Course Summary
This course is designed to build both foundational skills and specialized competencies in supply chain and procurement management. It is divided into two major sections: Basic Units of Competency and Core Units of Competency.
🔹 Basic Units of Competency
These units focus on essential workplace skills that prepare learners for professional effectiveness:
• Communication Skills – Developing clear oral and written communication for workplace success.
• Numeracy Skills – Applying mathematical concepts to everyday and business tasks.
• Digital Literacy – Using digital tools and technologies effectively.
• Employability Skills – Building teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability.
• Environmental Literacy – Understanding sustainability and eco-friendly practices.
• Occupational Safety and Health Practices – Promoting safe and healthy work environments.
🔹 Core Units of Competency
These units provide specialized knowledge and skills in procurement and supply chain operations:
• Procurement of Goods and Services – Managing acquisition processes within organizations.
• Warehousing of Procured Goods – Overseeing storage and inventory systems.
• Distribution of Stored Goods – Ensuring efficient delivery and logistics.
• Supply Chain Operations Management – Coordinating end-to-end supply chain activities.
• Procurement Contracts Management – Handling legal and contractual aspects of procurement.
• Disposal of Organizational Assets – Managing asset retirement and disposal responsibly.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
• Demonstrate strong communication, numeracy, and digital skills.
• Apply employability and environmental literacy in workplace contexts.
• Implement occupational safety and health practices.
• Manage procurement, warehousing, distribution, and supply chain operations.
• Oversee contracts and asset disposal with professionalism and compliance.
- Teacher: Dorris Kiplagat