Participant Profile
Participants are typically Operations Managers, Supply Chain Managers or individuals who have been working in the operations/production/logistics
field for at least three years and would like to obtain a certificate specific to their field of operation.
The programme is also ideal for the person who
has successfully completed a tertiary qualification in a different field of study, but whose career path has developed within Operations, Logistics and/or
Supply Chain Management.
Programme Structure
The Certificate in Logistics Management Programme (CLMP) is a programme at NQF level 5 and consists of 7 modules which are presented by way of
lectures, group discussions, case studies and role plays.
The lecturing contact time is 36 hours per module.
Two modules are conducted concurrently
over 12 weeks of part-time study and are completed before the commencement of the next two modules.
The programme methodology is practical,
involving a problem solving approach to knowledge transfer. Delivery may also take the form of block release.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme, the learner will be able to:
Interpret financial statements and control costs
Competently contribute to the generation, communication and implementation of a logistics plan governing the economic and efficient movement and handling of freight to satisfy legislation, customer and industry requirements
Demonstrate applied competence in managing and proper care of freight through the control of handling, movement, securing and safeguarding techniques
Demonstrate competence in designing and implementing an appropriate quality management system and ensuring that freight operations are conducted in accordance with principles, processes and procedures used in a quality assurance system
Manage the efficient storage of freight and freight location systems
Evaluation of Participants Assessment is both formative and summative and includes:
Weekly individual and group exercises and tasks
Group and individual assignments
Open and closed book case study integrative assessments
To complete the programme successfully, and be awarded a certificate, learners must be found competent in all aspects of the
summative assessment according to requirements listed in the relevant student handbook.
Entrance Criteria
The minimum entry requirements for admission to the CLMP are:
Twenty three years of age and
Three years business experience and
Senior certificate or NQF 4 equivalent or
Alternative admission can be achieved via a RPL process or mature age exemption.
A placement assessment will apply
Short Courses
Any module from this programme can be offered as a stand-alone academic credit bearing short course.
Candidates are required to meet the pre-determined entrance requirements as set for this programme.
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