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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Transportation Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
93857  Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Transportation Management 
ORIGINATOR
Central University of Technology, Free State 
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  132  Not Applicable  NQF Level 07  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

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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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of the qualification is to provide professional and management education for logistics and transport professionals in government and the private sector. It will make available a route to postgraduate professionalisation for practitioners in related fields, and support efforts in industry to bridge the gap between different participants and stakeholders in the management of transportation and logistics.

The main objectives of the Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Transportation Management are to:
  • Provide an academic training opportunity that supports efforts in industry management, that will bridge the gap between different participants and stakeholders in the management of transportation. This gap is experienced when planning and implementation happens.
  • Provide an opportunity for somebody with extensive appropriate experience in the management of transportation but with inappropriate qualifications, to obtain an appropriate qualification.
  • Position a suitably academically qualified learner with an appropriate mix of relevant subjects in order to obtain employment or add value to current employment as a either a contributor or a manager to the management of transportation.
  • Provide an opportunity for career change to learners from other disciplines as well as current incumbents working professionally in another field.

    Rationale:
    The transportation environment in South Africa currently experiences several challenges, (i.e. unprecedented growth in vehicle numbers and the stressed ability to supply and maintain transportation infrastructure). This qualification is at improving the co-ordination between all providers and stake holding partners in the transportation industry. This will prepare the learners better for the complicated and societal and otherwise contextualised nature of their "chosen" work environment (engineers/budgeting officials/management officials/the public perceptions of transportation users/politicians/transportation providers or users etc.).

    During the research for this qualification, the reference group stressed a need for further training of management-level professionals with sector-specific knowledge of transport and logistics e.g. for planning and monitoring in government integrated across transport modes, state-funded and private-sector logistics firms, etc. This need will be heightened by massive new government programmes on transport infrastructure. In Free State, Northern Cape and North West Statistics South Africa indicates 6800 employees in the transport sector of which the Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA) assumes 15% are managers. Calculations suggested a need for more graduates annually. These figures of employees in these categories of occupation who can benefit from this qualification substantiate the need identified for this qualification. The reference group, a survey of users, and the expert consultant identified an adequate demand for and urged the value of positioning the qualification at an Advanced Diploma level with appropriate curriculum for recognising alternative paths into transport and logistics.

    Given the current status, success rate and capacity of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology and its School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, where this qualification will be housed, together with the Faculty of Management Sciences that will be servicing four of the nine modules, the successful implementation of just such a learning programme can be achieved. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
    Selection of such learners will be conducted on an individual basis in accordance with the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy of the CUT. A functional system for RPL is in place at the CUT.

    RPL applications for the Institution are received by the Centre for Assessments and Graduations. The candidates are required to complete a RPL application document. Accompanying the RPL application must be certified copies of all previous qualifications and a comprehensive portfolio of evidence, reflecting on extensive work learning. Once the institution's RPL coordinator has deemed the RPL application as being complete, the portfolio will be sent to the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology for assessment. The faculty's RPL committee assesses the candidate's portfolio thoroughly against the relevant learning outcomes and decide on admission to the programme.

    Entry Requirements:
  • A National Diploma in either Civil Engineering (or Engineering Technology in Civil) or Management (both at NQF Level 6).
    Or
    A Diploma in either Civil Engineering (or Engineering Technology in Civil) or Management (both at NQF Level 6).
    Or
  • Relevant sufficient experience in the logistics and transportation sector plus any qualification at NQF Level 6. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    The qualification consists of seven compulsory modules with two electives at NQF Level 7 totalling 132 Credits:
  • Introduction to Research and Research Project, 12 Credits.
  • Project Management, 12 Credits.
  • Business Logistics and Management, 24 Credits.
  • Transportation Economics, 12 Credits.
  • Inventory Management, 12 Credits.
  • Transportation Planning, 18 Credits.
  • Freight Planning and Management, 18 Credits.

