Pharmaceutical and Cold Chain Management (SC1)

Training Provider: Republic Polytechnic
Course Reference: TGS-2021006254
S$1,071

About This Course

This module aims to provide an understanding of the theoretical concepts and practical applications relevant to the management of cold chain and Pharmaceutical/Dangerous Goods (DG). By the end of the course, participants should be able to:
• Identify the importance of cold chain in supply chain management
• Implement quality management of cold chain in the food industry
• Apply the technologies in monitoring temperature in cold chain
• Explain the significance of a pharmaceutical and DG supply chain
• Recognize and demonstrate the appropriate selection of different equipment and packaging that support the integrity of the pharmaceutical and DG supply chain
• Recognize and appreciate the best industrial practices, standards and guidelines that are applicable to the pharmaceutical and DG supply chain

What You'll Learn

Through this module, participants will be introduced to Cold Chain management and Pharmaceutical/Dangerous Goods (DG) supply chain management. The topics in Cold Chain management cover cold chain operations, suitable technologies applied in Perishable and Temperature Sensitive Products logistics, and cold chain standards such as CCQI (Cold Chain Quality Indicator), HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) and ISO 22000:2005 - Food Safety Management System. The topics in Pharmaceutical/ Dangerous Goods supply chain management cover the applications of regulatory guideline, logistics handling of Pharmaceutical and DG products, and Good Distribution Practices (GDP).

Entry Requirements

The Minimum Entry Requirements (MER) for the Specialist Diploma in Supply Chain Management remains unchanged.

For WSP participants, graduates from the following diploma programmes will be the primary target audience.

Nanyang Polytechnic
Diploma in Business Management with specialisation in Supply Chain Management

Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Diploma in International Trade and Business
(Original diploma: Diploma in International Logistics and Supply Chain Management)

Republic Polytechnic
Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Diploma in Industrial and Operations Management

Singapore Polytechnic

Diploma in Business Administration (Operations Management)
Diploma in Maritime Business

Temasek Polytechnic

Diploma in Logistics and Operations Management
Diploma in Business Process & Systems Engineering

Graduates from other relevant Engineering, IT or Business diploma programmes will be considered as well. They will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and admitted if th

Course Details

Duration 30 hours
Language English
Training Commitment Part Time
Total Enrolled 5 students
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