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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Postgraduate Diploma in Transport and Logistics

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
117674	Postgraduate Diploma in Transport and Logistics
ORIGINATOR
Stellenbosch University
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Postgraduate 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 08	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
97435	Postgraduate Diploma in Transport Economics, Logistics and Supply Chain Management	Not Applicable	NQF Level 08	120	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Purpose:
Thus learners will be enabled to operate within this field more efficiently and effectively. Upon qualifying a learner will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of transport planning and logistics management in a South African and international contexts.

Diagnose and analyse economic and management principles of air, maritime and overland transport together with facilities management regarding port operations, warehouse management and material handling.

Monitor and evaluate developments in air, maritime and overland transport projects in terms of feasibility as well as outcomes.

Rationale:
The Postgraduate Diploma in Transport Economics, Logistics and Supply Chain Management qualification is designed to equip learners with the skills needed to manage the transportation of products, its logistics and the supply chain. Learners will be employable within the public and private sectors around the world, either in large or small institutions, companies or manufacturers that purchase, transport and/or sell products. Also learners will acquire skills needed to handle and manage logistics professionally; learn how to manage the flow of products and information, locally, nationally and internationally and learn about the principles of transport planning and investment in the transport infrastructure.

The aim of the qualification is to train learners to fill the critical skill gaps needed in transport, supply chain, and logistics management discipline within public and private sector. This qualification also provides opportunity for professionals already employed within this industry to advance, strengthen and deepen their knowledge and understanding.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL applications will also be assessed based on University's policy framework for the Assessment and Recognition of Prior Learning, including:

Work experience: Placement in a public sector or private sector, NGO work environment.

Curriculum Vitae: An extensive CV that includes which growth and learning over time is shown in the responsibilities associated with successive practical experiences.

At least two references: Confidential reports from two referees are required on the applicant's work and experience.

Written assessment of prior learning: A written open book test in which the basic underlying skills are tested.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry to this qualification is a three (3) year Bachelors' Degree or equivalent.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

This qualification consists of compulsory and elective modules at NQF Level 8, totalling 120 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, 90 Credits:

Introduction to Transport Economics, 15 Credits.

Introduction to Logistics Management, 15 Credits.

Road Transport Management, 15 Credits.

Facilities Management, 15 Credits.

Supply Management, 15 Credits.

Analysis Tools and Techniques, 15 Credits.

Elective Modules, 30 Credits (Select two):

Transport Management (air and rail), 15 Credits.

Transport Infrastructure Economics, 15 Credits.

Inventory Management, 15 Credits.

Demand and Order Management, 15 Credits.

International Logistics, 15 Credits.

Intermodal Transport Logistics, 15 Credits.

Maritime Economics, Planning and Management, 15 Credits.

Integrated Supply Chain Planning, 15 Credits.

Supply Chain Performance Management, 15 Credits.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate an understanding of transport planning and logistics management in a South African and international contexts.
2. Diagnose and analyse economic and management principles of air, maritime and overland transport together with facilities management regarding port operations, warehouse management and material handling.
3. Monitor and evaluate developments in air, maritime and overland transport projects in terms of feasibility as well as outcomes.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

Complex and multifaceted issues in transport planning are synthesised and modal options are appraised.

Appropriate tools to process and manage logistics and transport data, and information are used.

An analytical research report on a topical issue in transport and logistics is written.

Knowledge about the public and private sector groups who work in collaboration and the nature of interactions that can generate the collaborative and creative actions to deal with issues in transport and logistics are understood.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

Economic and management principles of air, maritime and overland transport are analysed.

Management of facilities, port operations, warehouse management and material handling is monitored.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

Facility management with regards to port operations, warehouse management and material handling is analysed.

Relevant information from relevant sources are gathered and synthesised for investigating specific logistic and transport problems.

Relevant data and information is managed and such information is communicated effectively in written documents.

Integrated Assessment:
In assessing learners, every effort is taken to ensure that individual learning is being assessed. Both open-book and closed-book assessments will be used and when learners submit assignments, they have to testify that the work is their own.

A strong emphasis is placed on assuring that plagiarism does not occur. Every learner has to sign a declaration of own work for each assignment or case study submitted. Assignments are submitted electronically and are checked for similarities in content through Turnitin.

Formative Assessment:
The 6 compulsory models are assessed as follows: A series of short web studies online tests (where applicable)/1 class quiz, 1 take home essay, 2 group presentations and a final test. The 2 elective modules are assessed as follows: 1 class quiz, 2 group presentations and a comprehensive take home assignment.

The class quizzes or web studies tests will monitor the learners comprehension of the relevant activities; the learner' ability to apply and analyse relevant concepts and will also enable learners to design schemes whilst utilising their unique work-based and societal learning experience. The final tests will test their ability to synthesise and integrate relevant concepts.

Summative Assessment:
Internal moderation processes require that an academic not involved in the presentation of the subject will scrutinise the final test paper as well as the results of the marking process. The external examiners will scrutinise course outlines, assignment topics and set papers as well as all assessment products. There is also an external moderation of the final exam scripts by a panel. Moderator's reports are firstly discussed with individual academics. Areas for improvement are identified and monitored. An executive summary of all moderators' reports are tabled at the Academic Planning Committee for purposes of continuous quality control.

The qualification assessment adheres to the University's policy related to assessment, moderation and examination.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

University of Brighton:
The University of Brighton in the United Kingdom offers a Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. This qualification equips learners with knowledge and skills to address a wide range of logistical problems and to support managers in decision making. Areas of focus include, supply chain consulting, forecasting and modelling, enterprise system and purchasing. Learners will also learn about practical business skills, such as budgeting, managing groups and consultancy skills. Upon completion learners will be able to be employed as purchasing managers, supply chain analysts, consultants, logistics analysts, manufacturing managers, or sales and operations planning managers.

University of Lincoln:
The University of Lincoln in the United States of America offers a Bachelor of Science Honours in logistics and in Humanitarian Supply Chain Management. These qualifications cover learning areas such as, business transportation management, and operations management purchasing and logistics management. On the completion of this qualification learners are able to register for the Masters qualification.

Conclusion:
This qualification compares favourably with the Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management offered by the University of Brighton and the Bachelor of Science Degree offered by the University of Lincoln. All qualifications provide learners with management skills needed in logistics, supply chain and in purchasing. They all aim at ensuring an improvement in transporting and delivery of manufactured goods and products locally and internationally within prescribed standards.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification provides for both horizontal and vertical articulation.

Horizontal:

Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Logistics, NQF Level 8.

Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Transport Economics, NQF Level 8.

Bachelor of Philosophy in Maritime in Transportation and Logistics, NQF Level 8.

Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Supply Chain Management, NQF Level 8.

Postgraduate Diploma in Transport and Logistics, NQF Level 8.

Vertical:
Learners will only be able to articulate if they complete a research module.

Master of Philosophy in Transport and Logistics, NQF Level 9.

Master of Business Administration in Maritime Transport Economics and Management, NQF Level 9.

Master of Philosophy in Transport Economics, NQF Level 9.

MODERATION OPTIONS

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CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

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NOTES

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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.

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	Stellenbosch University