Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £30,000 to £63,000Level 3 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 3)
Any of these strengthens your application.
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Where this can take you
With experience, you could move into: planning and operations, risk and safety management, supply chain and procurement and business development and general management. If you work in a large manufacturing company, there may be career development opportunities at regional, national or international level.