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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

National Diploma: Logistics Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
21176  National Diploma: Logistics Management 
ORIGINATOR
Damelin 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National Diploma  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Generic Management 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  240  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 SAQA 9900/00  2003-07-01  2006-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30   2011-06-30  

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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
To provide qualifying learners with the necessary skills to prepare learners to effectively manage the flow of material and stock through the various logistic departments of any formal or informal business 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Learners who register for this qualification can:
  • Read, write and understand English
  • Perform basic calculations
  • Master studying techniques

    Recognition of prior learning:

    This qualification recognises, through the submission of portfolios of evidence, the formal/non-formal/informal prior learning which learners who register for the programme leading to the award of the qualification, bring to the learning situation

    This qualification may be achieved in whole or in part through the recognition of prior learning 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification may be achieved in whole or in part through the recognition of prior learning 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Critical cross-field outcomes:

    1. Effectively liase and negotiate with suppliers to ensure the best deal for a business organisation

    Specific outcomes:

    1. Implement and design the full logistics function within an organisation, including the purchase, receiving, storage, manufacture and despatch of goods
    2. Design and implement a purchasing system
    3. Effectively schedule and manage the production process 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Critical cross-field assessment criteria:
  • Discuss and apply the principles of Purchasing Management and the variety of ways in which the purchasing function interrelates with the business operations of companies
  • Analyse the purchasing function
  • Discuss the planning involved in purchasing, and the different techniques available and applicable to the purchasing function
  • Discuss and explain the role, importance, tasks, responsibilities and process of the purchasing function in companies
  • Understand the trends and developments in purchasing
  • Explain the role and importance of purchasing market research

    Specific assessment criteria:

    1. Understand the role of logistics in the economy and the firm
    Discuss the channels of distribution and examine the various modes of transportation and the logistics management of transportation
    Discuss the role of warehousing and its relationship with logistics management
    Describe the role and principles of inventory management
    Discuss purchasing as it relates to logistics management
    Identify and explain the procedures necessary for organising effective logistics
    Explain the strategic logistics plan within the corporate environment

    2. Discuss the increasing importance of strategic supply management
    Design an organisational structure for supply management
    Apply tools and techniques to implement strategic supply management
    Discuss how to manage risk in purchasing
    Develop a global sourcing strategy
    Design and implement a training programme
    Explain how to control the purchasing system


    3. Discuss how to study and analyse productivity and quality improvement through the elimination of waste
    Explain how to manage materials to solve inventory problems
    Develop and apply Materials Requirements Planning to meet production schedules
    Develop and apply Capacity Requirements Planning techniques to organise an effective plant and equipment maintenance programme
    Develop and apply Production-flow planning and control techniques to expedite scheduling with more control and predictability
    Develop and apply Total Quality Management techniques to cut costs and generate higher profits
    Discuss how to manage human resources in the production environment


    Integrated assessment:

    A balanced approach is used where trainers collect evidence not only by means of formal testing, but also by means of observation throughout the duration of the learning period. Assessment is not only done by assessors, but also by peers and the learners themselves

    Formative assessment:
    Continuous or Formative assessment that is used include:
  • Individual assignments
  • Group exercises
  • Tests
  • Presentations
  • Simulation and role play
  • Demonstration

  • Summative assessment:
    Summative assessments that are used to confirm that the learners have met the set standards include:
  • Examinations
  • Projects
  • Business plans 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The National Diploma is recognised by the Institute for Purchasing, South Africa 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Articulation with qualifications offered at other institutions:
  • Some subjects compare with or are recognised by local and/or international institutions

    The qualification towards which the competent learner may proceed:
  • Credits are awarded towards first-year B.Com subjects where applicable

    Exit level outcomes articulating with other qualifications:
  • Not applicable 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    A system of second examiners within the institution will be used, together with a system of external examination at exit levels to the qualification. Where professional or statutory bodies are involved in determining the curriculum, they will also be involved in moderation 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Our own staff will be used as assessors in the manner accommodated within the quality management system of the institution and in accordance with ETQA requirements. This would also apply to outside assessors as well as external verifiers 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    NONE 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.