5 Woodslee Cottages, Spital Road, Bromborough, Wirral CH62 2BJ Tel: 0151 334 1366 Fax: 0870 0527721 E-mail: neil@nfassociates.demon.co.uk www.neilfuller.com 2013-2014 Courses for Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Qualifications TRAINING VENUES BURLEYDAM NEW CHESTER ROAD CHILDER THORNTON SOUTH WIRRAL CH66 1QW ONE OLD HALL STREET LIVERPOOL L3 9HG
WHY TAKE YEARS TO GET THOSE IMPORTANT QUALIFICATIONS We can help WHO ARE WE? Neil Fuller Associates Ltd is a Centre of Excellence for CIPS training and an examination centre for Wirral and Liverpool. All tutors are experienced CIPS lecturers and examiners. WHERE ARE WE? Our Wirral training venue is in Childer Thornton, South Wirral with easy access from all areas in the North West. Our Liverpool training venue is in Liverpool city centre, directly opposite the Old Hall Street exit of Moorfields underground station. Directions to our centres are included in this brochure. WHAT DO WE OFFER? 4 and 5 day intensive courses leading to CIPS examinations delivered at weekends and on weekdays rapid completion of courses modular approach a full back-up service value for money friendly personal service from point of contact WHY CHOOSE US? our expertise our lecturers have many years experience of course delivery our training facilities have easy access from all areas our courses are monitored by CIPS we average a 90% pass rate The course The course is modular and is held at weekends from 10am-4pm and also on weekdays on a half day and evening basis. Subjects are studied one at a time. This approach not only produces a high success rate but also allows the student to attain their qualifications at their own pace. The cost of each module is 450 + VAT. The fee includes all course materials but does not include the examination fee. Refreshments and food are provided on all tuition days. Examinations Exams are held on fixed weeks five times a year. Exam fees are paid by the student directly to CIPS and it is the student s responsibility to ensure that they enter themselves for the correct exam before the closing date. If you do not receive confirmation of your exam entry please contact CIPS before the closing date to ensure that your entry has been made and that your payment has been accepted. These dates can be found in our brochure, on our website and on the CIPS website. There is no refund for non-attendance except in exceptional circumstances. The student must ensure that they have the correct time, date and venue for the exam on their confirmation slip. Exam fees are currently 84 per exam but are subject to change by CIPS. Exams are held at Neil Fuller Associates Ltd training venues on the Wirral and in Liverpool. 2
EXAMINATION SCHEDULE NOVEMBER 2013 TO JULY 2014 EXAMINATIONS NOV 2013/JULY 2014 NOVEMBER 2013 JANUARY 2014 MARCH 2014 Exam week Mon 18-Fri 22 inc Exam week Mon 27-Wed 29 inc Exam week Mon 10-Wed 12 inc Entry closure 27 Sept 2013 Entry closure 20 Dec 2013 Entry closure 31 Jan 2014 Results published 5 Feb 2014 Results published 16 Apr 2014 Results published 28 May 2014 MAY 2014 JULY 2014 Exam week Mon 19-Fri 23 inc Exam week Mon 21-Wed 23 inc Entry closure 28 Mar 2014 Entry closure 30 May 2014 Results published 6 Aug 2014 Results published 8 Oct 2014 COURSE SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER 2013 TO JULY 2014 Wirral weekend courses Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm Wirral weekday courses Wednesday 2-7pm Liverpool weekday courses Thursday 1-6pm Guidelines All students must be registered with CIPS before commencing their course. Registration fees are payable directly to CIPS. Tel: 01780 756777 or www.cips.org Students do not have to complete one level before progressing to the next but will not receive any certificates until they have completed all the required elements of a level. We will assist students to compile a programme of study to allow them to complete their qualifications in the shortest possible time but we advise and encourage them to work at a pace they are comfortable with. In the event of a student failing an exam they will be offered these alternatives: 1) To resit the exam at the next available date. 2) To attend free of charge the next time we hold the module. 