CIPS & NVQ’s

Following approval, Spearflex are recognised by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) as a UK supplier of NVQ’s. The following statement (extract) was issued in March 2006 by CIPS Head of Awarding Body to clarify the position for potential NVQ route candidates:

The Level 4 NVQ in Supply Chain Management (SCM) will provide a route to MCIPS with certain conditions:

• Candidates must take 5 Mandatory Units
• Candidates must take 3 units from M5 — M19 (identified as those most relevant to CIPS)
• Candidates must take 2 other units from M5 — M27
• Candidates must have at least three years experience in a position of responsibility in purchasing and supply management.

At present there is no additional membership proposition for holders of the Level 5 NVQ, but the CIPS Council is currently debating this issue. In the meantime, candidates who achieve the Level 5 NVQ and have not previously been members of CIPS, will be entitled to apply for MCIPS providing they have had a minimum of three years experience in a position of responsibility in purchasing and supply management.

• NVQ level 2 in SCM will equate in level to the CIPS Level 2 qualification.

• NVQ level 3 in SCM will equate in level to the CIPS Level 3 qualification.

• NVQ level 5 in SCM will equate in level to the CIPS Level 7 qualification.

About CIPS :

CIPS exists to promote and develop high standards of professional skill, ability and integrity among all those engaged in purchasing and supply chain management. CIPS assists individuals, organisations and the profession as a whole.

We are the leading body representing the field of purchasing and supply chain management. Established in 1932, we have grown to become the central reference for industry best practice and our code of conduct is the standard around the world. In 1992 we were awarded a Royal Charter in recognition of our status as a centre of excellence and support for the profession.

Vision

“We will achieve universal recognition that excellence in purchasing and supply management is an imperative for responsible organisational success and hence the public good.”

Mission

The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply will fulfill the objectives of its Royal Charter, deliver value to its stakeholders and be recognised as a point of reference and authority. Specifically, it will:

Promote, represent and explain the business discipline and good practice of purchasing and supply management
Research, develop and endorse improved methods in purchasing and supply management
Assist all organisations in developing their capability in purchasing and supply management with the right strategies, processes, people and leadership.
Support individuals in developing, demonstrating and qualifying in the profession of purchasing and supply management.

- Reference : The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply