Apprenticeship ยท Level 8 ยท Logistics

Supply Chain Specialist

A two-year degree apprenticeship for people working in logistics, procurement or operations. It suits problem-solvers who want to move up in supply chain roles.

How apprenticeships work: you are hired by an approved employer and paid while you learn, mixing work with blocks of training in a college or training centre. You don't apply through the CAO and you don't need CAO points.

Key facts

How long
2 years
Award
QQI Level 8 Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management
Where you train
  • University of Limerick
Pay
Employer pays a salary; rate agreed with your employer.
Costs
Student contribution of โ‚ฌ900 a year (โ‚ฌ1,800 in total), plus a โ‚ฌ35 student registration fee.

Entry requirements

  • For people already working in a supply chain area
  • Full criteria are in the apprenticeship brochure

How to apply

You must be hired by an approved employer. Contact the University of Limerick using the details on the page.

Official page on apprenticeship.ie โ†—

What you'll learn

  • Problem solving and decision making
  • Globalisation and corporate responsibility in supply chains
  • Evaluating supply chain performance
  • Adjusting to changes in demand
  • Coaching process improvement and track-and-trace systems

Where it can lead

  • Supply chain specialist in MedTech, pharma, aviation, healthcare, technology and engineering

Useful Leaving Cert subjects

Business, Economics, Accounting

These help with the content of the programme; they are not entry requirements unless listed above.

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Information from apprenticeship.ie, checked November 2026. Details can change, so always confirm on the official page before applying.