3) In the event of the student failing the exam at the second attempt they will be charged at the full rate to take the course again (see terms and conditions). In all cases the student must make their own exam entry and pay the exam fee to CIPS. Important dates for your diary Open Day Wirral Wednesday 21 August & Liverpool Thursday 22nd August 2013 1.00 pm 6.00 pm. Drop in at either training venue where you will be able to discuss the courses and your preferred mode of study with a tutor and enrol for our 2013/14 programme. We can help you work out a programme of study to enable you complete your qualifications in the shortest possible time. We look forward to meeting you all. Study Skill days Wirral Saturday 14 September 2013 & Liverpool Thursday 3 October 2013 All enrolled students are invited to attend a study skills day free of charge once during the programme. New starters and those returning to study after several years have found this one day course invaluable. 3
2013-14 TIMETABLE CIPS DIPLOMA IN PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY OFFERED AT WEEKENDS AND WEEKDAYS CIPS CODE MODULE TITLE DATES D4 Negotiating & Contracting in Procurement & Supply Wirral weekend Sept 7 & 8, Sept 21 & 22 Sat Nov 2 weekday Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 Liverpool weekday Sept 5, 12, 19, 26 Thurs 21 Nov pm D5 Managing Contracts & Relationships Wirral weekend Oct 5 & 6, Oct 19 & 20 Sun Nov 3 weekday Oct 9, 16, 23, 30 Liverpool weekday Oct 10, 17, 24, 31 Fri 22 Nov pm D2 Business Needs in Procurement Wirral weekend Dec 14 & 15, Jan 4 & 5 Sat Jan 18 weekday Dec 4, 11, Jan 8, 15 Liverpool weekday Dec 5, 12, Jan 9, 16 Wk Jan 27-29 inc. D1 Contexts of Procurement & Supply Wirral weekend Feb 1 & 2, Feb 15 & 16 Sat March 1 weekday Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 Liverpool weekday Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 Wk Mar 10-12 inc. D3 Sourcing in Procurement & Supply Wirral weekend Apr 5 & 6, Apr 26 & 27 Sat May 10 weekday Apr 9, 16, 23, 30 Liverpool weekday Apr 10, 17, 24, May 1 Wk May 19-23 inc. Neil Fuller Associates Ltd reserve the right to cancel courses that are under subscribed, but where possible we will attempt to accommodate all students at an alternative date. 4
CIPS ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY OFFERED AT WEEKENDS AND WEEKDAYS CIPS CODE MODULE TITLE DATES AD2 Managing Risk in Supply Chains Wirral weekend Sept 7 & 8, Sept 21 & 22 Sat Nov 2 weekday Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 Liverpool weekday Sept 5, 12, 19, 26 Tues 19 Nov pm AD3 Improving Competitiveness of Supply Chains Open book exam Wirral weekend Oct 5 & 6, Oct 19 Sat Nov 9 & 16 weekday Oct 9, 16, 23, Nov 6 Liverpool weekday Oct 10, 17, 24, Nov 7 Wed 20 Nov pm AD4 Category Management in Procurement & Supply Wirral weekend Dec 14 & 15, Jan 4 & 5 Sat Jan 18 weekday Dec 4, 11, Jan 8, 15 Liverpool weekday Wk Jan 27-29 inc. AD6 Operations Management in Supply Chains Wirral weekend Feb 1 & 2, Feb 15 & 16 Sat March 1 weekday Liverpool weekday Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 Wk Mar 10-12 inc. AD5 Sustainability in Supply Chains Wirral weekend Apr 5 & 6, Apr 26 & 27 Sat May 10 weekday Apr 9, 16, 23, 30 Liverpool weekday Apr 10, 17 24, May 1 Wk May 19-26 inc. AD1 Management in Procurement & Supply Wirral weekend June 21, 22, July 5, 6 Sat July 12 weekday June 18, 25, July 2, 9 Liverpool weekday June 19, 26, July 3, 10 Wk July 21-23 inc. 5
