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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Certificate: Logistics Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
3209	Certificate: Logistics Management
ORIGINATOR
Rand Afrikaans 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
National Certificate	Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies		Generic Management
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	160	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 "Reregistered"		SAQA 2663/05	2006-07-01	2009-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-06-30		2013-06-30

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

The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with wide-ranging intellectual competencies and practical skills in the acquisition, interpretation and understanding of logistics management principles.

The learner should be able to take decisions in the context of a logistics organization, or the logistics function of an organisation; to analyse relevant information; and produce innovative responses to concrete but often unfamiliar problems, based on informed judgement.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners accessing this qualification should demonstrate their ability to read, interpret reflect on study material and relevant literature on grade 12 (NQF 4).
Learners should be able to communicate using Afrikaans/English in written and/or oral form. Learners must be able to study independently and to manage their own study programme and time.

Learner access will be provided to the learner who is in possession of a matriculation certificate or its equivalent on NQF level 4.

Recognition of prior learning:

Recognition of prior learning in cases of learners not complying with the formal entry requirements will be conducted in accordance with the policy and guidelines of the University concerning the recognition of other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. Recognition takes place only where prior learning corresponds to the required NQF-level, and in terms of applied competencies relevant to the content and outcomes of the qualification. Through recognition of prior learning, learners may gain access, or advanced placement, or recognition of status, on condition that they continue their studies at this University.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The learners should be able to:

1. Evaluate and apply logistics management concepts and principles and identify, and propose solutions to problems relating to the logistics management function;

2. Work in a team in an unpredictable context with various role players, including professional and administrative members of the logistics profession, as well as people on the grassroots level;

3. Act responsibly with respect to activities undertaken in the course of his/her evaluation and application of logistics management concepts and principles;

4. Undertake investigations in the logistics field, including gathering and interpreting related information;

5. Communicate effectively, orally and/or in writing, with different role players, applying principles of communication and reflecting on the communication skills applied.

6. Utilise the elementary management technology appropriate to the logistics management environment;

7. Explain the importance and role of the logistics profession, both on a micro- and a macro-level;

8. Identify different learning strategies to acquire and improve the various skills and capabilities required of the logistics manager;

9. Make a contribution to the level of professionalism and expertise in, and effectiveness and efficiency of, the logistics profession; thus positively impacting on the economy and contributing to the redress of poverty in the country;

10. Demonstrate a positive approach to different communities and a sensitivity for the social, economic and cultural differences and needs, particularly with respect to the distribution of goods, within these communities;

11. Identify areas of, and seek, employment and entry into the logistics profession, and thus establish for himself/herself a career therein;

12. Organise and co-ordinate, effectively and responsibly, resources and opportunities, including own activities

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. The learner must demonstrate an ability to identify and solve problems, demonstrating critical and creative thinking about logistics management concepts and principles. The learner must evaluate and, where relevant, apply theoretical concepts and approaches to the logistics management function. The learner must be able to reflect on the application made.

2. The learner must be able to display teamship. The learner must demonstrate an acceptable level of social sensitivity in his/her relationships with others and work effectively in a team by implementing the relevant theory and reflecting on the implementation made. Finally the learner must display a broad knowledge and understanding of the various role players involved in, or affected by, the logistics profession.

3. The learner must display an ability to act responsibly in interactions with other role players in the logistics profession. The learner must also display accountability for any activities required of him/her in his/her application of the various logistics management concepts and principles.

4. The learner must demonstrate the ability to plan and execute investigations in the field of logistics, including the correct gathering and interpreting of information on logistics management issues, by utilizing relevant scholastic research principles and reflecting on the research undertaken.

5. The learner must effectively communicate, in an oral and/or written manner with different role players, particularly in the logistics management field, by applying relevant scholastic principles of communication and reflecting on the application made.

6. The learner must operate necessary management technology, in particular specified computer hardware and software including internet and databases. The learner must use a computer competently.

7. The learner must explain the importance and role of the logistics profession, internationally and nationally. The learner must also discern between the roles of logistics at various macro- and micro-levels.

8. The learner must show that he/she is able to identify the different skills and capabilities necessary in the execution of the activities and responsibilities of a logistics manager, and to consider different learning options to acquire these skills and capabilities.

9. The learner must explain the link between the number of logistics professionals and level of professionalism in logistics, and the effectiveness and efficiency of the logistics profession and therefore of the economy. The learner must explain the role which a more effective and efficient logistics profession will have in the economy and the impact that this will in turn have on the living standards of the population of the country (e.g. the redress of poverty, improved mobility).

10. The learner must demonstrate a positive approach towards various different communities and a sensitivity for the social, economic and cultural differences within these communities. The learner must analyse the particular logistics needs of different communities, taking into consideration their various social, economic and cultural differences and therefore their differing needs and requirements with respect to the distribution of goods.

11. The learner must identify areas of employment-seeking and career-pathing, and demonstrate employment-seeking skills, for entry into the logistics profession by applying theoretical principles of employment-seeking and career-pathing and reflecting on the necessary skills.

12. The learner must display an ability to effectively and responsibly organize and coordinate resources and opportunities, particularly in the field of logistics, by applying relevant theoretical aspects and reflecting on the application made. The learner must also demonstrate an acceptable level of responsibility and organizational ability with respect to his/her own activities.

Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:

The learner will be continuously assessed by means of written assignments. The learner must also assess himself/herself and reflect on the dynamics of this process.

Summative assessment practices that will be implemented:

Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of at least one examination per elective module undertaken for the qualification, towards the end of that module.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Access to qualifications on a lower level:

The learner will be able to have access to certificates on NQF level 4 or 5 in the fields of logistics management or transport management.

Access to qualifications on the same level:

The learner who wishes to exit the RAU Certificate in Logistics Management in mid-stream, i.e. change to another similar qualification at RAU or another higher education institution (e.g. the B. Tech in Transport Management or another qualification at RAU or another higher education institution), may retain credits for modules that have passed.

Alternatively, a learner who has registered for the same or another related qualification at another recognized higher education institution, or a related qualification at RAU, can enter this qualification in mid-stream, provided that the curriculum (combination of modules that have been passed) is approved by the Department of Transport Economics. The learner may retain credits for the modules that have been passed.

Access to qualifications on a higher level:

The learner who has successfully completed the Certificate in Logistics Management qualification on NQF level 5 will have the opportunity for further study, at RAU or another higher education institution, through the B. Com (Logistics Management) qualification. Special permission from the Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences may be required in some instances.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Both internal and external examiners are appointed by the Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences upon recommendation by the RAU Department of Transport Economics.

They are involved in the examination of papers and the cross-evaluation of scripts.

There is no fixed number of external examiners/moderators that must be appointed for this qualification. However, external examiners who are involved in the qualification are from within the University or a related organization, with suitable qualifications and job related or learning area experience.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Qualified assessors for assessing the learner undertaking this qualification, in terms of foundational, practical and reflexive outcomes per module, will be appointed by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences of the University, upon recommendation of the Department of Transport Economics, and based on the following criteria:

Assessors for the learner undertaking this qualification should be qualified in the area of logistics management and should be in possession of a relevant degree on NQF level 6.

Assessors for the learner undertaking this qualification should have job and/or learning experience in the area of logistics management.

Assessors for the learner undertaking this qualification should have experience in the field of education and training, particularly with respect to the subject of, logistics management. Assessors should also be well informed of what is required of them in connection to the assessment of the learner.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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