Diploma in Logistics

Purpose

The qualification focuses on the development, evaluation and implementation of supply chain principles. Learners should develop intellectual competencies and practical skills in the range of decisions implicit in planning and implementing challenges in the supply chain environment. Upon successful completion of this qualification, the learner shall possess fundamental knowledge on how logistics can contribute to value creation in the supply chain environment.

Rationale

To equip learners with the knowledge of supply chain management as well as to be actively involved in all the areas of supply chain management.

Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL)

Not applicable for entry into National Diploma: Logistics Management.

Entry Requirements

• National Senior Certificate, National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 4 (with Mathematical subjects at the required level).

This qualification comprises of compulsory and elective modules at National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 5 and 6 totalling at 424 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 5, 248 Credits

• Administrative Communication 1A, 16 Credits.
• Business Management 1B, 16 Credits.
• Applied Accountancy Skills 1A, 16 Credits.
• Business and Administrative Communication 1B, 16 Credits.
• Administrative Communication 1B, 16 Credits.
• Applied Accountancy Skills 1B 16 Credits.
• End-User Computing A (BEU1A00) - 16 Credits.
• Business Management 1A - 16 Credits.
• End-User Computing B (BEU11B1) - 16 Credits.
• Logistics 2A - 12 Credits.
• Costing and Estimating - 16 Credits.
• Business Law 1B - 12 Credits.
• Business Law 1A - 12 Credits.
• Purchasing 2A, 12 Credits.
• Costing and Estimating, 16 Credits.
• Logistics 2B, 12 Credits.
• Purchasing 2B, 12 Credits.

Elective Modules, Level 5, 32 Credits (Choose Two)

• Marketing 1B, 16 Credits.
• Marketing 1A, 16 Credits.
• Employment Relations 1A, 16 Credits.
• Employment Relations 1B, 16 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 6, 144Credits

• Business Management 2A, 16 Credits.
• Business Management 2B, 16 Credits.
• Purchasing 3A, 14 Credits.
• Business Management, 3A, 16 Credits.
• Logistics 3A, 14 Credits.
• Production Planning and Control 1A, 12 Credits.
• Purchasing 3A, 14 Credits.
• Business Management 3B, 16 Credits.
• Logistics 3B, 14 Credits.
• Production Planning and Control 1B, 12 Credits.

1. Explain and apply logistics management concepts and principles.
2. Explain the importance and role of the logistics industry, and the regulation thereof on a macro- and micro-level.
3. Use important ethical implications in decision-making within the logistics management context.
4. Undertake investigations in the logistics field, including gathering, integrating, interpreting and presenting relevant information.
5. Distinguish between the relationship and impact thereof of different fields within logistics management and transportation management.
6. Identify and manage logistics management information and select information appropriate to the task.
7. Utilise the management techniques appropriate to the Logistics Management environment.
8. Organise and coordinate relevant resource in the logistics management field.

The following Associated Assessment Criteria will be used in an integrated manner across the Exit Level Outcomes

• Demonstrate an ability to identify and solve problems.
• Demonstrate critical and creative thinking about advanced Logistics Management concepts and principles.
• Correctly apply and reflect on the applications made in terms of concepts to logistics functions.
• Sufficiently explain the importance and role of logistics.
• Explain the importance and role of logistics in the management at international, regional and national levels.
• Identify and describe the ethical implications of decisions taken within the logistics management industry correctly.
• Plan and execute investigations in the field of logistics as well as explain and apply the correct gathering, integrating, interpreting and presenting information on Logistics Management.
• Distinguish between the relationships and impact of different areas within logistics and transportation management.
• Correctly identify and apply relevant logistics management information to adequately manage tasks.
• Use the necessary management technology, in particular, specified computer hardware and software, including internet and databases.
• Use computer competently.
• Organise and coordinate relevant resources in the logistics management field.

Integrated Assessment

The qualification is coherently aligned in that all teaching, learning and assessment activities are linked to module and qualification outcomes. Assessment methods are varied and include a summative and formative assessment to enhance applied competence from learners and facilitate authentic assessment and learning. Assessment will not only be used to determine whether outcomes were achieved but also to generate data for grading and provide feedback in order to improve the curriculum. For all the assessment purposes to be achieved, assignments, case studies and the test will be used.