CIPS PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CIPS CODE MODULE TITLE DATES PD2 Corporate & Business Strategy Wirral weekend Sept 7 & 8, Sept 21 & 22 Sat Nov 2 weekday Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 Liverpool weekday Sept 5, 12, 19, 26 Tues 19 Nov pm PD1 PD3 PD4 PD6 PD1 PD3 PD5 OFFERED AT WEEKENDS AND WEEKDAYS Leadership in Procurement & Supply Wirral weekend Oct 5 & 6, Oct 19 & 20 Sunday Nov 3 weekday Oct 9, 16, 23, 30 Liverpool weekday Oct 10, 17, 24, 31 Mon 18 Nov pm Strategic Supply Chain Management Open book exam Wirral weekend Sat Nov 9, Sat Nov 16 weekday Liverpool weekday Thurs Nov 7, 14 Wed 20 Nov pm Supply Chain Diligence Wirral weekend Dec 14 & 15, Jan 4 & 5 Sat Jan 18 weekday Liverpool weekday Dec 5, 12, Jan 9, 16 Wk Jan 27-29 inc. Legal Aspects in Procurement & Supply Wirral weekend Feb 1 & 2, Feb 15 & 16 Sat March 1 weekday Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 Liverpool weekday Wk March 10-12 inc. Leadership in Procurement & Supply Wirral weekend Apr 5 & 6, Apr 26 & 27 Sat May 10 weekday Apr 9, 16, 23, 30 Liverpool weekday Apr 10, 17, 24, May 1 Wk May 19-23 inc. Strategic Supply Chain Management Open book exam Wirral weekend Sat May 3, Sun May 11 weekday Liverpool weekday Thurs May 8, Thurs May 15 Wk May 19-23 inc. Programme & Project Management Wirral weekend June 21, 22, July 5, 6 Sat July 12 weekday June 18, 25, July 2, 9 Liverpool weekday June 19, 26, July 3, 10 Wk July 21-23 inc. 6
DIRECTIONS Our Wirral training centre is located at: Our Liverpool training centre is located at: Burleydam New Chester Road Childer Thornton South Wirral CH66 1QW Liverpool Chamber of Commerce 1 Old Hall Street Liverpool L3 9HG If you are travelling from Liverpool using the Kingsway (Wallasey) Tunnel leave the M53 at junction 5, take the 3rd exit off the roundabout signposted A41 Chester on your left. If you are travelling from Liverpool using the Queensway (Birkenhead) Tunnel follow the A41 towards Chester, after going through Eastham you will pass under the M53, keep following the signs for A41 Chester, continue straight on at the next set of traffic lights and after approximately half a mile you will see the signs for Burleydam Garden Centre/Premier Inn on your right. If you are travelling from Liverpool by train take the Wirral Line and take the train for Ellesmere Port (do not take the Chester train). Leave the train at Little Sutton Station. Turn left out of the station then at the junction turn right onto New Chester Road (A41) and the entrance to Burleydam Garden Centre/Premier Inn is approximately half a mile on your left. If you are travelling from Warrington /Manchester on the M56 join the M53 leave M53 at junction 5 and take the first exit on the left signposted A41 Chester. The entrance to Burleydam Garden Centre/Premier Inn will be on your right. Turn off the A41 and bear right into the car park and go in through the main entrance doors of Burleydam House. If you are travelling from Chester follow the A41 in the direction of Birkenhead, after you have passed through Little Sutton it is approximately half a mile to the entrance of Burleydam Garden Centre/Premier Inn which will be on your left. If you are travelling from North Wales on the A550 Take a right turn onto Ledsham Road B5463 follow this road until you reach the traffic lights at Little Sutton, turn left onto the A41 in the direction of Birkenhead and the entrance to Burleydam Garden Centre/Premier Inn is approximately half a mile on your left. Turn off the A41 and bear right into the car park and go in through the main entrance doors of Burleydam House. If you are using SATNAV or google maps use post code CH66 1QW If you are unsure of the exact location it is worth making the journey in advance to avoid any last minute panic particularly on exam day. For those of you needing an overnight stay there is a Premier Inn on site which has some very good deals if you book in advance. Tel: 08701 977275. email: WirralChilderThornton.Burleydam@whitbread.com Our Liverpool training venue address is: Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, 1 Old Hall Street, Liverpool L3 9HG. Leave the car at home, take the train into Liverpool, the venue is directly opposite the Old Hall Street exit at Moorfields station. 7
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