    Electives (Select two):
  • Infrastructure planning, 12 Credits.
  • Traffic Planning and Management, 12 Credits.
  • Transportation and Highway Engineering, 12 Credits.
  • Urban and Regional Planning, 12 Credits.
  • Rail Transportation, 12 Credits.
  • Local transportation, 12 Credits.
  • Quantitative Techniques and Optimisation, 12 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Apply acquired knowledge on transportation economics, engineering, infrastructure developments; transportation logistics and management principles that include global trends and strategies.
    2. Apply principles and models of management to various activities related to Logistics and Transportation and manage various functions related to Logistics and Transportation management in general.
    3. Identify, analyse and critically reflect on logistics and transportation projects and prepare project proposals for transportation matters.
    4. Interpret and apply the relevant legislative framework correctly and make independent, sustainable decisions or judgments based on the relevant technical, economic, social and environmental conditions and resources.
    5. Work independently and efficiently as a team member and also as a team leader.
    6. The ability to generate, compile and manage reliable data on transportation for research and/or project formulation purposes and effectively communicate both orally and in the written form. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Principles of transportation economics; engineering, infrastructural developments and management in a logistics and transportation environment are identified.
  • Principles of transportation economics; engineering, infrastructural developments and management of new and critical situations in a transportation environment are applied.
  • Knowledge of management models and techniques and apply these appropriately is demonstrated.
  • Current global trends and strategies of managing transportation and its logistics are explained.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • The inventory of a local road/rail transportation system is managed.
  • Regional and public local road/rail transportation systems are managed.
  • National road/rail transportation system is managed.
  • Freight planning is conducted and managed.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Logistics and transportation projects are identified.
  • Logistics and transportation projects are analysed.
  • Logistics and transportation projects critically reflected on.
  • Transportation business proposal is prepared.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Relevant policies, guidelines and procedures governing logistics and transportation management at all levels of government are identified and correctly interpreted.
  • Decisions based on the analysis of economic, social and environmental conditions and resources are made.
  • Practices and solutions that strive towards sustainability are provided.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
  • Contribute individually to a transportation team project.
  • Lead a team to the successful completion of a transportation project.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
  • Reliable data on transportation is generated.
  • Reliable data on transportation is compiled.
  • Reliable data on transportation is managed.
  • Reports, content or data and convert into reports including graphic representations are interpreted and evaluated.
  • Written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills with stakeholders in the logistics and transportation sector are demonstrated.
  • Entrepreneurial skills in the transportation sector are developed and viable entrepreneurial ideas are generated.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Assessment will be regulated by the institutional assessment policy, the Student Assessment Manual. A variety of assessment strategies will be used in the programme that consists of formative and summative assessment. Through these two types of assessment practical, foundational and reflexive competence will be assessed. Formative assessment includes Class test, Main Test, Assignment and a Project. Summative assessment is Examination. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This Advanced Diploma is offered at very few universities worldwide and under different titles; study levels and qualification types. The following countries offer similar qualifications which this qualification is compared to.

    Britain:
    The Cambridge College in Jersey offers a certificate and diploma program in Logistics, Supply Chain and Transport Management. The Independent Distance Learning College and Training in the United Kingdom offers an Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Transport - distance learning qualification. The qualification is an advanced level qualification that is designed to give existing managers in the logistics and transport industry the strategic management and leadership skills necessary to advance their careers.

    Singapore:
    The Land, Transport Authority (LTA) Academy offers various short courses in aspects of transportation management and a Master of Science in Urban Transportation Management.

    Sydney, Australia:
    The University of Sidney's Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies offers four related programmes, namely a graduate certificate in transport management; a graduate diploma in transport management; a master of transport management and a combined master of logistics management and master of transport management.

    Africa:
    A Professional Diploma was identified from the Centre For Emergency Preparedness Training in is Nairobi Kenya. The qualification is aimed at candidates holding middle management positions in specialist functional areas such as Supply-Chain Management, Transport Operations, Transport Planning, Warehousing, Procurement, Production Planning and Inventory Management.

    This qualification comprises of five compulsory:
  • Logistics and Transport - Strategic Context.
  • Leadership and Strategic Management in Logistics and Transport.
  • Strategic Network Planning in Logistics and Transport.
  • Delivering Strategic Performance in Logistics and Transport.
  • Research Methods and the Professional Project in Logistics and Transport.

    Conclusion:
    The above qualification are compared to the Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Transportation Management for they have the same focus which is to develop learners with strategic management skills required for professional and business development for individuals in the logistics and transport sectors. It has been established that most of these qualifications aims to equip existing and potential supervisors and managers with a complete set of management skills within logistics and transport. The duration and the modules of the qualifications is another factor that makes this qualification to compare favourably with the international ones. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    The qualification would follow a career progression path immediately from Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) to Postgraduate Diploma (NQF Level 8).

    Horizontal Articulation possibilities at NQF Level 7 include:
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Transport Economics.

    Vertical Articulation possibilities include:
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Transport Economics.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Transport Studies.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Transport Management. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2015. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


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    1. Central University of Technology, Free State 


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