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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Postgraduate Diploma: Transport Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
3213	Postgraduate Diploma: Transport Management
ORIGINATOR
Rand Afrikaans University
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
Was CHE until Last Date for Achievement			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	192	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	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 is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
74114	Postgraduate Diploma: Transport Management	Level 7	NQF Level 08	192	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with intellectual competencies and practical skills in the acquisition, interpretation, understanding and application of transport economic, management and regulatory principles. The learner should develop writing and creative thinking skills in the transport field.
The learner should be able to take important decisions in the context of a transport organisation, or transport function, and to assess public sector policy decisions impacting transport as a sector. The learner should also be able to reflect on his/her decisions and applications and to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of transport management and regulation.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners accessing this qualification should demonstrate their ability to read study material with understanding and interpret relevant literature on a graduate level. Learners must be able to communicate effectively using academic Afrikaans/English in written and oral form. Learners must be able to study independently and to manage their own studies, applying effective time planning.

Learner access will be provided to the learner who is in possession of a baccalaureate degree on NQF level 6. Applications for admission to post-graduate studies are finalised by the Chairperson. Rejected applications must be submitted to the Faculty.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of prior learning in the case 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 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.

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EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The learners should be able to:

1. Assess and apply transport economic, management, and regulatory concepts and principles; identifying and analysing important issues and problems relating to transport strategies and policies, and proposing alternative courses of action and solutions;

2. Work in a team with a variety of role players, including political role players, professional and administrative members of the transport sector, as well as people on the grassroots level thereof;

3. Act responsibly with respect to activities undertaken in the course of the application of transport management concepts and principles;

4. Plan, undertake, and present research in the transport field, including gathering, analysing and integrating related information;

5. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with role players in the transport sector, applying principles of communication and reflecting on the communication skills applied;

6. Utilise basic management technology appropriate to the transport management environment;

7. Reflect on the importance and role of the transport sector, and the management and regulation thereof, on a macro- and a micro- level;

8. Identify different learning strategies to acquire and improve the various skills and capabilities required of a transport manager and/or regulator;

9. Make a contribution to the level of professionalism and expertise in, and effectiveness and efficiency of, the transport sector; thus positively impacting on the economy;

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

11. Seek employment and entry into the transport sector, and identify areas in which he/she may establish for himself/herself a specialised career in the transport sector;

12. Organise and co-ordinate, effectively and responsibly, resources and opportunities, especially own activities; taking into consideration the financial implications thereof.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. The learner must demonstrate an ability to identify, analyse and solve important issues and problems demonstrating critical and creative thinking about transport economic, management and regulatory concepts and principles. The learner must evaluate and, where relevant, correctly apply theoretical concepts and approaches to transport sector problems, strategies and policies; thus proposing and implementing alternative courses of action and solutions. The learner must be able to reflect on the applications and proposals made.

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

3. The learner must display an ability to act responsibly in interactions with role players in transport field. The learner must also display an ability to act responsibly in his/her application of transport economic, management and regulatory concepts and principles.

4. The learner must demonstrate the ability to plan and execute research in the field of transport, including the correct gathering, analysing and integrating of information on transport economic, management and policy issues, by utilising relevant theoretical research principles and reflecting on the research undertaken. The learner must also be able to show that he/she can satisfactorily present the research executed.

5. The learner must effectively communicate, in oral and written manner, including the usage of visual/graphic aids, with role players in the transport sector by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflecting on the application made.

6. The learner must demonstrate an ability to operate necessary management technology, in particular specified computer hardware and software including Internet and databases. The learner must use a computer as well as transport-related databases.

7. The learner must explain the importance and role of the transport sector, and the management and regulation thereof. The learner must also discern between the importance and roles of transport 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 transport manager and/or regulator. The learner must identify different learning strategies or options to acquire and improve these skills and capabilities.

9. The learner must explain the link between the number of transport professionals and level of professionalism in the transport sector, and the effectiveness and efficiency of the transport sector, and therefore of the economy. The learner must identify various roles which a more effective and efficient transport sector will have in the economy and the impacts which this will in turn have.

10. The learner must demonstrate a positive approach towards various different economic and cultural differences within these communities, by identifying the particular transport 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 transport sector. The learner must show an ability to apply transport economic, management and regulatory concepts and principles to make proposals that will improve the circumstances of these communities.

11. The learner must demonstrate acceptable employment seeking skills for entry into the transport sector by applying theoretical principles of employment-seeking and career-pathing and reflecting on the application thereof.

12. The learner must display an ability to effectively and responsibly organise and coordinate resources and opportunities, in a prospective transport sector job, by applying relevant theoretical aspects and reflecting on the application made, particularly with respect to his/her own activities. Finally, the learner must demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the financial implications of all organising and coordinating activities undertaken.

Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:

Learners are assessed continually by means of class assignments, essays, presentations, informal class tests and formal modular tests, in written or oral mode. The learner may also be required to do practical work (independent and in a group during study visits) which is evaluated by assessors. In addition, the learner must also assess himself/herself as well as the work of classmates, 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 a 3 hour examination per module undertaken for the qualification, towards the end of that module.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

1. Access to qualifications on a lower level:
The learner will be able to have access to certificates on NQF level 5 or 6, diplomas on level 5 or 6, or a degree on NQF level 6, in the fields of Transport Management, Economics or Logistics Management.

2. Access to qualifications on the same level:
The learner who wishes to exit the RAU Post-graduate Diploma in Transport Management on NQF level 7 in mid-stream, i.e. change to another similar degree at RAU or another higher education institution, may retain credits for modules that have been passed. Learners successfully completing the Post-graduate Diploma in Transport Management on NQF level 7 may continue with another qualification, related to the learner's previous tertiary qualifications, at any higher education institution.
Alternatively, a learner who has registered for the same or another related degree at another recognised higher education institution, or a related degree at RAU can enter this qualification in mid-stream, provided that the curriculum (combination of modules that have been passed) is approved by RAU. The learner may retain credits for the modules that have been passed. However, the learner may not retain all, or may even retain none of, the credits obtained at the other institution.

3. Access to qualifications on a higher level:
The learner who has successfully completed the Post-graduate Diploma in Transport Management qualification on NQF level 7 will have the opportunity for further study, at RAU or another higher education institution through a masters study (M Phil or M Tech) in transport economics or transport management on NQF level 8.

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. Once the internal examiners have assessed the examinations of the learner, the external examiners will undertake a similar exercise.
For every module of this qualification there will be at least one external examiner or second examiner who will be from within the institution or a related organisation, 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 this institution, upon recommendation of the Department of Transport Economics, and based on the following criteria:

Assessors for the learner undertaking this qualification should be suitably qualified in the area of transport economics and transport management and should be in possession of a relevant Honours degree on NQF level 7.

Assessors for the learner undertaking this qualification should have job and/or learning experience in the areas of transport economics, management and/or regulation.

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

When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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