Supply Chain Operations
This programme is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge, skills and competence in the principals and practice of supply chain logistics to work independently and under supervision within national, international and global trading environments.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
10 weeks. Thursday 18.45 - 21.45 Online
Entry Requirements
NOTE: Learners undertaking online courses must have basic IT skills and have access to the necessary ICT equipment, software and Broadband capability to enable them to undertake an online course
Further information
Our September 2025 courses commence week beginning 15th September 2025.
There are three ways to enrol:
Online: Visit collegeofFET.ie/mulgrave, scroll down to the part-time evening listing, select your chosen course, hit ‘APPLY’ and follow the steps. Or click the Application Link below
In-Person: Drop in to our campus and speak with a member of our Information and Guidance Support Team. They will help you enrol for your chosen course.
By Post: Send a completed application form with payment (cheque, bank draft, or postal order made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board) to Evening Programmes, College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus, Limerick City, V94 P232.
Please note: for security reasons, we cannot accept cash payments.
Tuition Fee: €240.
Discounts
20% discount on tuition fees can be availed of by individuals in receipt of Full Job Seekers Allowance/ Benefit, Disability Allowance or One Parent Family Payment –
20% discount can also be availed of on tuition fees for all full-time College of FET LCFE Mulgrave Street Campus Learners,
20% discount is available on tuition fees for all senior citizens
ID and Paper Evidence Required on application at Mulgrave Street Campus Office ONLY.
Course Description
• Explore supply chain trends of the 21st century including logistic hubs, E-procurement and just-in-time inventory planning.
• Explore the advantages and disadvantages of 3rd party distribution strategic partnerships.
• Identify and predict using forecasting methods, product life cycles of various markets recognising turbulent markets, predictable markets, and repetitive markets.
• Explore environmental sustainability
• Examine logistics paths from China, Japan, Asia, USA, Europe.
• Develop a supply chain logistic mix based on warehousing, transport, and delivery service for a company of choice.
• Understand systems to support data interchange between all stakeholders within the supply chain.
• Analyse factors of warehousing decisions taking size, location and storage facilities
• Analyse the function of a distribution centre from receiving, storage, order picking and dispatch
NOTE: The theory exam for this course may be held onsite in the Limerick campus.
5N2409 Supply Chain Operations
Accreditation: QQI Level 5 Minor Award in Supply Chain Operations 5N2409.
NOTE: The theory exam for this course may be held onsite in the Limerick campus.
Enquiries can be made to adultedmulgrave@lcetb.ie or phone 061 414344