Level 6 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

1. Strategic Supply Chain Management: Supply chain strategy, operating models, competitive advantage, network design, and strategic decision-making.

2. Global Logistics and International Trade: International logistics networks, multimodal transportation, trade flows, customs considerations, and cross-border operations.

3. Strategic Procurement and Supplier Relationship Management: Procurement strategy, sourcing, supplier evaluation, contract strategy, negotiation, and supplier performance.

4. Advanced Inventory and Demand Management: Demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, safety stock, service levels, S&OP, and working-capital management.

5. Logistics Network, Transportation, and Distribution Management: Distribution network design, transportation optimisation, route planning, freight management, and last-mile strategy.

6. Digital Supply Chain and Logistics Technology: ERP, WMS, TMS, supply chain analytics, automation, IoT, visibility systems, and emerging digital technologies.

7. Supply Chain Risk, Resilience, and Sustainable Operations: Disruption management, business continuity, resilience planning, ESG, carbon reduction, ethical sourcing, and circular supply chains.

8. Supply Chain Performance, Leadership, and Strategic Project: Supply chain KPIs, financial performance, leadership, change management, strategic improvement, and an integrated supply chain project.

• Develops advanced supply chain strategy and global logistics management capability.

• Strengthens procurement, inventory, transportation, and distribution decision-making.

• Builds expertise in digital supply chains, analytics, resilience, and sustainability.

• Develops leadership and strategic problem-solving skills for complex supply networks.

• Supports progression into senior logistics, procurement, operations, and supply chain positions.

• Logistics and supply chain managers seeking advanced strategic competence.

• Procurement, distribution, warehouse, transportation, and operations professionals.

• Supply chain analysts and professionals responsible for network optimisation and resilience.

• Graduates and experienced practitioners preparing for senior supply chain management roles.

• Written Examination: 100 questions

• Passing Score: 60%

• Duration: 240 Minutes

• Additional Assessment: Strategic supply chain case study and integrated project

• Certification: HiQual UK Level 6 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management upon successful completion

To deliver this Qualification, HiQual UK Approved ATPs must demonstrate the capability to deliver, assess, and internally quality assure qualifications in line with recognised regulatory principles and the expectations of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

Approved centres must operate effective systems to ensure the validity, reliability, fairness, consistency, and security of assessment.

1. Centre Recognition and Legal Compliance

Centres must be formally recognised by HiQual UK prior to the delivery or assessment of any qualification. To maintain recognition, centres must: Be a legally constituted organisation operating in compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. Demonstrate effective governance, management oversight, and clear lines of accountability. Comply with all HiQual UK policies, procedures, and conditions of centre recognition. Notify HiQual UK promptly of any material changes that may affect delivery, assessment, or internal quality assurance arrangements.

2. Resources, Facilities, and Learning Environment

Centres must ensure that sufficient and appropriate resources are in place to support learning and assessment. This includes: Learning environments appropriate to the mode of delivery, including classrooms and, where applicable, specialist or practical facilities. Access to learning and assessment resources that enable learners to meet qualification outcomes. Secure systems for managing learner data, assessment records, and certification claims. Arrangements that support equality of access and reasonable adjustments for learners where required.

3. Staff Competence and Occupational Expertise

Centres must ensure that all staff involved in delivery, assessment, and internal quality assurance are competent and suitably qualified. Centres must: Appoint tutors with appropriate subject knowledge, teaching competence, and relevant occupational or professional experience. Ensure assessors are trained and competent in applying HiQual UK assessment requirements and standards. Appoint a qualified Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) responsible for monitoring assessment practice and decisions. Maintain records of staff qualifications, experience, training, and continuing professional development (CPD).

4. Assessment Practice and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)

Centres must operate robust internal quality assurance systems to ensure assessment integrity. Centres must: Ensure assessment is valid, fit for purpose, and conducted in line with HiQual UK requirements. Implement effective IQA procedures to monitor assessor performance and confirm the consistency of assessment decisions. Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable records of learner registration, assessment evidence, and outcomes. Carry out regular internal reviews and standardisation activities to support continuous improvement.

5. Integrity, Risk Management, and Malpractice

Centres must take appropriate measures to protect the integrity of assessment. Centres must: Maintain policies and procedures for the prevention, identification, and management of malpractice and maladministration. Ensure secure handling, storage, and retention of assessment materials and learner evidence. Report any suspected or confirmed malpractice to HiQual UK in accordance with published procedures.

6. Health, Safety, Safeguarding, and Learner Protection

Centres must provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Centres must: Comply with applicable health and safety and safeguarding legislation. Conduct risk assessments for learning activities, particularly where practical or technical work is involved. Maintain procedures to safeguard learner welfare and wellbeing.

7. Learner Information, Support, and Fair Treatment

Centres must ensure learners are informed, supported, and treated fairly. Centres must: Provide clear and accurate information on programme requirements, assessment methods, and certification. Ensure learners receive timely and constructive feedback on assessment outcomes. Operate transparent complaints and appeals procedures aligned with HiQual UK requirements. Manage learner information securely in compliance with data protection legislation.

Successful learners who achieve the HiQual UK Level 6 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management may progress to:

• Level 7 qualifications in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Procurement, Operations Management, or Strategic Management.

• Postgraduate study such as MBA, MSc Supply Chain Management, MSc Logistics, Procurement, Operations Management, or International Business, subject to the receiving institution's requirements.

• Professional qualifications and specialist development in Strategic Procurement, Global Logistics, Supply Chain Analytics, Demand Planning, Lean Management, or Operations Excellence.

• Senior career opportunities including Supply Chain Manager, Logistics Manager, Procurement Manager, Distribution Manager, Supply Chain Analyst, Operations Manager, or Strategic Sourcing Manager.

• Continuing professional development leading to Supply Chain Director, Logistics Director, Procurement Director, Operations Director, or Global Supply Chain Consultant roles.