...

Reading Lists: Recommended Textbooks

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CILT ASSESSOR AND VERIFIER AWARDS

In addition to delivering CILT’s own qualifications, we also deliver the CILT's Assessor & Verifier Awards, for trainee Assessors & Verifiers in Centres approved by CILT.

If you are interested in the CILT's Assessor & Verifier Awards, Contact us now for more information, to get a quote or Register

FAQs

Logistics Qualifications FAQs

Q1. How much does a Logistics Qualification programme cost?

The GRW Buy-Lines total fixed price * for one candidate is:

  • L6 CILT Advanced Diploma              £3250
  • L5 CILT Professional Diploma           £2950
  • L3 CILT certificate                           £2850

* This price includes the CILT(UK)’s Student registration fee for candidates who are already members of the Institute.
If you are a non-member or your Membership has lapsed, you must enrol as a Student Affiliate of the Institute , by applying directly to CILT(UK) & paying the appropriate Membership Fee to CILT(UK) .

Q2. How do I pay for my Logistics Qualification programme with GRW Buy-lines?

GRW Buy-Lines will provide you with a fixed price quotation.

  • If your Employer is funding your programme, we require a Company Purchase Order – as soon as we receive the Purchase Order number, we can start your programme.
  • If you are paying for your programme personally, Click on the PAY NOW button on this web site and you will be given the option to pay via PAPAL or Credit/debit Card. Your programme will start as son as we receive payment.

If you are a non-member of CILT(UK) or your Membership has lapsed, you must also pay the appropriate Membership Fee directly to CILT(UK).

Q3. How do the CILT VRQs compare with the Supply Chain Management NVQ?

The CILT Professional Institute Qualifications fall in to the VRQ (Vocationally related) category in the National Framework; these have 8 Levels, the same  as Academic Qualifications. The CILT Certificate is Level 3 and the CILT Professional Diploma is Level 5.

NVQs are structured into 5 Levels from 1 to 5 , with Level 5 being the highest. Each Level is related to the scope of job workplace activities. The Supply Chain Management NVQ is available at Levels 2, 3, 4 and 5. The L4 Supply Chain Management NVQ is equivalent to CILT L5 Professional Diploma.

Q4. What is APEL ?

APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experience & Learning) is a process where a qualified GRWBL Assessor reviews evidence arising from:

  • relevant job experience
  • attendance on accredited training courses
  • completion of Professional Institute examinations
  • award of professional qualifications

The output from this review is a Profile which maps coverage against the performance & knowledge outcomes in the CILT qualifications & standards and confirms any gap areas which have to be covered by other means.

Completion of an APEL review enables the candidate to provide the evidence to CILT(UK)’s Membership Dept against the experience element of CILT(UK)’s criteria for Membership.

Q5. What is the content of the L5 Professional Diploma E-Assessment & Learning programme ?

The L5 E-Assessment & Learning programme is designed to assist those candidates who are working remotely and cannot be visited by a workplace assessor. The candidate is provided with an allocated Tutor/Assessor (contactable by Email) and supporting E-Assessment & Learning Materials. Evidence is provided through the completion of 4 Assignments, which are submitted electronically. In addition, the candidate must complete a Project Report in the form of a Business Case for CILT Independent Assessment, in accordance with specified CILT criteria.

Q6. What is the delivery programme for the L6 Advanced Diploma?

The Advanced Diploma is a VRQ (Vocationally Related Qualification ) which is set at Level 6 in the NQF (National Qualification Framework). It bridges the gap between the undergraduate level of the CILT Professional Diploma and the postgraduate standard of a Master’s Degree. The Advanced Diploma qualification requires candidates to evidence and/or develop strategic awareness and understanding in Logistics & Transport.

The CILT(UK) Advanced Diploma comprises 6 Mandatory Units in Logistics & Transport: 4 single units and a double research unit (Unit 5). Details of the Advanced Diploma Units & structure are available from the following web site address: http://www.grwbuylines.com/files/course/ciltad.pdf

Unit 5 is subject to Independent Assessment by CILT(UK)  and requires the completion of a Professional Project (Guide length 8-10,000 words), which must meet the all the performance & knowledge outcomes specified for Unit 5.

Q7. Can I achieve a European Accredited Qualification ?

European Logistician accreditation and certification is available to Learners who achieve the CILT Certificate, Professional Diploma and Advanced Diploma with GRWBL.

Certification is by the European Certification Board for Logistics (ECBL), which is part of the European Logistics Association (ELA); CILT(UK) is a member of ELA.

The CILT qualifications have been mapped against the ELA standards and, dependant on the Units covered, Learners can be exempted against an ELA qualification, generally as follows:
EMLog - Certified European Logistician Master Level (equivalent to the CILT(UK)’s Advanced Diploma in Logistics)
ESLog - Certified European Logistician Senior Level (equivalent to the CILT(UK)’s Professional Diploma)
EJLog - Certified European Logistician Junior Level (equivalent to the CILT(UK)’s Certificate)

On completion of the CILT qualification, GRWBL guides its Learners through the application process with CILT, which involves the payment of a Certification Fee to CILT.