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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
Advanced Diploma in Operations Management |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
102066 | Advanced Diploma in Operations Management | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
CHE - Council on Higher Education | HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
Advanced Diploma | Field 11 - Services | Transport, Operations and Logistics | ||
ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
Undefined | 120 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 07 | Regular-Provider-ELOAC |
REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
Reregistered | EXCO 0821/24 | 2021-07-01 | 2027-06-30 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2028-06-30 | 2031-06-30 |
In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This qualification replaces: |
Qual ID | Qualification Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Min Credits | Replacement Status |
99166 | Bachelor of Technology: Operations Management | Level 7 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7 | 480 | Complete |
PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
Purpose:
The purpose of the Advanced Diploma in Operations Management is to deepen the learners' knowledge and understanding of the efficient utilisation and management of resources. Learners will be equipped with applied competence to integrate the broad spectrum of resources and operations in the manufacturing and service industry. Qualifying learners will be able to manage all operational tasks strategically, such as capacity planning, inventory/materials management, scheduling, application of the theory of constraints (quantitative techniques, forecasting, and quality control) in order to improve productivity and competitiveness in the manufacturing industry. Stemming from their exposure to OSTENDO, the qualification will further enhance the students' knowledge and skills through training in Sophisticated IT systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) which are required to manage the daily activities of the operations and service departments within an organisation. On completion of the qualification learners will be able to: Rationale: Operations Management is the heart of any business. It is the management of systems or processes that create goods and/or services. In the production environment its function is to convert inputs into desirable outputs. The rapid changes in urbanisation and customer profiles make it increasingly necessary to be managed in a diversified environment and produce or deliver goods and services efficiently and cost effectively. Operations Management is at the core, occupying an indispensable position fundamental to the fulfilment of customer needs. Since the institution is situated centrally to many industries in Gauteng, it is ideally situated to draw from a vast number of working individuals who want to further their careers in this field. This new qualification will replace Bachelor of Technology Operations Management. The qualification will also prepare learners for studies at a Postgraduate Diploma and Master's levels in the discipline. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
This qualification may be achieved in part through the recognition of relevant prior learning which includes formal, informal and non-formal learning and through prior experience as a practitioner in the field of Operations Management. It is required to develop structured means for the assessment of individual learners against the Exit Level Outcomes of the qualification on a case-by-case basis and assessment is done by means of Integrated Assessment strategies as mentioned above. Such procedures, and the assessment of individual cases, are subject to moderation by independent-assessors. The learner will be thoroughly briefed on the mechanism to be used and support and guidance will be provided. The necessary evidence as required by the Exit Level Outcomes, and presented by the learner, should meet the following principles: currency of evidence, sufficiency of evidence, validity of evidence and authenticity of evidence. If the learner is able to demonstrate competence in the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes implicit in this qualification the appropriate credits will be assigned to the learner. Entry Requirements: The minimum entrance requirement to this qualification is either a: Or Or |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
This qualification comprises compulsory modules at Level 7 totalling 120 Credits.
Compulsory Modules, 120 Credits: |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
1. Demonstrate integrated knowledge of the main areas of operations management including an understanding of and apply and evaluate key terms, concepts, facts, principles, rules and theories pertaining to operations management in the context of manufacturing and service industry; and detailed knowledge of an area or areas of specialisation and how that knowledge relates to other fields, disciplines or practices.
2. Demonstrate an ability to use a range of specialised skills to identify, analyse and address procedural, process and human-related problems in the manufacturing and service industry, drawing on the body of knowledge and methods appropriate to operations management. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the complexities involved in selecting, applying or transferring existing standard procedures, processes or techniques in operations management to unfamiliar real-life or simulated processes. 4. Manage operational tasks of operations management at the tactical managerial level. [Range: "operational tasks" includes, but is not limited to: capacity planning, inventory/materials levels management, scheduling, application of quantitative techniques, forecasting, budgeting, provision of labour and quality control]. 5. Collect, analyse, evaluate and store information for risk identification. 6. Demonstrate an ability to analyse operational scenarios and communicate recommendations through informed opinions in well-formulated arguments, using appropriate professional or occupational discourse and technology. |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6: Integrated Assessment: Formative assessment strategies are continuous and aimed at giving learners feedback on their progress in the achievement of learning outcomes as well as to integrate theoretical and practical competence. Such strategies include assignments, discussions, case studies, tests and tutoring. Some of the criteria may be assessed through observation of the learners during classes, practical and tutoring sessions. Summative assessment implies assessment to be mainly concerned with summing up the learning process and therefore usually takes place at the end of the relevant learning process. Summative assessment strategies are aimed at the judgment of the learning in relation to the Exit Level Outcomes of the qualification. Such strategies include examinations, reports, projects or equivalent such as a portfolio of evidence which is representative of a selection of the outcomes practiced and assessed in the formative stage. |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
The Advanced Diploma in Operations Management has been compared with a similar qualification in the following country:
United States of America: The Arizona State University, in partnership with the Eastern Arizona College offers a Bachelor of Applied Science in Operations Management which prepares students for supervisory and management functions. Access to this qualification requires the completion of an Associate of Applied Science Degree from a regionally accredited institution. The qualification will prepare undergraduate students for supervisory and management functions in industry, manufacturing, public service and other service organisations. |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
This qualification allows for both horizontal and vertical articulation options.
Horizontal Articulation: Vertical Articulation: |
MODERATION OPTIONS |
N/A |
CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
N/A |
NOTES |
N/A |
LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification. |
NONE |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
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1. | Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) |
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